Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day

"URCAD is one of the best academic events of the UMBC year because it reflects the strength of our academic program, including the strong relationships between faculty and students, the rigor of research here, and the broad enthusiasm for, and talent in, the creative arts on our campus."                                              - Freeman Hrabowski, President

 

Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day features research, scholarship, and creative work carried out by UMBC undergraduates. Student work is shared in many ways: oral presentations, poster sessions,artistic exhibits and performances, and film.

This campus celebration of achievement affirms UMBC's commitment to the twin goals of research and a distinctive undergraduate experience. This year’s event will be the fourteenth URCAD and will take place on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in locations throughout the campus.

All current undergraduates who have conducted research, scholarship or creative work in the last year may apply to present their results at URCAD. Mentors, fellow students, friends, family members, high school teachers and students, graduate school recruiters, and the general public are invited to attend.

Key Dates

Monday, February 1, 2010 – First day applications will be accepted.

Friday, February 26, 2010 – Deadline for completed online application

(inclusive of faculty mentor's recommendation).

Friday, March 12, 2010 – Selection and notification of participants.

Monday, March 22, 2010– Schedule of oral presentations, poster sessions, artistic exhibits, and artistic performances for April 23 will be posted to web.

April 1-14, 2010 – Faculty-directed workshops provide guidance in the professional delivery of oral presentations and poster sessions. Workshops are typically scheduled during the free hour.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 – The Fourteenth Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day.

URCAD 2009 Program .pdf | .doc URCAD 2009 Full Searchable               Schedule .pdf URCAD 2009 Presentations by department .pdf | .doc Video from oral presentations

 

Contact Janet McGlynn: 410-455-5754