Students to Present Research, Creative Skills in Annual UA Conference April 13
April 8, 2009 - Filed under: Events, Research, Students | Tagged: Graduate School
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – About 250 students will showcase their research and creative projects during The University of Alabama’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference April 13.
The conference, which includes both oral and poster presentations by students, is scheduled from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. in UA’s Ferguson Center. Students, mentored by faculty, will vie for cash prizes and other awards in the event. The event is designed to give undergraduates additional practical experience in original research and creative activities.
The conference is a collaborative effort between individual colleges at UA and the Office of Research, the Graduate School and the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Committee.
This is the second year for a University-wide undergraduate research conference, and participation has increased more than 80 percent from last year.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Chris Bryant, Assistant Director of Media Relations, 205/348-8323, cbryant@ur.ua.edu