Welcome to the 2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase.
The 2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase (URS) is being held IN-PERSON in the Student Union Building, Boise State University on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. We look forward to seeing the diverse research and creative activity Boise State students are involved in.
Poster Listings are now ready to see!
Look up poster presenters, research titles and abstracts in the URS 2025 Posters List
Look up poster presenters and all the poster numbers they are associated with in the Poster Index by Name List
Continue reading for schedule, RSVP and additional program details.
Program Details
Schedule*
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time
(in Mountain Time)
Session
Location
8 a.m.
Arrive and check-in
Jordan Ballroom Lobby
9 a.m.
Welcome, Mentor Awards, EURECA Cording
Jordan Ballroom
9:45 a.m.
Poster Session A
Jordan & Simplot Ballrooms
10:45 a.m.
Poster Session B
Jordan & Simplot Ballrooms
12:00 p.m.
Lightning Presentation Luncheon
Jordan Ballroom
1:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Jordan Ballroom
*Subject to change
Submit an Abstract
Presenting a poster at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase is an opportunity to share your work with the Boise State community, get feedback on your research, network with fellow researchers and build communication skills. Deadline for abstract submission: Monday, March 31, 2025
URS 2025 is free and open to the public. Bring along friends and family for a celebration of undergraduate research at Boise State. RSVPs for URS are now being done ONLY at the venue.
When you arrive at the Showcase, simply CHECK-IN using the QR code or link displayed at the venue.
Questions? Email us at studentresearch@boisestate.edu
Apply for the EURECA Graduation Cord
EURECA (Excellence in Undergraduate REsearch and Creative Activity) is a graduation cord that seeks to recognize Boise State students who have demonstrated commitment to development as a researcher or in creative work while pursuing their undergraduate degree.
Deadline to apply for Spring 2025 graduates: Monday, March 31
Workshop on Creating Impactful Research Posters: Tuesday, March 25, 3 – 4 p.m.
Learn how to present your research effectively, from choosing the right information to layout and flow. Leave with a list of tips, tools, and resources to help you take your poster to the next level. RSVP for this IN-PERSON workshop.
Workshop on Communicating your Research Tuesday, April 8, 3 – 4 p.m.
Effectively sharing your research is just as important as conducting it! Join us for this interactive workshop designed to help students develop strong communication skills to present their research to various audiences.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
Simplify complex ideas without losing their impact.
Tailor your message to different audiences.
Use engaging techniques to share your research effectively.
Whether you’re preparing for a conference, writing about your findings, or simply want to improve how you communicate your work, this session is for you. All students are welcome come and enhance your research communication skills! RSVP for this IN-PERSON workshop.
Recognize a Research Faculty Mentor
The OUR Mentor of the Year Award recognizes incredible research mentors across campus who have made a positive impact on a student’s undergraduate research experience at Boise State. Mentors can be nominated by students only and will be selected by a committee from across colleges. Selected mentors will be awarded during URS 2025. Deadline to nominate: Friday, March 28, 2025.
Lightning Presentations at URS 2025 are 3-minute, 1-slide presentations of a student’s research or creative activity. Nominations can be made by FACULTY only, with one nomination per faculty. Note important dates below:
Faculty nominations open: Monday, January 13
Deadline for faculty nominations: Friday, February 7
Invitation emails to selected students: Wednesday, February 26
Lightning Talk nominations are now CLOSED. Learn more about some of the students who will be presenting Lightning Talks.
