Baylor Undergraduates to Exhibit Research at Annual Scholars Week Event

Contact: Whitney Richter, Director of Marketing and Communications, Office of the Vice Provost for Research, 254-710-7539

WACO, Texas (March 27, 2019) – Research and creative works from hundreds of Baylor students will be on display next week at the annual URSA Scholars Week, a celebration of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement (URSA).

During the week of April 1-5, over 400 students representing 26 different academic disciplines will present the results of independent research and scholarly projects completed in the past year under the guidance of faculty mentors.

Student researchers will give platform presentations in the Bill Daniel Student Center on Monday and Tuesday, April 1 and 2, with presentations running from 1:30-3:00 p.m. and 3:30-5:00 p.m. both days. Poster sessions at the Baylor Sciences Building will take place Monday through Wednesday with posters on display throughout each day and with students on hand to discuss their projects at selected times.

Scholars Week participants whose presentations are judged most outstanding by a panel of faculty and staff will be recognized at an awards reception on Friday, April 5.

Click here to download a detailed schedule that includes room/poster locations and presentation topics. More information is also available on the Scholars Week website.

URSA Scholars Week is sponsored by the Baylor Office of Vice Provost for Research and all events are free and open to the public.