The fall Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. A virtual fair will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. on Zoom, followed by an in-person event in the Student Life Center Commodore Ballroom from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The fair will feature poster presentations of student research projects that are representative of a variety of fields and disciplines. Samar Ali, research professor of political science and of law and co-chair of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy, will give introductory remarks at 3 p.m. during the virtual fair. Breakout sessions are scheduled during the live event to provide attendees with information about undergraduate research opportunities across campus and beyond.
Students, faculty, staff and others who are interested in attending should register on the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair webpage to receive important event information and links to the virtual portion of the fair.
All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the research fair. This event coincides with Family Weekend; all are welcome to attend. The event is free and open to the public.
The Undergraduate Research Fair is sponsored by the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Summer Research Program, the Littlejohn Family, the Goldberg Family, the Office of the Provost and the Office of Immersion Resources.
Any questions about the Undergraduate Research Fair should be directed to the Office of Immersion Resources (immersion@vanderbilt.edu).