University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF)

The annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) provides Michigan State undergraduate students with an opportunity to showcase their scholarship and creative activity. Held each spring in the historic MSU Union, UURAF brings together an intellectual community of highly motivated students to share their work with faculty, peers, and external audiences. UURAF provides a unique educational opportunity for aspiring researchers. MSU undergraduates gain experience in presenting their research, answer questions about their work from audience members and guests, and receive constructive feedback from judges.

To view presentation times, locations, and abstracts view the UURAF Presenters Directory or download and view the full program book, here.

Schedule of Events

Check-in for presenters and judges begins at 8:30 AM on the second floor of the Union and will remain open throughout the day until the last session has started.

Poster Presentation Sessions

• Session I: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 
  
• Session II: 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM 
  
• Session III: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 

Students participating in the poster presentations should arrive and check-in at the registration table on the second floor 15-30 minutes prior to the start of their assigned session.

Oral Presentation Sessions

• Session I: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
  
• Session II: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 
  
• Session III: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM   

Students participating in oral presentations should arrive and check-in at the registration table on the second floor 15-30 minutes prior to the start of their assigned session (i.e. registration for a presentation taking place at 10:15 would be 15-30 minutes prior to the start of Session 1 at 9:00 AM).

Awards Ceremony

The UURAF Awards ceremony (including the Faculty Mentor of the Year Award) begins promptly at 4:00 PM in Room 50 (Ground Level, MSU Union). At the Ceremony, one award is given for each program section offered at UURAF. Please encourage your faculty mentors, colleagues, friends, and family to attend.