Presenting Research & Conference Opportunities

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Presenting at conferences provides students a chance to showcase their research as well as their creative work, building their resume while developing skills that will be essential in their future career. 

 


 

In order to graduate with Honors, each student must present research at least 1 time, either at another institution or at Saint Mary's Student Research Conference & Showcase.

"My most memorable experience in Honors was taking part in the Honors conference in 2023 and being able to see all the amazing work that all my peers were doing. It was also wonderful to share my honors contract that I worked on in genetics."

Honors Gael, 2024 Cohort


 

Student presenting research at a conference outside

Where to Present

Students may present any one of their Honors Contracts in any semester, and the SMC Student Research & Creative Works Conference is a great opportunity to present. 

Other options include national and regional conferences, a departmental thesis forum, or another venue of the student's choosing. Read our newsletters to find scholarships to national and regional conferences!


 

We encourage students to present as many times as possible, in order to network, get new ideas, and polish their presentation skills.

 


SMC Student Research Conference & Showcase

Molly Gilbert presenting research at a conference

Present at the Next Spring Conference

The SMC Student Research Conference & Showcase is an opportunity for students in all academic fields to present their work - whether it be scientific, creative, or both! 

This event is organized by the Honors Program.

Learn more

Other Conference Opportunities

Where: Fullerton, California

Open to: Undergraduates in all disciplines

Website: http://www.csusb.edu/student-research/sccur-southern-california-conference-undergraduate-research

Applications open: October, 2023

Conference held: November 18, 2023

Fee: $85

Where: Long Beach, California

Open to: Undergraduates in all disciplines

Website: http://wrhcouncil.org/conferences/

Applications open: TBA

Conference held: March 28-29, 2024

Fee: TBA

Where: Phoenix, Arizona

Open to: All Undergraduates in STEM fields

Website: http://abrcms.org/

Applications open: April/June/July, 2023

Conference held: November 15-18, 2023

Fee: $275

Where: Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Open to: All Undergraduates in Computer Science and Graphic Design

Website: http://www.isvc.net/

Applications open: May/June

Conference held: October 16-18, 2023

Fee: $650

Where: Spokane, Washington

Open to: Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands
in STEM

Website: http://conference.aises.org/

Applications open: September, 2023

Conference held: October 19-21, 2023

Fee: $350

Where: Long Beach, California

Open to: All Undergraduates in all disciplines

Website: http://www.cur.org/what/events/students/ncur/ncur_2024/

Applications open: September, 2023

Conference held: April 8-10, 2024

Fee: $220-315