20th Annual West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science (WMRUGS) Research Conference

Saturday, November 7, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Off Campus
Faculty, Staff, Students

Join the 20th Annual West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science (WMRUGS) Research Conference on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Van Andel Institute (VAI). This dynamic event unites students and faculty for a day of discovery and networking. Students will present their research through poster sessions, connecting with peers, faculty, and research scientists while expanding their professional networks. Attendees can look forward to engaging scientific talks on a range of topics, including biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and physics. Additionally, graduate, professional, and medical school recruiters will be present to discuss educational opportunities, and internship and employment recruiters will be available to explore career prospects. Recruiters will be available from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Registration begins August 24, 2026

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Location Information

The 20th Annual West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science (WMRUGS) Research Conference will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Van Andel Institute (VAI), Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Contact Information

For more information about this event, explore the WMRUGS Website: http://vai.org/wmrugs2026 or email [email protected].

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This event was added to the calendar by Brenda Tooley (tooleyb@gvsu.edu) on Sunday, August 23, 2026 and was last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 10:12 a.m.

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