Events
West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science Research Conference
Date and Time
Saturday, November 8, 2025 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location
Venue:
Van Andel Institute
333 Bostwick Ave. NE
Grand Rapids
Description
Click here for more information: https://www.vai.org/event/west-michigan-regional-undergraduate-science-research-conference-25/
The annual West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science (WMRUGS) Research Conference provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to present their own research to a large and supportive group of professional scientists. Attendees will also hear stimulating talks on current topics in biology, chemistry, computer sciences, environmental sciences, math, neuroscience, physics, psychology and more. The research conference includes a keynote speaker, research posters presented by undergraduate students, Graduate school recruiters/representatives will be on hand to discuss opportunities with their institutions and internship/employment recruiters will be available to discuss opportunities with their organizations.
SPEAKER, POSTER PRESENTERS AND ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Registration begins Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. New for 2025: All
registered conference attendees will be required to sign in upon
arrival using VAI’s Security Services system. Please bring a printed
copy of your registration form, including the QR code, to the conference.
- All speakers, presenters and attendees must register for the
conference | No walk in registrations will be accepted
- Speaker and Presenter Deadline: Noon/12:00 pm EST on Monday,
Oct. 20, 2025
- Speakers and Presenters Include:
- Student speakers nominated by the WMRUGS Research Conference Committee giving scientific talks
- Student poster presenters including principal presenter (submitting abstract) and co-principal presenter
- Speakers and Presenters Include:
- Attendee Deadline: Noon/12:00 pm EST on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025
- Attendees Include:
- Student attendees not presenting or speaking
- Faculty/Administrative attendees
- Research mentors
- Family/Friends of student poster presenters or student speakers
- Attendees Include:
- Speaker and Presenter Deadline: Noon/12:00 pm EST on Monday,
Oct. 20, 2025
- Recruiter Registration
- Recruiter Deadline: Noon/12:00 pm EST on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025