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Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference

Named for longtime supporter and donor, Dr. Dennis Dean, University Distinguished Professor and Fralin Hall Principle Scientist, the annual Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship conference is a day-long event held at the end of each Spring semester that showcases the wide variety of research and creative scholarship taking place across Virginia Tech. Presenting results of a research or creative project is an important part of a student’s overall journey because it provides an opportunity to learn to effectively communicate to a broad audience, defend work, exchange ideas, and even inspire future research. At this event, students present their work as posters and may apply to be considered for several conference awards.

April 24, 2026
Tentatively 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Graduate Life Center (GLC) Multipurpose Room

Student Application Deadline: April 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Faculty Endorsement Deadline: April 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Award Posters Due (digital copy only): April 20, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Note: If you are not being considered for an award then you do not need to submit your poster early. All students must print and bring their poster to the conference, following the posted presentation guidelines.

Poster Printing for Conference: If you are interested in having your poster printed by the Office of Undergraduate Research for the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference, please submit your final poster by the end of the day, April 15, at 5:00 p.m. 

2025 Abstract Book (PDF)
Past Conference Awards
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  • Name
  • Email
  • Major
  • College of major
  • Graduation semester
  • Do you self-identify with all underrepresented groups? (Ethnic minority, first generation, transfer, low income)
  • List all co-presenters with all information from above
  • Faculty mentor(s) information
  • Project title
  • Abstract (~250 word max)
  • Which of the following best describes the type of research conducted by you and your group mates? Select all that apply. (For academic credit - undergraduate research credit hours, for pay/hourly wage, as part of a stipend/fellowship, as a volunteer, as part of a course)
  • Indicate if your research or creative scholarship falls into any of the following areas (check up to 2). (adaptive brain and behavior, critical technologies, policy development - implementation - and analysis, social sciences, biomedical sciences, creative arts, natural resources and environmental research, service learning)
  • Will you complete the UREP program and wish to be considered for the Undergraduate Research Excellence Award?
  • High school students will be considered for a special award funding by ICTAS, which recognizes excellent high school projects, are you a high school student?
  • Indicate the time you and your group will be available to present. (8-8:50 a.m., 9:05-9:55 a.m., 10:10-11 a.m., 11:15-12:05 p.m., 12:20-1:10 p.m., 1:25-2:15 p.m., 2:30-3:20 p.m., 3:35-4:25 p.m.)
  • Will you present as part of a course or group that will be scheduled together (in a specific session)? Indicate the class/group you are part of.