Undergraduate Research
One USF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 2026
The 2026 OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium takes place on the USF St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday, July 22 in the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, and the Tampa campus on Thursday, July 23 in the Judy Genshaft Honors College Atrium. The symposium is open to all USF undergraduates, USF alums who are within 1-year post-baccalaureate, and all Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science, and Interdisciplinary Research Experiences for Undergraduates (IRES) who participate in a USF-sponsored program. The symposium is free, and members of the public are encouraged to attend, view posters, and support our scholars.
Deadlines and schedule
- Applications open: Monday, May 11
- Applications close: Monday, July 13
- Notification letters sent: Tuesday, July 14
- Registration opens (Wednesday, July 1) and closes (Thursday, July 16)
The symposium is free and we encourage the public to attend to view posters and support our researchers.
Symposium Schedule – USF St. Petersburg - Nelson Poynter Memorial Library
- Check in: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Opening remarks and refreshment: 2:00 p.m.
- Keynote speaker: 2:30 p.m.
- Poster session: 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Symposium Conclusion: 5:30 p.m.
Symposium Schedule – USF Tampa - Judy Genshaft Honors College Atrium
- Check in and refreshments: 11:00 a.m.
- Opening remarks: 12:45 p.m.
- Keynote speaker: 1:00 p.m.
- Poster session: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
- Closing remarks: 3:00 p.m.
Bus Transportation Between Campuses
Charter bus transportation will be provided between the USF Tampa and USF St. Petersburg campuses for the 2026 OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposia. Please arrive early to allow enough time for boarding. Buses will depart promptly at the scheduled departure times.
Wednesday, July 22 — USF St. Petersburg Symposium
Trip to USF St. Petersburg
Departure time: 10:00 a.m.
Pickup location: USF Tampa, Lot 16
Drop-off location: University Student Center, USF St. Petersburg
Address: 200 6th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Return trip to USF Tampa
Departure time: 6:00 p.m.
Pickup location: University Student Center, USF St. Petersburg
Approximate arrival time: 6:55 p.m.
Drop-off location: USF Tampa, Lot 16
Day-of transportation contact: Ridita Kahn at riditarahman@usf.edu
Thursday, July 23 — USF Tampa Symposium
Trip to USF Tampa
Departure time: 10:00 a.m.
Pickup location: University Student Center, USF St. Petersburg
Address: 200 6th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Drop-off location: Judy Genshaft Honors College, USF Tampa
Return trip to USF St. Petersburg
Departure time: 3:30 p.m.
Pickup location: Judy Genshaft Honors College, USF Tampa
Approximate arrival time: 4:20 p.m.
Drop-off location: University Student Center, USF St. Petersburg
Day-of transportation contact: John Johnson at jtj2@usf.edu
For questions before the symposia, please contact rsch-seri@usf.edu. For transportation questions on the day of an event, contact the appropriate person listed above and copy rsch-seri@usf.edu.
FAQ
Q: How will I know if my application was received?
A: Upon successful submission, you will receive an automated email indicating your
submission has been received.
Q: Do I need a faculty mentor to present my research?
A: Yes. All presenters must have a USF affiliated faculty mentor.
Q: Do I need to notify my mentor of my submission?
A: YES! Before you submit an application, you should notify your research mentor that
you are applying to present. (REU, RET, and IRES faculty will be aware but other mentors
should be notified.) Your faculty mentor will also receive an auto-generated email
of your submission.
Q: What is the maximum number of authors that can work on a single project?
A: Although there is no limit on the size of your research group, we will only include
the first six authors in the program.
Q: What should I wear to the event?
A: Comfortable business-casual or smart-casual attire is recommended for the event.
Q: Is the event open to the public?
A: Yes. All are welcome to view the projects and support our researchers. RSVP here.
Please use the resources below to get started and reach out to rsch-seri@usf.edu for questions or additional assistance. Research is for everyone!
Symposium Resources
Online Modules
Would you like to learn more about presenting your undergraduate research but prefer
online modules? If so, enroll in the Canvas modules presented by USF Libraries:
Additional Workshops for Researchers
Would you like further research trainings from analytical methods and platforms such as SPSS, NVivo, to finding large data sets to analyze, to citation management systems, to how to use the more visual communication platforms of Photoshop and Tableau? If so, the library has created many amazing Workshops for Researchers to support you.
Poster Printing
- Posters must be formatted at 48" W x 36" H. Poster templates are provided for convenience and may be customized; however, the final poster size must remain 48" x 36". You may create your own design, provided it follows USF branding guidelines for colors and logos.
- You can print your poster at any time prior to the symposium. It is highly recommended
to print your poster as early as possible, or at least 48 hours in advance!
- Posters can be printed in the , , or through one of the .
- Students may print posters in the Tampa library for $22.46 (Satin) or $15.90 (Plain).
- ProCopy also provides poster printing services and provides a discount to USF students.
- Presenters are responsible for finding their poster spot, securing their poster(s) to the provided poster board, and removing their poster(s) at the end of the conference.
- Posters can be printed in the , , or through one of the .
Poster Templates
View 2025 Symposium Program & Abstracts