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SURIS is held in December in the breezeway between the academic buildings. This event showcases and celebrates the research of undergraduate seniors from all
disciplines.
Research @ Eagle X is held in April, and is an annual showcase of outstanding research,
service-learning, internships, and leadership projects completed by students throughout
the academic year. This event showcases the broad impact of FGCU across a diverse
range of research topics and academic disciplines. Go to the Eagle X page for more information.
FURC provides undergraduate student scholars in all disciplines the opportunity to
present their research to students from other 2-year, 4-year, public, and private
schools in the state. In addition to relevant conference presentation experience,
FURC allows students to network with fellow researchers, meet with representatives
from graduate programs across the country, and attend professional development workshops.
Life Sciences of South Florida (LSSF) Undergraduate Research Symposium
LSSF is a judged event that showcases the scientific work of South Florida’s undergraduate
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) students through in-person presentations.
Participants gain valuable experience, presentation skills, and recognition by their
peers, local colleges and universities, faculty, life science industries, and the
South Florida community.
National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
This gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher
learning and from all corners of the academic curriculum. Through this annual conference,
NCUR creates a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate
student achievement; provides models of exemplary research, scholarship, and creative
activity; and helps to improve the state of undergraduate education.
FGCU sends students to NCUR on a competitive basis. If you are interested in being
considered, reach out to SISR directly.
Working with their research mentor, students can apply to present at relevant conferences
in their fields. Click here to apply for support through Student Research Funds - Travel (graduate or undergraduate).
If multiple students from the same program/department are presenting at the conference
as first authors, do not submit an SRF application but contact SISR directly.
The Communication Lab is a campus speech and presentation development center focused
on new techniques and educational practices that assist students become stronger and
effective public speakers and presenters. See the YouTube video about FGCU's Communication Lab.
