Illinois Summer Research Symposium

July 21, 2025, at the Illinois Conference Center

The Illinois Summer Research Symposium is the culminating program that features the cutting-edge research, achievement, and creativity by our summer scholars. Nearly 140 scholars will present research that has been developed through the mentorship and training of faculty members from across a variety of disciplines.

Schedule of Events

8:30 – 9:00 Check-in & Continental Breakfast – Heritage Hall 2
9:00 – 9:15 Opening Remarks – Heritage Hall 2
9:30 – 10:30 Session 1: Poster Presentations – various
10:45 – 11:45 Session 2: Research Talks – various
12:00 – 1:15 Lunch for Registered Attendees – Heritage Hall 2
1:30 – 2:30 Session 3: Poster Presentations – various
2:45 – 3:45 Session 4: Research Talks – various
4:00 – 5:00 Session 5: Poster Presentations – various
5:00 – 5:30 EMERGE Lightning Talks – Alma Mater
5:30 – 6:00 Break
6:00 – 6:45 Dinner for Registered Attendees
6:45 – 7:30 Awards Ceremony – Heritage Hall 2

2025 Participating Programs

AREES - Alliance for Research Enterprise Excellence in STEM

MATRIX-UNI - Molecule Maker Lab Institute Advancing Talent and Research through Interdisciplinary Excellence in AI and Chemistry in the University

McNair - TRiO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

POETS - Power Optimization of Electro-Thermal Systems

PRI - Prairie Research Institute Internship

REACH Program - Research & Education for the Advancement of Compassionate Healthcare

SCI-STEMA - Southern & Central Illinois STEM Alliance

SPI - Summer Predoctoral Institute

SROP at Illinois - Summer Research Opportunities Program for Undergraduates at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

SROP at UIC - Summer Research Opportunities Program for Undergraduates at the University of Illinois Chicago

SURE Tox - Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Toxicology at the University of Illinois