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
See the full list of presenters
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Check-in & Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees – Heritage Hall 2 |
| 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks – Heritage Hall 2 |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Session 1: Poster Presentations – various |
| 10:00 – noon | Professional Headshots for Registered Attendees – Lincoln Room |
| 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Session 2: Research Talks – various |
| 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch & Keynote Speaker for Registered Attendees – Heritage Hall 2 |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Session 3: Poster Presentations – various |
| 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Professional Headshots for Registered Attendees – Lincoln Room |
| 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Session 4: Research Talks – various |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Session 5: Poster Presentations – various |
| 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. | EMERGE Lightning Talks – Alma Mater |
| 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Break |
| 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. | Dinner for Registered Attendees |
| 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | 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
2025 ISRS Award Winners
Graduate Research Talks
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1st Place
Mary Heather Jingco - SPI
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2nd Place
Kenneth Wingate, Jr. - SPI
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3rd Place
Samuel Pring - SPI
Undergraduate Research Talks
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1st Place
Loren Floyd - SROP-Illinois, AREES
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2nd Place
Ewaoluwa Ayoyimika Adewale - SROP-Illinois, AREES
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3rd Place
Parris Haynes - SROP-Illinois, AREES
Undergraduate Poster Presentations
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1st Place
Nathan David Nicolas - SROP-Illinois, SCI-STEMA
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2nd Place
Thomas Vasken Cademcian - SROP-UIC
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3rd Place
Tarie Somsak - SROP-Illinois, REACH