July 20, 2026
Illinois Conference Center
ISRP is the culminating program that features cutting-edge research, achievement, and creativity by our summer scholars. More than 100 scholars will present research developed through the mentorship and training of faculty across a variety of disciplines.
Schedule of Events
| 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 Lisa R. Abston, Assistant Dean, Graduate College |
| 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Session 1: Poster Presentations – Chancellor Ballroom |
| 10:00 – noon | Professional Headshots for Registered Attendees – Alma Mater Room |
| 11:00 – noon | Session 2: Research Talks – various |
| 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch for Registered Attendees – Heritage Hall 2 & 5 |
| 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Session 3: Poster Presentations – Chancellor Ballroom |
| 1:15 – 4:00 p.m. | Professional Headshots for Registered Attendees – Heritage Hall 4 |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Session 4: Research Talks – various |
| 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Built-in time for Professional Headshots – Alma Mater Room |
| 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. | Session 5: Poster Presentations – Chancellor Ballroom |
| 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Dinner for Registered Attendees – Heritage Hall 2 & 5 |
| 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. | Awards Ceremony – Heritage Hall 2 |
2026 Participating Programs
- AREES - Alliance for Research Enterprise Excellence in STEM
- Illinois Summer Research Program
- Summer Research Program at UIC
- McNair at Illinois - TRiO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
- REACH - Research and Education for the Advancement of Compassionate Healthcare
- MATRIX-Uni - MMLI Advancing Talent and Research through Interdisciplinary EXcellence in AI and Chemistry in the University
- POETS - The Center for Power Optimization of Electro-Thermal Systems