Opportunities to Present Research
On-Campus Opportunities
There are several opportunities for students to present or publish their scholarly work through on-campus outlets, hosted by various Colleges or Departments at University of West Georgia. Below is a list of opportunities available at University of West Georgia in order by college and/or discipline:
CHASS
English Publications:
Student Psychological Annual Research Conference (SPARC)
Honors College: Office of Undergraduate Research
Off-Campus Opportunities
West Georgia undergraduate researchers who have completed substantial scholarly work often have their research accepted for presentations at state, regional, and national conferences. The Honors College supports students who are accepted for presentation at the following state, regional, or national undergraduate research conferences:
Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference
The Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference is a regional, multidisciplinary conference open to undergraduates both within Georgia and beyond. GURC is hosted by a university in Georgia each fall. They invite students to present their research, performances, or artwork and to learn more about the exciting undergraduate work being conducted by other students in the region. GURC welcomes all fields of research and creative activities.
- Who: Undergraduate students researching in ANY discipline.
- What: Abstract submissions are accepted for oral and poster presentations as well as performing arts (dance, music, drama) and visual arts (sculpture, painting, photography).
- When: November 8-9, 2024
- Submission Deadline: September 29, 2024
- Where: Oxford College of Emory University
Georgia Collegiate Honors Council Conference
The Georgia Collegiate Honors Council (GCHC) is an organization formed for the promotion and advancement of honors education in institutions of higher learning in the state of Georgia. Each year, GCHC hosts its annual meeting at a selected college or university in Georgia, giving Honors students another opportunity to share their research with others while also allowing them to meet and interact with other Honors students.
- Date: February 21-22, 2025
- Where: Georgia Institute of Technology (GaTech)
- Academic Fields: Any
- Presentation Type: Poster Sessions and Oral Presentations
- Submissions: January 15, 2025 at 11:59pm
- Eligibility: UWG Honors students
National Conference on Undergraduate Research
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate scholarships and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual Spring conference for students.
- Who: Undergraduate students researching in ANY discipline.
- What: Abstracts are accepted for oral, poster, visual arts, and performing arts presentations.
- When: April 7-9, 2025
- Submission Deadline: December 6 at 11:59pm
- Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Southern Regional Honors Council Conference
The Southern Regional Honors Council (SRHC) Annual Conference features opportunities for honors students from across the southeast to present scholarly research. In addition, students, professors, and honors administrators enjoy the collegiality and conversations regarding honors pedagogy and best practices.
- Date: March 26-29, 2025
- Location: Chattanooga, TN
- Academic Fields: Any
- Presentation Type: Poster Sessions, Oral Presentations, and Creative Works
- Submissions: January 31, 2025
- Eligibility: UWG Honors College students