01/20/2026
By Anne Maglia and Julie Nash
The 29th annual Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium will be held at University Crossing on Tuesday, March 31. This university-wide competition is open to all UMass Lowell undergraduate and graduate students interested in presenting their research, service learning projects, co-op/internship experiences, study abroad experiences, creative works and other academic endeavors.
Student participants must choose between an oral presentation or poster presentation. To learn more about the participation tracks, please visit the Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium website.
Why participate?
The Student Symposium is the perfect opportunity to practice and develop your presentation skills. Student participants have the opportunity to share their work with professionals across industries who will provide valuable feedback and advice. Judges are comprised of corporate and community partners, alumni, university leadership and faculty. The event is a great networking opportunity for all students.
Also, winners of the competition receive cash prizes! Each college will award at least one undergraduate and one graduate student or team as winners for both tracks. Winners of individual submissions and team submissions will receive $200. In addition, we will select fan favorite winners who will receive $100 as both individuals and teams.
How do I participate?
The first step for students to enter the competition is to submit an abstract (up to 250 words) before the deadline on Friday, February 13 at 11:59 p.m. Abstracts will need to be approved by a faculty or staff advisor.
Please consider submitting your abstract as soon as possible. The competition is first come, first serve as the number of participants is limited.
For additional information and specific guidelines and requirements, please visit the Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium website. Please direct any questions to Student_Symposium@uml.edu. Thank you!