Research Days

Binghamton University will celebrate research with a series of events from April 28-May 2, 2025.

Monday, April 28

SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC)

8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday, April 28, University Union

The SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) will bring together students and faculty mentors from across the SUNY system for a full day of activities, including student presentations, a graduate school and career fair, professional development workshops and a keynote address by SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.

Tuesday, April 29

Watson Graduate Research Outcomes Workshop (Watson GROWS)

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, ITC Rotunda

The inaugural poster/demo competition in the Watson Graduate Research Outcomes Workshop Series (Watson GROWS) will showcase research conducted by Watson College doctoral and master’s degree students.

Community-Engaged Learning and Research Showcase

4–6 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, UU-Old Union Hall

The annual Community-Engaged Learning and Research Showcase celebrates the impact of community-engaged learning and research projects resulting from strong partnerships between faculty, students and the community.

Wednesday, April 30

Innovation to Impact Symposium

11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, ITC Rotunda and Symposium Hall

Innovation to Impact showcases the EXCEED program’s role in translating research into real-world solutions. The program will include a keynote by John Rogers, an inventor recognition ceremony and more.

LACAS Research Panel

3:30-6 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, IASH Conference Room

A panel highlighting undergraduate and graduate student research on subjects related to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Art of Science exhibit opening reception

4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, Center of Excellence Atrium

Winners of the 2025 Art of Science competition will be revealed during the opening reception for the new exhibit.

Thursday, May 1

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition

Noon-1:30 p.m., UU-Mandela Room

The Three Minute Thesis competition showcases research conducted by Binghamton University graduate students.

DataViz Showcase: Lightning Talks

1-3 p.m. Thursday, May 1, LS-3504 (Digital Scholarship Center, Bartle Library third floor)

Join DataViz for "Lightning Talks" as Binghamton University faculty, staff and students share projects leveraging data visualization.

DataViz Showcase: Poster Session

3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 1, LS-3504 (Digital Scholarship Center, Bartle Library third floor)

Explore the latest student projects at the new DataViz "Poster Sessions."

Friday, May 2

Campus-wide Student Poster Session 1

9-10:30 a.m. Friday, May 2, Mandela Room and UU-Old Union Hall

Students from a variety of disciplines will present posters highlighting research conducted with Binghamton University mentors.

Campus-wide Student Poster Session 2

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, May 2, Mandela Room and UU-Old Union Hall

Students from a variety of disciplines will present posters highlighting research conducted with Binghamton University mentors.

Digital Presentations of Student Research

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, May 2, UU-111

Students from a variety of disciplines will present projects highlighting research conducted with Binghamton University mentors.

Campus-wide Student Poster Session 3

2-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, Mandela Room and UU-Old Union Hall

Students from a variety of disciplines will present posters highlighting research conducted with Binghamton University mentors.


Planning an event?

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To learn more about Research Days, contact planning committee chair Rachel Coker at rcoker@binghamton.edu.