21st Annual Berks County Undergraduate Research & Creativity Conference

The Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference is an opportunity for undergraduate students to share their research and creativity with each other and the community.

 

The Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference is an annual event sponsored by the Higher Education Council of Berks County (HECBC), which comprises Albright College, Alvernia University, Kutztown University, Pennsylvania State University (Berks) and Reading Area Community College.

 

This year's conference is hosted by Alvernia University and will be held virtually.

 

Call for Papers

Are you a scientist, researcher, poet, writer, artist, performer, musician?

 

This is a wonderful opportunity to build your resume and share your portfolio. 

 

Papers, posters, performances and art works will be considered. Please use the form below to register.

 

Virtual Conference Date

April 17, 2021

 

Important Dates

Deadline for Registration & Abstract Submission: March 8, 2021

 

Return notification to students: March 15, 2021

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

When is the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference?

The Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference will be held April 17, 2021. This year's conference will take place virtually.

Where is the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference?

Each year the conference is hosted by one of the HECBC schools.

This year's conference will be held virtually.

Alvernia University will host the 2021 conference.

Who may participate in the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference?

The conference is open to all undergraduate students.

What may I present at the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference?

You may present/exhibit work in all disciplines and formats:

  • Paper presentations

  • Poster displays

  • Art exhibitions

  • Performances

You may not present work that you have previously presented at this annual conference.

Why should I participate in the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference?

Participation can offer many benefits:

  • Sharing your expertise with other scholars

  • Showcasing your scholarly and creative work

  • Working closely with a faculty mentor

  • Networking with others in your field of interest

  • Refining presentation skills

  • Enhancing your resume
How do I participate in the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference?

Select scholarly or creative work that you have completed in the past year/semester and would like to share with other students and faculty.

Meet with a faculty member who has helped or would help you with this presentation and who will serve as your sponsor. Work with this faculty sponsor to discuss and propose an abstract describing the work.

Register on-line using the form provided, making sure that you include contact information for your faculty sponsor.

 

 

 

HECBC Conference Registration Form

HECBC Undergraduate Research & Creativity Conference