Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol

The Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol was held on April 1, 2019 at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas.

Registration opened on January 15, 2019 and closed on February 28, 2019.

Stay tuned for future dates!

General Information

The program showcased the experiences of undergraduate students engaged in research for Texas legislators and the public through high-quality poster displays. The program highlighted how research conducted by undergraduate students positively impacts Texas—and Texans—with the theme: Transforming Texas Through Undergraduate Research.

Up to 75 research projects were displayed in poster format reflecting the work of numerous undergraduate students representing over 50 academic and health-related institutions across Texas (both public and private/independent universities and colleges). Each university president in Texas was invited to identify a faculty liaison to determine the process for selecting the student researchers who will represent their university at the Capitol.

This event was coordinated by the Council of Public University Presidents and Chancellors (CPUPC), and the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas, Inc. (ICUT).

Student participants and their faculty advisors had the opportunity to tour the Capitol, attend committee hearings and observe the daily meeting of the Senate and/or House of Representatives. Student participants were encouraged to work with their institution in scheduling meetings with their respective legislators.

The goal of this event was to promote Texas undergraduate research projects. However, once again, we partnered with the Texas Association of Graduate Admission Professionals (TxGAP) in order to provide event participants with access to Texas graduate school information. After all, it makes sense to encourage our top undergraduate students to continue their education in Texas!

Registration for Campus Liaison and Faculty Research Advisor

Important: Registration is now closed. Please use the following information as a general guide for future event dates.

Also, note that by completing the UGRD registration process, you agree to the terms of the 2019 Participant Release Form policy as provided with information related to the event. The form does not need to be signed or submitted and consists of a photo release and contact release statement for TxGAP. Contact information will be released to Texas graduate school programs that participate in this event for the purpose of providing information about graduate programs only. Questions regarding the policy, including the option to opt-out of receiving TxGAP admissions materials, may be directed to rmcguire@cpupc.org.

Campus Liaison and Faculty Research Advisor

The Campus Liaison refers to the faculty/administrator coordinating student participation in the event. The Faculty Research Advisor refers to the faculty/administrator overseeing student research. These may be the same person.

Please anticipate that registration will ask for the following:

Full Name (First and Last)

Institution Name

Title

Department/Division

Email

Telephone (daytime)

Attending the event?

Attending the tour of the Capitol?

Attended in 2017?

List of student researchers

Number of any additional people from campus attending the Capitol tour

Disability needs or dietary restrictions (note: this event does not include meals/snacks but participants will have access to the Capitol dining facilities.)

Registration for Student Researcher(s)

Important: Registration is now closed. Please use the following information as a general guide for future event dates. Student researchers must first be identified and confirmed as event participants by their respective university faculty liaison.

Also, note that by completing the UGRD registration process, you agree to the terms of the 2019 Participant Release Form policy as provided with information related to the event. The form does not need to be signed or submitted and consists of a photo release and contact release statement for TxGAP. Contact information will be released to Texas graduate school programs that participate in this event for the purpose of providing information about graduate programs only. Questions regarding the policy, including the option to opt-out of receiving TxGAP admissions materials, may be directed to rmcguire@cpupc.org.