About URCA
Developed as a resource to help guide students towards experiential education opportunities, URCA seeks to enhance undergraduates’ time at UCSB through participation in research and creative activities. Together, these programs work to foster individuals who are prepared to apply their learned skills towards their future personal, academic, and professional goals.
URCA Week 2025
Starts May 13!
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439 Presenters
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282 Posters
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58 Conference Talks
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10 Slam Finalists
URCA Week showcases the incredible range of scholarship and creative projects UCSB undergraduates have worked on all year. During these events, students from all departments present their work through various formats including poster sessions, oral presentations, roundtables, demonstrations, and competitive lightning talks known as the Slam. The week provides students with a platform to share their academic and creative accomplishments with the campus community.
All events are open to the public!
Conference
Date: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Time: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Roundtables and Demonstrations in the UCen State Street Room
Oral Presentations in the UCen Lobero Room
Poster Colloquium
Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Location: Corwin Pavilion
Session A: Life and Psychological Sciences
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Session B: Technology, Society, and Culture
12:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Slam
Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Library Room 1312
Program Coming Soon
Finding and Funding Research
Research Directory
The Undergrad Research Directory is your go-to place for discovering new research projects taking place on campus.
URCA Grant
The URCA grant is an opportunity for undergraduates to pursue their independent research projects with funding up to $750.
Support for Students
Contact Us
If you're overwhelmed or curious about research and unsure where to begin, we're here to help you out.
Student Hours and Events
News and Updates
Apply for the Gene and Susan Lucas Undergraduate Research Fund
The Gene and Susan Lucas fund supports undergraduate research conducted by first-generation college students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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