Volunteer Opportunities
The Office of Undergraduate Research invites you to volunteer at the UM Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR) to be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, in the University Center. UMCUR needs many volunteers to serve as Greeters, Session Moderators, Presentation/Performance Reviewers (formerly “judges”; read about the revised award’s process), Poster Session Guides, Food and Drink Monitors, and As-needed Support Crew. Please . Students, staff, and faculty members are all encouraged to volunteer! The success of UMCUR stems in large part from the many volunteers who support this annual event. Thank you for volunteering!
UMCUR
The UM Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR) provides a lively venue for showcasing student research, creative scholarship, and experiential-learning projects. Undergraduates from all academic disciplines and all UM campuses are encouraged to apply and to share their work at UMCUR. Formats and approaches include poster and oral presentations, performances, art exhibits, journalistic reporting reflections, storytelling, and works in progress. Please join UM students, professors, and staff members, as well as community members beyond UM, to honor and learn with undergraduate presenters and performers, as we mark the conference's 25th anniversary!