Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference

The Department of Psychological Sciences hosts an Undergraduate Research Conference yearly as an event dedicated to showcasing the innovative research of undergraduate students in the field of psychology. This conference provides a platform for students to present their findings on a wide array of psychological topics, fostering a spirit of inquiry and collaboration. By sharing their work, students not only contribute to the advancement of psychological science but also gain valuable experience in communicating complex ideas to a broader audience. If you have any questions about the conference, please email Emily Iffert (rettige@purdue.edu) or Colin William (ctwilliam@purdue.edu).

This conference is for undergraduate students enrolled at Purdue West Lafayette. The mentor on each research project must be a Purdue West Lafayette faculty member.

Save the Date

Thursday, April 9th
2:30PM – 4:30PM

Submission for Conference

If you wish to present a research poster at this conference, please complete the submission form by Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EST. You will need to include the following:

Title of your poster presentation
Presenting author
List of all authors
Name of faculty mentor for the project (you must notify your mentor of your submission)
Poster Abstract of 150 words or less

Full Submission Details

Virtual Poster Presentation Submission

For the conference, we are going to be selecting one poster to win “Best Poster”. If you are interested in being considered for the “Best Poster”, you will need to send a PDF copy of your poster to psych-ugsm@purdue.edu by April 2, 2026. Only those that submit a PDF of their poster will be considered. We will then allow people to do in-person judging of the posters on the day of as well as virtual judging post-conference. The final winner will be selected through this judging process and will be announced within a week after the conference. A cash prize may be awarded to the Best Poster winner (though this is contingent on eligibility as determined by a review by the financial aid office).

If you are interested in participating in the contest for the “Best Poster” for a chance to win a prize, please read the instructions below.

Please upload a PDF of your poster here by April 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EST. When you upload the PDF, please title it with the principal presenter’s (last name, first name) so we can distinguish them..

If you have any questions, please email psych-ugsm@purdue.edu.

Abstract Booklet

Awardees

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