Another great turnout at the annual Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research on Nov. 23, marking the second time Cal State San Bernardino has hosted the event. This year, the conference attracted over 1,500 attendees, which consisted of more than 1,000 student participants. CSUSB was well represented with 84 students across multiple academic disciplines who presented their work in the form of oral presentations, posters, and creative exhibits and performances.

The conference provided a forum to showcase the outstanding research, scholarship and creative work of undergraduate students from 80 universities in Southern California and across the nation, with some international presenters. The event was open to all disciplines, including science, humanities, social sciences, arts and performing arts. Additionally, students had the opportunity to network and connect with peers and faculty from a variety of institutions.

The event, organized by the Office of Student Research, highlighted the university’s ongoing commitment to offering students valuable opportunities to present their scholarly work on a national platform, while advancing undergraduate research. Cal State San Bernardino’s state-of-the-art facilities and dedication to student success created the perfect setting for a memorable experience for all attendees.

The Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research is an organization of Southern California faculty, administrators and community members who share the common goal of improving education for college and university students through hands-on experiences in undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity. It supports inquiry-based education, where students learn by doing, working closely with faculty mentors on significant academic projects, and presenting their results to audiences in a professional manner.

For more information, visit the Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research website.