5th Annual NCSA Student Research Conference

Join us for the 5^th Annual NCSA Student Research Conference on April 27, 2027, from 11:00–5:00 p.m. at NCSA!

Undergraduate and graduate students working with NCSA researchers or NCSA faculty affiliates are invited to register to present, along with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students whose research is in areas of interest to NCSA. This student conference will feature oral presentations, a poster session, and the opportunity to interact with industry partners at our industry panel and dinner.

This event is also a great opportunity to explore NCSA research areas and connect with NCSA researchers and students!

 The event is free to attend. 

Schedule (All times shown in CST):

• 11 AM - 11:30 AM | Poster Presenter Registration & Setup

• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | General Registration & Check-in

• 12:00 - 12:10 PM | Welcome by the Committee, NCSA Leadership Opening Remarks

• 12:10-12:40 PM | Lunch & Keynote Speaker

• 12:40-12:50 PM | Q&A

• 12:50 - 1:00 PM | Session Transition

• 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Poster Session

• 2:00 -  2:15 PM | Break and Transition

• 2:15 - 3:00 PM | Oral presentations

• 3:15 - 4:00 PM - Industry Panel (NCSA 1040 & NCSA 1030 overflow room as needed)

  • 35-min Panel Discussion

  • 10-min Q&A

• 4:00 - 4:05 PM | Break and Transition

• 4:05 - 5:00 PM | Industry Interactions & Refreshments