Join us for the 29th Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Fest on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
SURF Preparation Workshops and Support Sessions and important dates:
How to Write an Abstract
- YuJa video link: https://umbc.video.yuja.com/v/SURF_abstracts (must have UMBC login credentials to access)
- PDF copy of the slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10VzjwAQG5MXtojnvBSxPRYKKHz5RP_c-/view?usp=sharing
Virtual: How to Create an Accessible Scientific Poster in Canva
Research Poster Support Office Hours with Research Graphics
Tuesday, July 23, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Learning Collaboratory, University Center Room 115
RSVP using this Google Form
Lightning Round Oral Talk Rehearsals
Rehearsal #1 (Mandatory for all Lightning Oral Presenters)
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Learning Collaboratory, University Center Room 115
Rehearsal #2 (Mandatory for all Lightning Oral Presenters)
Monday, August 3, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Engineering 027
Poster Presentation Practice Sessions
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
UC Ballroom, Session I, 12 noon – 1:30 p.m., Session II, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Additional information and Signup will be shared at a later date
Students may register to attend any of the workshops and support sessions listed above. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Important Deadlines:
• Abstract Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
• Deadline to Submit Posters for Printing through UMBC Research Graphics: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Thank you for helping us support and showcase the outstanding research being conducted by undergraduate students. For up-to-date information and instructions, please visit surf.umbc.edu
For any other questions, please contact us at:
For your convenience, to look at the 2025 program booklet is also available as a downloadable PDF.
As well as the full PDF, including abstracts (large file).