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This year's keynote speaker is Reena Randhir, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Springfield Technical Community College. Professor Randhir’s address, The Power of Scientific Thinking, will explore how scientific thinking reaches far beyond the classroom, helping us navigate challenges and uncertainty while fostering growth, resilience, and a redefined understanding of success.

  • Friday, November 21, 2025: MassURC Hub Registration opens
  • Friday, February 20, 2026: PRESENTERS - Abstract submission deadline
  • Friday, February 27, 2026: PRESENTERS - Group membership confirmation deadline
  • Friday, March 6, 2026: PRESENTERS - Final abstract revision deadline
  • Friday, March 13, 2026: FACULTY - Final abstract approval deadline
  • Friday, April 17, 2026: CONFERENCE DAY!
  • The 2026 MassURC will be held in person at UMass/Amherst.
  • All presentations will be in poster format
  • Posters must be printed -- there will be no ePosterboards
  • NOTE: Due to limited time and space, each student is allowed to present in only one poster session, either as an individual, or as part of a group. If you are involved in more than one research project, you will need to pick one to present. Unfortunately, no exceptions can be made.