The MassURC Hub is your ultimate destination for all conference-related activities: from registering for the conference to submitting, revising, and reviewing abstracts. Additionally, it will serve as your primary platform for accessing live schedules, conducting searches, receiving notifications, and staying updated throughout the conference day.

General Schedule

  • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM: Registration (Campus Center, Lower Level Concourse)
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Welcome & Keynote (Marriott Center, 11th floor)
  • 10:15 AM - 5:00 PM: Poster Sessions (make time for lunch as your schedule allows)

Poster Presentations

[Poster Grid by Location/Session]
  • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Session 1 (set-up starts 10:05; breakdown 11:00)
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Session 2 (set up 11:05; breakdown 12:00)
  • 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Session 3 (set up 12:05; breakdown 1:00)
  • 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Session 4 (set up 1:05; breakdown 2:00)
  • 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM: Session 5 (set up 2:05; breakdown 3:00)
  • 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM: Session 6 (set up 3:05; breakdown 4:00)
  • 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Session 7 (set-up starts 4:05; breakdown 5:00)

Campus Center Lower Level Map

  • Friday, November 20, 2026: MassURC Hub Registration opens
  • Friday, February 19, 2027: PRESENTERS - Abstract submission deadline
  • Friday, February 26, 2027: PRESENTERS - Group membership confirmation deadline
  • Friday, March 5, 2027: PRESENTERS - Final abstract revision deadline
  • Friday, March 12, 2027: FACULTY - Final abstract approval deadline
  • Friday, April 16, 2027: CONFERENCE DAY!
  • The 2027 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.