The Student Research Symposium--ACC In Bloom--is an annual celebration of academic excellence at Austin Community College. This event provides students from all disciplines the opportunity to showcase their research, creative projects, and scholarly work.
The Liberal Education Advancement and Development (LEAD) initiative at ACC is proud to announce the Second Undergraduate Research Symposium, ACC In Bloom, to be held on April 17 at the Highland Campus. LEAD invites applications from students and faculty across all disciplines and levels of research experiences. Whether your passion lies in analyzing data, writing literary criticism, or prototyping a design, we want to see your work!
Share your research through a structured presentation with Q&A. Perfect for in-depth discussions of your methodology, findings, and implications.
Display your work visually and engage with attendees one-on-one. Ideal for showcasing data, processes, and visual results.
Incorporate videos, interactive elements, or digital portfolios to demonstrate creative and technical projects.
All ACC students are welcome!
- Current ACC students from any campus
- All academic disciplines and programs
- Individual researchers or collaborative teams
- Faculty who support student research can nominate their students
Whether you're in STEM, humanities, social sciences, arts, or professional/technical programs, we want to hear about your work!
- Share your research with the ACC community
- Develop presentation and communication skills
- Network with faculty and peers
- Strengthen your academic portfolio
- See what your peers are doing
- Celebrate your academic achievements
Need a little inspiration? Hear from students who presented at the 2026 Student Research Symposium as they share what they learned, how the experience helped them grow, and why they encourage others to participate.
