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A free research symposium for BIPOC undergraduate students local to the Twin Cities.
A free research symposium for BIPOC undergraduate students local to the Twin Cities.
The goal of USSS-TC is to give BIPOC undergraduates a free way to share their research and scientific ideas, learn about graduate school, connect with STEM professors and professionals, and increase their sense of belonging in STEM.
The goal of USSS-TC is to give BIPOC undergraduates a free way to share their research and scientific ideas, learn about graduate school, connect with STEM professors and professionals, and increase their sense of belonging in STEM.
While this event is open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or national origin, it will center the experiences of Black, Indigenous, people of color, American Indian, international, and first-generation students and alumni.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 11, 2026!
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 11, 2026!
Research
Research
Attendees will have the opportunity to present a poster regardless of if they have participated in research on one of three topics: 1) Original research projects; 2) A research paper that interests them; 3) A new research proposal they would be interested in completing. Posters will be judged by graduate students, professors, & STEM professionals for feedback and awards.
Mentorship
Mentorship
Attendees can be paired with a mentor (professor, graduate student, or STEM professional) that will assist in preparing for the symposium. Mentors will serve as a resource for career and graduate program questions.
Graduate Program Q&A
Graduate Program Q&A
Panels about how to apply to graduate school, graduate school life, and future career opportunities. Panelists will include graduate students from various programs and student organizations.
Congratulations to our 2025 prize winners!
1st Place
1st Place
Unitas Vang
Macalester College
Examination of species boundaries in an endemic genus of mite harvester from Aotearoa New Zealand
2nd Place
2nd Place
Tomas Sepulveda
University of Minnesota
Synthesis of Novel 1,2,3-Triazole-Based HDAC/BRD4 Inhibitors for Inflammatory Pain
3rd Place
3rd Place
Muskaan Chopra
University of St. Thomas
Social Dominance and Mate Preference: A Behavioral Model To understand Pair Bonding
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