The 24th annual Drake University Conference on Undergraduate Research in the Sciences (DUCURS), hosted by the Drake Undergraduate Science Collaborative Institute (DUSCI) is scheduled for April 8, 2027 in Olmsted.
The Conference will feature student oral presentations and poster presentations on current research projects by students and faculty. Poster presentations will take place in the conference rooms across from Parents Hall, and oral presentations will take place in Parents Hall South. Following the presentations, awards will be given to the top presenters. All participants and attendees will be eligible to win prizes!
Participating Departments
The following Departments and Programs will participate in this event:
Artificial Intelligence
Biochemistry, Cell, Molecular Biology (BCMB)
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Data Analytics
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Health Sciences
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Physics
Psychology
School of Education
Zoo & Conservation Science
Information for Authors
ORAL PRESENTATIONS: There will be three ORAL presentations (selected by the DUSCI Faculty Advisory Board). All authors need to register for the conference including research mentors. Only the first author needs to submit the abstract.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS: All authors need to register for the conference including research mentors. Only the first author needs to submit the poster abstract.
ABSTRACT GUIDELINES: Abstracts should not exceed 250 words and must be submitted in Microsoft Word format using the guidelines listed below:
Use 12 point Times New Roman font
Place one blank line after each of the following: abstract title, list of authors and affiliation (Department, College, etc).
Center abstract title (use all caps and bold), author names, and affiliation.
Provide first and last name of authors; write Mentor in parentheses next to faculty sponsor(s).
Provide department and college. Include the name of the institution if research was not done at Drake.
Additional information about preparation of oral and poster presentations can be found at WebGURU
Questions?
If you have questions, please reach out to Alice Fynaardt at alice.fynaardt@drake.edu or the DUSCI/DUCURS Director Chris Kliethermes at christopher.kliethermes@drake.edu