DUCURS

The 23^rd annual Drake University Conference on Undergraduate Research in the Sciences (DUCURS), hosted by the Drake Undergraduate Science Collaborative Institute (DUSCI) is scheduled for April 16, 2026 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!  

Call for Abstracts

Abstract Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026
DUCURS 2026: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Abstract Body Limit: 250 words

Registration

Registration for DUCURS 2026 will open in January.

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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

Questions?

If you have questions, please reach out to Alice Fynaardt at alice.fynaardt@drake.edu or the DUSCI/DUCURS Director Heidi Sleister at heidi.sleister@drake.edu