Proposals for presentations can be on any aspect of undergraduate research, including (but not limited to):

• Best practices in undergraduate research
• Research on undergraduate research
• Resources for developing strong research programs
• Networking between campuses
• Current challenges in undergraduate research.

To submit an abstract, please register for the Florida Statewide Symposium here and there will be an option to submit your abstract.

Abstract submissions are due Friday, September 19 at 11:59 PM.

All of Florida’s higher education institutions are invited to participate in the 18th annual Florida Statewide Symposium on undergraduate research. Registration fees are:

• $120 (+fees)
• $108 (+fees) for individual or institutional members of the Florida Undergraduate Research Association

Registration can be found here.

The registration deadline will be Wednesday, September 24 at 11:59 PM.

This years Florida Statewide Symposium will be held at Florida Atlantic University located in in beautiful Boca Raton, Florida. There are a variety of hotels in around Florida Atlantic near the conference site that provide lodging options for the conference (Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton Fl, 33431). No room blocks were available.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Boca Raton (0.8 Miles from Florida Atlantic)
Address: 3400 Airport Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone #: (561) 417-8585

Wyndham Boca Raton (1.3 Miles from Florida Atlantic)
Address: 1950 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone #: (561) 368-5200

Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel (1.4 Miles from Florida Atlantic)
Address: 2000 NW 19th St, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone #: (561) 368-5252

Sonesta Select Boca Raton Town Center (1.4 Miles from Florida Atlantic)
Address: 2000 NW Executive Center Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone #: (561) 241-7070

Hyatt Place Boca Raton/Downtown (1.8 Miles from Florida Atlantic)
Address: 100 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone #: (561) 672-7819

Please note that these rates are only available until the hotels reach capacity.

While the schedule and speaker list is still being finalized, you can find a tentative schedule below.

Friday, October 17, 2025 (Schmidt Family Complex - Florida Atlantic's Boca Raton Campus)

Time	Event
Noon - 2pm	Registration
2:00 – 2:30pm	Welcome & Opening Remarks
2:30 – 3:45pm	Keynote Presentation (VIP)
3:55 – 4:15pm	Mini Presentations (3)
4:25 – 5:10pm	Interactive Presentations (3)
5:25 – 7pm	Poster Session & Reception
7pm	Dinner on your own

Saturday, October 18, 2025 (Sean Stein Pavilion - Florida Atlantic's Boca Raton Campus)

Time	Event
8:15 – 9am	Coffee & Conversation
8:15 – 8:50am	Florida UG Research Conference (FURC) – Open Planning Meeting
9:00 – 10am	Special Workshop/Panel
10:10 – 10:55am	Interactive Presentations (3)
11:00 – 11:20am	Mini Presentations (3)
11:30 – 11:50am	Mini Presentations (3)
12:00 – 12:45pm	Lunch
12:45 – 1:30pm	Interactive Presentations (3)
1:40 – 2pm	Mini Presentations (3)
2:10 – 2:30pm	Mini Presentations (3)
2:40 – 3pm	Debriefing

If you have questions about the 2025 Florida Statewide Symposium that are not answered here about the Florida Statewide Symposium, please email ouri@fau.edu.

When and where will the conference be held?

The 2025 Florida Statewide Symposium will be held on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus (777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, Fl 33431).

When is the deadline for submitting an abstract for a presentation?

The organizing committee welcomes abstracts for presentations related to undergraduate research initiatives, best practices, and data on undergraduate research programming before September 19, 2025.

When is the deadline for registration?

The deadline for registration is Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

What is the cost of registration?

Registration will cost $120 (+fees) and $108 (+fees) for individual and institutional members of the Florida Undergraduate Research Association (FURA).

Would you like to become a member of FURA? 

• Please visit this link: https://www.floridaundergradresearch.org/join-fura
• Not sure if your institution is already a member of FURA? Please email ouri@fau.edu.  

May I attend only one day of the conference?

Registrants may attend only one or both days of the conference. However, registration rates will remain the same.

Do you accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions in the event catering?  

Yes, please indicate any accommodations in your registration.

The schedule notes that participants are responsible for their own dinner plans on Friday night. Can you recommend any restaurants in Boca Raton?

Coming soon!

There is a parking garage located on campus. Information about rates coming soon!