GURC 2026

Presentation Types

Students may submit four types of presentations for consideration at GURC. Students presenting at oral, performance, or visual arts presentations should be present in their presentation space at least 10 minutes prior to their session to upload any digital content onto the presentation computer desktop.

• Oral Presentations

  • Open to all disciplines.
  • 8-10 minutes in length with an additional 3-5 minutes allocated for audience comments or questions.
  • Audience may be comprised of attendees within and outside of your discipline as GURC is multi-disciplinary.
  • Note that all computers in our presentation rooms are PCs- please prepare file types accordingly and bring them on your OneDrive AND a USB drive
  • Arrive 10 minutes early to your scheduled session to set up your presentation. When you arrive, please introduce yourself to the panel moderator.

• Poster Sessions

  • Open to all disciplines.
  • Poster session will be about 1 hour in length. Students MUST be present throughout the entirety of the session to discuss their research and answer questions.
  • Posters may be landscape or portrait but must not exceed 48” x 36” or 36” x 48”
  • Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to your scheduled session to set up your poster. A more specific timeline will be available once the final schedule is released.​
  • Students are responsible for putting up and taking down their own poster.

• Performance Presentations

  • Open to drama, dance, music, or any other kind of live performance.
  • Performance presentations should be no more than 12-15 minutes long, with 3-5 minutes available for questions and comments from the audience. Students may also wish to include an artist's statement within their time of allotment.
  • Students submitting a performance presentation should include information about the space needed for their presentation.
  • Students will be expected to provide any equipment or props needed for their performance. 

• Visual Presentations

  • Open to film (no more than 15 minutes long), photography, artwork, or other creations
  • Students are encouraged to prepare a one-page artist statement for presentation.
  • Students submitting a visual presentation should include information about equipment or space needed. 

Day-of Guidelines

• Students will arrive at the conference with ample time to retrieve their name badge and lunch ticket from the registration desk. Name badges must be worn at all times during the conference.
• Ensure you bring your accepted physical presentation materials (poster, product, etc.) and/or upload your digital presentation to BOTH your OneDrive and a USB Drive.
  • GCSU Students are expected to utilize the GCSU presentation and poster templates in order to represent GCSU at GURC.
• Be dressed in proper business casual or business professional attire.
• Arrive to your presentation session at least 10 minutes early in order to set up your presentation materials.
• Be well-prepared and well-practiced for your presentation. This is a great opportunity for networking and to showcase your skills!
  • This is an undergraduate research conference- attendees want to hear from YOU, not your mentor.
• Check your email often for any updates from the MURACE Office regarding GURC.

President: Kevin Bucholtz, Ph.D., Georgia College & State University (GURC 2026-2027)

Vice President: Tsu-Ming Chiang, Ph.D., Georgia College & State University (GURC 2026-2027)

Immediate Past President: Dan Walter, Ph.D., Oxford College/Emory University

• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
• Augusta University
• Clark Atlanta University
• Clayton State University
• Columbus State University
• Dalton State College
• Emory University/Oxford College
• Fort Valley State University
• Georgia College & State University
• Georgia Gwinnett College
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Georgia State University
• Georgia Southern University
• Georgia Southwestern University
• Kennesaw State University
• Mercer University
• Morehouse School of Medicine
• Oglethorpe University
• Savannah State University
• University of Georgia
• University of North Georgia
• University of West Georgia
• Valdosta State University

*Students do not have to attend a member institution in order to submit or present at the GURC.