Save the Date! Student Research Symposium November 15, 2025

Name: Student Research Symposium
Start: 2025-11-15T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-15T16:00:00-06:00
Location: Riveredge Nature Center

Student Research Symposium 2025

Saturday, November 15 2025 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

We are excited to showcase new academic talent! Uncover insights into the natural world and support the next generation of scholars by attending the Student Research Symposium on November 15th. Undergraduate and graduate students from colleges and universities in our region will present their research with posters and oral presentations. The day includes a keynote from a distinguished speaker and a catered lunch. Come for all or part of the day.

There will be cash prizes up to $300 awarded for the best oral and poster presentations. This year, we’ve increased the award pool, creating more chances to win! Plus, all student presenters will receive a Riveredge Membership just for participating!

Student Presenter: Free! Use the button below to submit your abstract. Abstracts will be reviewed between July 8th – October 8th 2025.
Supporter – by November 10: $5 (registration link coming soon)
Supporter – after November 10: $7 (registration link coming soon)
Children under 12: free (must be accompanied by an adult)

Submit Your Abstract Here

a college student giving a presentation in a Riveredge classroom

Call for Student Presenters!

How to submit your abstract:

We invite college students to submit an abstract of a current research project to present in oral or poster form at our Student Research Symposium. Submissions are welcome in the categories of biology, environmental science, chemistry, geology, and other sciences, but also in the humanities, arts, and other disciplines where research intersects with the overall theme (coming soon). Use the button above to submit your abstract. Abstracts will be reviewed between July 8th – October 8th 2025. There will be cash prizes up to $300 awarded for the best oral and poster presentations. This year, we’ve increased the award pool, creating more chances to win! Plus, all presenters will receive a free Riveredge Membership just for participating!