Winter 2026

Tri-Campus Undergraduate Research Conference (TURC) – February 2026
URSA’s annual research conference, encompassing all 3 chapters of the association, is back this February. Various fields of research, such as engineering, physical sciences, business, and more will be covered.
Fall 2025
Lab Tours (Throughout The Semester)
URSA will host lab tours that provide students with unique, personal, small-group experiences with research. Professors or students from the lab will give a tour of the lab and introduce their research to get students excited about their field!


Speed Networking with Grads – November 20, 2025
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to connect with undergraduate researchers and learn more about research opportunities at UTM – participate in fun, interactive games and socialize with student researchers! This event aims to introduce first years to different UTM-specific research opportunities through an interactive choice-based simulator (see example here, which will be adapted to undergraduates. In this matter, participants will be able to steer the direction of the presentation, while being informed about each choice through student testimonials.
How to Get into Research: UTM Edition – October 8, 2025
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to connect with undergraduate researchers and learn more about research opportunities at UTM – participate in fun, interactive games and socialize with student researchers! This event aims to introduce first years to different UTM-specific research opportunities through an interactive choice-based simulator (see example here, which will be adapted to undergraduates. In this matter, participants will be able to steer the direction of the presentation, while being informed about each choice through student testimonials.


How to Get into Research: 1st Year Edition – September 1, 2025
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to connect with undergraduate researchers and learn more about research opportunities at UTM – participate in fun, interactive games and socialize with student researchers! This event aims to introduce first years to different UTM-specific research opportunities through an interactive choice-based simulator.
Speed Networking with Undergraduate Researchers – August 30, 2025
Kick-start your research journey at this fast-paced event. First-year students will meet experienced undergrads, learn how to get involved in research, and make meaningful connections in a fast-paced, welcoming setting. No experience needed; just bring questions!


