Presenting Your Research

Sharing your work is an important part of the research process. 

Presenting your research allows you to communicate your ideas, reflect on what you have learned and contribute to scholarly conversations within your field.

Undergraduate students regularly present their work to peers, faculty mentors and broader academic audiences through conferences, showcases and research events.

Present Your Findings

Presenting your research helps you deepen your understanding of your project while developing valuable academic and professional skills. 

Through presenting, you can:

  • Share findings and insights with other undergraduate researchers and faculty mentors. 
  • Receive feedback that strengthens your research and future work.
  • Build confidence in communicating complex ideas. 
  • Practice public speaking and scholarly presentation skills.
  • Connect with peers, faculty, and professionals in your field. 
  • Highlight meaningful research experience on resumes, portfolios, and graduate school applications.

Presenting your work also contributes to the broader culture of inquiry at UB by sharing new ideas and discoveries with the research community. 

Where to Present

UB students present their work in a variety of settings—from campus showcases to regional and national conferences. 

Learn more about opportunities to present your research:

Your faculty mentor can also help you identify discipline-specific conferences or venues for presenting your work. 

Create a Research Poster

Research posters are a common format for sharing undergraduate research at conferences and campus events. A poster presents your research question, methods, results and conclusions in a clear visual format that encourages discussion with viewers.

Faculty mentors, graduate students and departmental staff are often excellent resources when preparing your poster. They can offer guidance on disciplinary expectations, design and presentation style. 

Additional resources include:

Research Policies and Guidance

Students presenting research should be familiar with university policies and guidelines that support responsible research practices.

Additional information: