Undergraduate Research

Oberlin College Undergraduate Research Symposium 2023

The Oberlin College Research Symposium is a one-day annual conference showcasing the research of Oberlin College and Conservatory students. The symposium features student presentations of their original, independent or collaborative work conducted through a variety of undergraduate research opportunities such as honors, research assistantships, and course-based research.

The 2023 Symposium is on April 28. Students will have the opportunity to present their research through live oral presentations and posters. All presentation information can be found in the AirTable below, and times of the live presentations can be found on the schedule at a glance below. 

Schedule at a Glance

Schedule for Oberlin College Research Symposium 2023

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

  • Innovative Approaches in Computer Science: Employing Technological Tools to Advance Health & Society – Science Center – Dye Lecture Hall

  • Investigating Diverse Perspectives on Childhood Development and Social Identity – Wilder 101

  • Philosophy Honors: Contemplating the Boundaries of Existence – CELA A019

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • Advancements in Chemistry Research: Implications of Biomolecular Interactions and Catalyzed Synthesis – Science Center – Dye Lecture Hall

  • Hispanic Studies Honors: Highlighting Cultural Memory and Social Justice – CELA A019

12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS IN SCIENCE CENTER

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Utilizing Mathematics to Conceptualize the Universe – Science Center – Dye Lecture Hall

  • Third Year Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Panel – Wilder 101

  • Digital Innovations Furthering Discoveries and Innovative Accessibility in Classics and Archaeology – King 343

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Fourth Year Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Panel – Wilder 101

  • Exploring Artistic Expression in the Digital Age: From Music to Visual Culture and Social Media Activism – King 343

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Exploring Diversity in Biology: From Plant Evolution to Animal Communication and Environmental Studies – Science Center – Dye Lecture Hall

  • Contemporary Issues in Politics: Identity, Mind, and Security – Wilder 101

 

 

Live Oral Presentations Info, Time, and Locations 

These presentations will be taking place in different buildings across campus betweeen 10AM-12PM and 2PM-5PM. The presentations are grouped into panels that you can find in the Schedule at a Glance. 

 

 

Poster Presentations Info, Time, and Locations 

These presentations will be taking place in the Science Center Perlik Commons, the long hallway that faces Wilder Hall, between 12PM-2PM.