STUDENT RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

STUDENT RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM November 14, 2026 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Student Research Symposium 2026 Saturday, November 14 2026 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Accepting abstracts for poster and oral presentations through October 8th! 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 14th. 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. Plus, all student presenters will receive a FREE Riveredge Membership just for participating! Student Presenter: Free! Abstracts submission deadline October 8th. Current Student Non-presenter: Free Supporter by November 9: $5 Supporter after November 9: $7 Children under 12: Free (must be accompanied by an adult) All registrations include a catered lunch! Please indicate dietary restrictions/allergies on the registration form. Student Presenters – Submit Your Abstract Here by Oct 8th Supporters & Presenters – Register Here High School Groups – Register Here Call for Student Presenters! How to submit your abstract: We invite college students to submit an abstract of a current or recent year’s 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. The abstract submission deadline is October 8th! There will be cash prizes up to $300 awarded for the best oral and poster presentations. Plus, all presenters will receive a FREE Riveredge Membership just for participating! Submit Your Abstract Here by Oct 8 Register Here After Submitting Your Abstract Please see below for important presentation information. Presentation Information for Student Presenters Poster Presentation Posters should be a maximum size of 44″ X 36″ We will have a tripod easel and poster board set up for you. Posters will be attached to the display boards using binder clips that will be provided. Poster set-up will be 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 (the morning of the event). Alternativity, students are welcome to drop off their posters to Riveredge Nature Center weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. before November, 14th. Presenters should be available to discuss their posters at the event during the poster session (time TBD) Oral Presentation Presentations are scheduled for a 15 minute block (10-12 minute presentation with an additional 3-5 minutes for a question-and-answer period). Sessions will be moderated and the time limit enforced. Computers attached to digital projectors will be equipped with USB ports for flash drives. It is best to have multiple copies of your presentation saved in the cloud and on physical media. All rooms will be equipped with a computer, projector, and screen. If additional equipment, including audio, is needed, please indicate this when you submit your abstract. Keynote speaker: Michael Tiller Ph.D. Forestry Stephen F. Austin State University M.S. Environmental Science Stephen F. Austin University B.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Texas A&M University Professional Experience Wildland Urban Interface Specialist II, Texas A&M Forest Service, Nacogdoches, TX (2014-2016) Fire Apparatus Engineer/Firefighter, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (1988-2003) Research Interests Forest ecology Fire ecology Fire management Ecological restoration Thank you, sponsors! DENNIS MILLER GREAT WATERS GROUP OF THE SIERRA CLUB Trout Unlimited SE Wisconsin Chapter Show Your Support by Sponsoring this Event! questions? We’re happy to help! Give Riveredge’s Research Manager, Jana Gedymin, a call at 262-375-2715 or email her at [email protected]. Email Jana @