4th Annual NCSA Student Research Conference

Join us for the 4th Annual NCSA Student Research Conference on April 23, 2026, from 12:30–5:00 p.m. at NCSA! Undergraduate and graduate students working with NCSA researchers or NCSA faculty affiliates are invited to register to present, along with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students whose research is in areas of interest to NCSA.

This student conference will feature oral presentations, a poster session, and the opportunity to interact with industry partners at our industry panel and dinner. This event is also a great opportunity to explore NCSA research areas and connect with NCSA researchers and students — just register to attend!

Dinner is complimentary. The event is free to attend, with no registration fee. Registration ends April 1st, 2026, be sure to register now! Schedule (All times shown in CST): 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. | Conference Check-in, NCSA Lobby1:00 - 1:05 p.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks by Shrikant, NCSA Director, NCSA Atrium1:05 - 2:00 p.m. | Poster Session, NCSA Atrium2:00 - 2:10 p.m. | Break2:10 - 3:05 p.m. | Oral Presentations - Rooms: 2000, 2100, 3000, 3100, 4000, 41033:05 - 3:10 p.m. | Break3:10 - 3:55 p.m. | Industry Panel, NCSA Auditorium3:55 - 4:00 p.m. | Break 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Dinner and Industry Interactions, NCSA Atrium