Join us for Undergraduate Research Day (URD), a celebration of academic discovery, creativity, and student achievement. URD showcases the outstanding research, scholarly, and creative work conducted by undergraduate students from across many disciplines.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thurman J. White Forum Building
Throughout the day, visitors can explore poster sessions, oral presentations, and performances that highlight the depth and diversity of undergraduate scholarship. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or member of the community, you’re invited to engage with presenters and learn more about the innovative projects shaping the future.
Attire is business professional.
For additional information or accommodations, please email universityevents@ou.edu or call (405) 325-1701.
| Check In | 8:00am |
|---|---|
| Event Kick-Off | 8:40am |
| Morning Session | 9:10am |
| Lunch / Intermission | 11:10am |
| Afternoon Session | 1:00pm |
| Closing Reception | 3:00pm |
| Time | Event | Details |
| 8:00-8:30 a.m. | Registration | Breakfast is served. Boomer and Sooner greet guests as they arrive and direct them to breakfast. |
| 8:40-8:50 a.m. | Welcome, Dean Paul Gilmore | Introduces Senior Vice President and Provost, André-Denis Wright. |
| 8:50-9:00 a.m. | Remarks, Provost André-Denis Wright | |
| 9:00-9:10 a.m. | Break for Session I Presentations | |
| 9:10-11:10 a.m. | Session I FYRE Poster Presentations | First-Year Research Experience Program. |
| 9:10-11:10 a.m. | Session I Oral Presentations, Non FYRE | |
| 9:10-11:10 a.m. | Session I Poster Presentations, Non FYRE | |
| 11:10-11:25 a.m. | Break for Lunch Segment | |
| 11:25 a.m. | Dean Gilmore Opens Lunch | Introduces the 15th President of the University of Oklahoma, Joseph Harroz, Jr. |
| 11:27-11:37 a.m. | President Harroz Remarks | |
| 11:40 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Lunch | Lunch is served. Galina Brauer Quintet plays. |
| 12:45-1:00 p.m. | Break for Session II Presentations | |
| 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Session II FYRE Poster Presentations | |
| 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Session II Oral Presentations, Non FYRE | |
| 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Session II Poster Presentations, Non FYRE | |
| 3:00-3:05 p.m. | Break for Reception | Boomer and Sooner greet guests and help direct them to the reception. |
| 3:05-3:07 p.m. | Closing, Dean Paul Gilmore | Introduces Vice President for Research and Partnerships, Matt Hulver. |
| 3:07-3:15 p.m. | Remarks, Vice President Matt Hulver | |
| 3:15-4:00 p.m. | Reception | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Conclude |
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