Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference (GURC) 2024

GURC 2024 will be hosted by Oxford College of Emory University in Oxford, Georgia, on November 8 - 9, 2024. We invite you to join us for this 13th annual conference to present your research, performances, or artwork and to learn more about the exciting undergraduate work being conducted by other students in the region. GURC welcomes all fields of research and creative activities.

As one of Emory's nine schools, Oxford provides a distinctive, liberal arts focused education for the first and second years of college in a small-town, close-knit setting.

Oxford College is located in the place where Emory was founded more than 180 years ago. When Emory moved to Atlanta in 1919, the university retained its original campus, later creating Oxford College. The university's oldest buildings are found on the Oxford campus, some of which will be utilized during the conference.

While visiting Oxford, we encourage you to take advantage of the resources located on and near campus.  Walking trails can be found by visiting this link. In addition, the town of Oxford features restaurants and shopping and is well known as the backdrop of many popular TV shows including Sweet Magnolias and The Vampire Diaries. 

GURC Program, Schedule, and Important Dates

Conference Program

Click here to download a PDF of the full conference program.

Conference App

To download the conference app, go to your app store and search for Cvent Events. After downloading, withing the app search for Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference. Click on the conference and it will ask for your name and email. Use the email address you used to register for the conference. You will be sent an email with a passcode to log in. Then you should have access to the conference app, where we you can find all the information about the conference.

Conference Overview

*OSC - Oxford Student Center

Friday, November 8, 2024

• 4:00-7:00 PM - Conference Registration Desk Open (OSC)
• 4:30-5:30 PM - Pre-Conference Workshops for Faculty and Students
• 6:00-6:15 PM - Opening Address by Kenneth Carter (OSC)
• 6:15-8:00 PM - Evening Mixer (OSC)
• 7:00-7:30 PM - Executive Board/GURC Business Meeting (OSC)

Saturday, November 9, 2024

• 7:30-8:00 AM - Breakfast and Registration Desk Open (OSC)
• 8:00-8:15 AM - Morning Welcome Address by Badia Ahad (OSC)
• 8:30-9:30 AM - Paper Presentation Session 1
• 9:40-10:40 AM - Paper Presentation Session 2
• 10:50-11:50 PM - Paper Presentation Session 3
• 12:00-12:40 PM
  • Group A: Lunch (Oxford Dining Hall)
  • Group B: Poster/Visual/Performance Sessions
• 12:40-12:55 PM - Break
• 12:55-1:35 PM
  
  • Group A: Poster/Visual/Performance Sessions
  • Group B: Lunch (Oxford Dining Hall)
• 12:00-1:35 PM - Graduate Program Fair (Williams Hall/Gymnasium)
• 1:40-2:40 PM - Paper Presentation Session 4
• 2:50-3:50 PM - Paper Presentation Session 5
• 4:00-4:30 PM - Closing Address by Tasha Dobbin-Bennett

Abstract Submission

• August 26 - Abstract submissions open
• September 29 - Abstract submissions close
• October 8 - Abstract decision responses will be sent.
• October 18 - Accepted presenters must register by this date to reserve their presentation slot.

General registration is now open until November 9, 2024, or until all spots are filled.

Registration Fees

Students: $75
Non-Student (faculty, mentors, administrators): $150

About GURC

GURC strives to be the premiere Southeastern regional undergraduate research and creative conference. This conference is hosted once a year to promote original student scholarship conducted with faculty and staff mentors. GURC also serves as a networking conference to assist undergraduates with career and graduate school opportunities.

Executive Board, Georgia Undergraduate Research Collective

President: Dan Walter, Oxford College/Emory University (GURC 2024-25)
Immediate Past President: Lavonna Lovern, Valdosta State University
President-Elect: Kevin Bucholtz, Georgia College and State University
Vice President-Elect: Tsu-Ming Chiang, Georgia College and State University
Secretary: Kymberly Harris, Georgia Southern

GURC Member Institutions*

• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
• Augusta University
• Columbus State University
• Dalton State College
• Emory University/Oxford College
• Fort Valley State University
• Georgia College & State University
• Georgia Gwinnett College
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Georgia State University
• Georgia Southern University
• Georgia Southwestern University
• Kennesaw State University
• Mercer University
• University of Georgia
• University of North Georgia
• University of West Georgia
• Valdosta State University

*Students do not have to attend a member institution in order to submit or present at the GURC 

Questions?

All questions can be sent to GURC@emory.edu.