ICUR 2023

ICUR 2023 is a wrap! Thanks to everyone who participated, collaborated and shared their research and experiences.

Watch recordings from ICUR 2023

ICUR 2023, Treasure Valley in-person reception

July 19-20, 2023 (Virtual conference)

ICUR 2023 is free and open to the public! Join us for a two-day virtual celebration showcasing the leading edge of undergraduate research in all disciplines from across Idaho.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023: 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 20, 2023: 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

New this year: In-person receptions will be held at each of the three campuses: Boise State University, Idaho State University and University of Idaho. Visit the In-Person Receptions tab for more information.

Have Questions? We’re here to help! Email us at studentresearch@boisestate.edu

Dates and Conference Information

Poster Submission

The deadline to revise your project information is Tuesday, July 11.

You don’t need your poster, yet. In the initial submission form you will be asked for basic information (e.g. name, email), your project title, and your faculty research supervisor’s information. More details are available at Poster Submission Guidelines (Google doc).

ICUR 2023 Submission Form

Registration

ICUR will be held as a virtual event Wednesday, July 19 and Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Registration is through a platform called Fourwaves. Registered participants will receive a confirmation message and more details will be shared via email closer to the date. Registration deadline is Thursday, July 20, 2023.

If you are an undergraduate student who will submit a poster, please go to the ‘Submission’ tab to submit your initial submission form by Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Schedule

Day One: Wednesday, July 19, 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

To access this virtual event, you will need to register and log-in to the Fourwaves site

Time	Session
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM MDT	ICUR OPENING SESSION Welcome \| Keynote Talk \| What to Expect
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM MDT	LIGHTNING TALKS Several Talks \| Three Minutes \| Endless Possibilities Undergraduate researchers from across the state share their research projects in an exciting 3-minute pitch setting.
11:45 AM -12:45 PM MDT	LUNCH BREAK
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM MDT	NETWORKING: MEET A PROF 15+ Professors \| 15+ Research Topics \| Meet & Greet Breakout Rooms Hear from a variety of faculty from across the state about their research journeys and scholarly interests. Then meet in small groups with these professors.
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM MDT	INTRODUCTION TO PANEL DISCUSSIONS Join in an open discussion while we get ready for the two panel discussions.
2:30 PM - 3.30 PM MDT	PANEL SESSIONS
2:30 PM - 3.30 PM MDT	PANEL FOR FACULTY: Flavors of Undergraduate Research Faculty will hear about the different ways they can involve undergraduate students in research.
2:30 PM - 3.30 PM MDT	PANEL FOR STUDENTS: Industry Opportunities Students will hear from recent alumni who have positions in industry.
3:30 PM - 3:35 PM MDT	TRANSITION BACK TO MAIN ROOM
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM MDT	PANEL: THE GRAD SCHOOL JOURNEY Graduate students share their pathways to graduate school and the lessons they have learned along the way.
4:35 PM - 4:45 PM MDT	CLOSING SESSION Day 1 Recap \| Day 2 Preview

Day Two: Thursday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

To access this virtual event, you will need to register and log-in to the Fourwaves site

Time	Session
9 AM - 11 AM MDT	PAIRED RESEARCH TALKS Three Mentor-Student Teams \| Three Projects \| All the Backstory 3 faculty and undergraduate student researchers talk about their joint research projects.
11 AM - 11:15 AM MDT	INTRODUCTION TO SYNCHRONOUS POSTER SESSIONS ~200 Posters \| Three Rounds \| Virtual Walk Ups
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM MDT	POSTER SESSION 01
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM MDT	LUNCH BREAK
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM MDT	POSTER SESSION 02
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MDT	POSTER SESSION 03
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM MDT	BREAK AND TRANSITION BACK TO ZOOM
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM MDT	ICUR CLOSING SESSION Keynote Speaker \| Final Remarks

In-Person Receptions

ICUR 2023 will include additional in-person receptions at Boise State University, Idaho State University and University of Idaho. Attendees are welcome to choose which reception to attend.

Boise State University: Treasure Valley Reception

July 18, 2023, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. MDT
Micron Center for Materials Research, University Drive, Boise State University
Network with researchers from across the Treasure Valley and celebrate their efforts ahead of our 2-day conference. There will be a gallery walk of select posters. Refreshments will be provided. Parking may be available on a limited basis for non-Boise State attendees. For questions, email studentresearch@boisestate.edu

University of Idaho: ICUR Opening Reception and Poster Session

July 18, 2023, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m MDT at the Education Bldg. 5th floor Rooftop Patio
An opening poster session dinner reception for ICUR 2023 at the University of Idaho.
Buffet style dinner and a gallery walk of select posters to kick-off ICUR 2023.
For questions, email undergrad-research@uidaho.edu

Idaho State University: ICUR Opening Reception

July 19, 2023, 8 am to 11 a.m. MDT at the Rendezvous, ABC Suites
The Office for Research is sponsoring an ICUR opening event, breakfast, and goody bags for those students, faculty, and staff participating in the ICUR conference. The opening speaker at 9:30 will be shown on screen in the Wood River Room.
Complete this ICUR Opening Breaksfast form to RSVP for this reception. For questions, email rebekahcruz@isu.edu

Resources

Here are some resources to help you as you register or submit a poster for ICUR 2023

How to make a successful scientific poster

Tips, do’s & don’ts and examples for creating printed and digital posters

Designing a digital poster

Poster presentation, design and additional resources for sharing a poster digitally

Using Fourwaves for presenting posters

Submitting students:

How can a participant upload their poster or other presentation material

ALL participants:

Have Questions?

We’re here to help! Email us at studentresearch@boisestate.edu