mcbUSA is holding its Fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium this December 5th! This event is open to any undergraduate students who are interested in presenting a poster about their current, past, or proposed future scientific research including literature reviews. No final results of research are needed; any findings of a project are welcome to be shared!
This is a great opportunity to share your projects and practice presenting research! We will also hold a workshop with further guidance on how to prepare a poster, as well as provide support and office hours along the way. We invite you to join us as a presenter or attendee!
Latest Announcements
(last updated on 11/8/25)
Abstract submissions are now open. Please submit your abstract here by Wednesday November 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm!
Important Dates
Wed| October 22
- [Fall 2025] mcbUSA Undergraduate Research Symposium Infosession
- Valley Life Sciences Building 2063 from 8-9 PM (Slidedeck Here)
Wed| November 5
- Poster Workshop with Dr. Beatty (RSVP here)
- Wheeler 224 from 5-6 PM
Wed| November 12
- Abstract submissions (for poster presentation) are due @ 11:59 PM (Submit here)
Sat | November 15
- Notification of selection to be a poster presenter will be sent out by email
Sun | November 23
- Final Poster submissions are due @ 11:59 PM (The submission form will be sent to selected presenters by email.)
- Attendee sign-ups (attending, but not giving an oral or poster presentation) due @ 11:59 PM (RSVP here)
- Posters will be printed by mcbUSA
Fri| December 5
- Research Symposium
- Social Sciences Building 60 from 2-5 PM
Office hours
We are opening office hours for interested poster presenters to work collaboratively with peers and gain feedback from mcbUSA members on poster layout, guidelines, and more. Office hours and locations will be posted and updated on this website.
Sat | November 1st
- Rachelle’s Office Hours: 1-5 PM at Asha Tea House (2086 University Ave, Berkeley)
Sat | November 8th
- Education Committee Office Hours: 10 AM – 1 PM at The Graduate (2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley)
Fri | November 21st
- Education Committee Office Hours: 5 PM – 7 PM at The Graduate (2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley)
** Office Hours are also available by appointment! Please contact rachelle.yang@berkeley.edu to schedule.
Posters
- Due date: Sunday November 23rd, 2025 @ 11:59 PM **firm deadline**
- Organize the poster to fit 2 x 3 feet (matches the MCB Department Honors Research poster session size)
- Posters should be submitted using the form that was emailed to the selected presenters.
FAQs
Q: When and where is the symposium?
A: The symposium will be on Friday December 5th, 2025, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at the Social Sciences Building 60.
Q: Who is organizing the symposium?
A: As a student organization at UC Berkeley sponsored by the Molecular and Cell Department, mcbUSA aims to support the academic and professional development of the undergraduate biology community!
Q: How can I prepare for the symposium?
A: We will be having a symposium workshop that you can RSVP for here. If you’re also interested in learning about poster presentations / publications in general, we highly encourage you to attend this event! Additionally, leading up to the symposium, we will also have office hours (details above) in case you have any other questions.
Q: How much is the fee for mcbUSA to print a poster for us for the symposium?
A: The posters will be free! This semester, there will be no fee for presenters associated with poster printing.
Q: Can I attend the mcbUSA symposium without presenting a poster?
A: Yes! This symposium is open to anyone interested in learning more about others’ research, meeting with faculty, or attending a symposium in general.
Q: What type of research can I present for the symposium?
A: Any research that is finished (e.g., a summer research project) or currently in progress.
Contact
Please reach out to rachelle.yang@berkeley.edu if you have any questions!