Prepare for UROC

What is UROC? Drop-in Info Sessions

Come to an online drop-in info session to learn more about the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference and what your options are for presenting.
All sessions have the same Zoom link

Jan 27, 2026 Tuesday: 9:30-10:30 am
Feb 4, 2026 Wednesday: 2-3 pm
Feb 9, 2026 Monday: 4-5 pm
Feb 19, 2026 Thursday: 11am-12pm

Turn an Assignment into a UROC Poster

Are you interested in UROC but aren't sure what you would present? This video will show you how you can turn a course assignment into a UROC poster, with a lot of tips and tricks for successful poster design.

How to Write an Abstract

Please use these resources to help you write your abstract for UROC. Reach out to uresearch@unm.edu if you need further assistance writing your abstract.

• Four minute video on how to write an abstract
• PowerPoint slides on how to write an abstract

UROC Preparation Workshops

The following workshops will be held on Tuesdays, from 12:30 - 1:30 and will help you prepare for your UROC presentation(s). They will all be offered both in-person in Zimmerman and online - pizza will be provided to in-person attendees! RSVP is encouraged, but not required. To learn more about each workshop, click on the links.

March 3, 2026: Pizza & Presentation Skills: What is a Conference?
March 10, 2026: Pizza & Presentation Skills: Presentation Design
March 24, 2026: Pizza & Presentation Skills: Data Visualization
April 7, 2026: Pizza & Presentation Skills: Delivering Presentations

Practice Your UROC Presentation

We invite you to practice your UROC presentations (you can practice any mode - oral, poster (you do NOT have to print this out, a digital version can be projected), UROC 180 or Research story) with a URAD student ambassador who will offer you feedback on your presentation.

Click on the links below to register for any of the sessions; all practice sessions will be held in the Honors College Forum:

Schedule a 1-on-1 for Poster Design Guidance

Are you planning to present a poster at UROC? Schedule an appointment with Dayna Diamond of the Adobe Creative Commons on the 1st floor of Zimmerman to get support, feedback and guidance on making your poster as effective as it can be.