Undergraduate Research Symposium Winners Announced

Duquesne’s 13th annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium (URSS) highlighted the university’s interdisciplinary approach to research and recognized several talented students who received monetary prizes for their efforts.

Photo if URSS Award Winners

The virtual event, held from April 12 to 16, showcased the work of more than 265 students from all undergraduate schools. The URSS featured 175 projects, including live oral presentations, poster sessions and a creative video competition. The event also included an interactive component that elicited more than 430 comments on the symposium’s platform.

A comprehensive list of the winners and descriptions are available online.

The Office of Research, which sponsors the URSS, encourages students to participate in research early in their academic careers, preparing them with essential skills while expanding their horizons in their fields of study.