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Undergraduate Research Conference

2023 Call for Proposals

Conference Theme: I ka wa ma mua, ka wa ma hope - Through the past is the future

The Undergraduate Research Conference is looking for quality research proposals from BYU–Hawaii students of all disciplines to be presented at our annual on-campus conference on Thursday, March 30. While proposals on all topics are welcome, we are especially interested in projects that address issues of sustainability. Sustainability can be interpreted broadly, so we encourage you to discuss with professors how it applies to your field of study. The BYU–Hawaii Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability affirms that "our student body belongs to a rich cultural history of unique sustainability practices from Oceania and Asia. How is that legacy applied in the present and carried into the future?" How does your academic work address issues of sustainability? How does your work contribute to meaningful change in the present and into the future?

Project Categories

  • Paper presentations
  • Posters
  • Performances
  • Creative writing readings
  • Art displays
  • Multimedia

Important Dates

  • February 21 - Abstract Submission Deadline
  • February 22-28 - Acceptance Emails Sent
  • March 15 - Project Submission Deadline (for awards consideration)
  • March 30 - Conference

Submission Guidelines

Abstract (required)

  • Include student presenter's name, major, title of presentation, and name of faculty mentor.
  • Include one paragraph of up to 200 words explaining the project and how it contributes to meaningful change in the present and into the future
  • Submit abstracts using the online portal (open January 15 through February 15).

Project Submission for Awards Consideration (optional)

  • Submission of completed project by the deadline is required only for students who would like to be considered for awards.
  • Papers should be 1800-2000 words in length; posters should be 33" x 44" and submitted as PDF files.

In partnership with Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability, Intersections: Journal of Asia Pacific Undergraduate Research, Asia Pacific Career Conference, and the Joseph F. Smith Library.