Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
(URDC)

What is the URDC?

• Students display their research posters to legislators and visitors in the Capitol rotunda in Jefferson City
• The participating students have opportunities to let legislators know how their research addresses the needs of society
• The URDC demonstrates to legislators the unique opportunities undergraduate students from the University of Missouri have to participate in meaningful research with faculty
• A limited number of students from each of the four UM campuses participate

What are the criteria for selection for the URDC? 

• Missouri residency
• Merit of the research project
• Interest of the research project to state legislators
• Ability to communicate well

Important Dates:

• Nomination deadline:  26 October 2007
• Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol:  30 April 2008

For more information:

• See the Frequently Ask Questions
• Look at the Nomination Form
• See photos, posters, and abstracts from previous years
• Contact Dr. Kathryn Walterscheid, the Director of Undergraduate Research, CAS at walterscheidk@umsl.edu

Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol is supported by
College of Arts and Sciences
Academic Affairs
Office of Research Administration
Center for Teaching and Learning