Celebrate CU Denver’s Student Research and Creative Scholarship!

RaCAS is back to celebrate CU Denver's student researchers! For this 27th annual event, we are excited to host student presentations in a hybrid format.

The Virtual Showcase begins on Wednesday, April 24th. On Friday, April 26th, we will celebrate in-person at the Lola and Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center on the CU Denver Campus. All are welcome for this hybrid celebration showcasing posters, oral presentations, and media exhibits. The day will feature opening remarks at 9:00 am and plenty of opportunities to interact with peers, colleagues, future collaborators, family, and friends. Attend the RaCAS Resource Fair to learn how you can get involved in research and creative projects. Lunch is provided for all attendees.

RaCAS Schedule | Friday, April 26th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 

Lola and Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center | Student Commons Building

View full presenter schedule below. Access all project abstracts, virtual project materials, & Hyflex session Zoom links on Virtual Showcase here: https://symposium.foragerone.com/2024-racas 

  • 8:00 – 9:00 | Wellness Center Gym 
    • Presenter Set-up & Breakfast
    • Reviewer Check-in
  • 9:00 – 9:30 | Wellness Center Gym  
    • Opening Remarks: Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Constancio Nakuma
    • Announcement of Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award: Associate Vice Chancellor- Office of Academic Achievement, Dr. Margaret Wood
  • 9:45 – 11:15 | Student Commons Building
    • Hyflex and Oral Presentations by Category
    • President's Sustainable Solutions Challenge Oral Presentations
  • 11:30 – 1:00 | Wellness Center Gym 
    • Poster and Media Exhibit Presentations
    • President's Sustainable Solutions Challenge Poster Presentations
    • Resource Fair
    • Lunch for Presenters and Attendees
  • 1:00 | People's Choice Voting Closes: Click Here to Vote
  • 1:30 – 2:00 | Wellness Center Gym 
    • Closing Comments: Associate Professor & Chair- Department of Communication, Dr. Lisa B. Keränen
    • Announcement of President’s Sustainable Solution Challenge Awards: Executive Director- Building Maintenance & Operations, Gregory Gibson
    • Announcements of People’s Choice Awards: Senior Program Coordinator- Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities, Liz Evans
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