Stanford Report, October 11, 2006

Students to present research, creative and public-service work

Faculty, staff, alumni and students are invited to attend a forum where undergraduates will present their research, creative projects and public service.

The Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Public Service (SURPS) is scheduled for 3:30 to 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in McCaw Hall in the Arrillaga Alumni Center. It will feature more than 100 poster or visual presentations from the physical sciences, humanities, social sciences, creative arts and public service.

"We know that many undergraduates are engaged in amazing research projects. Now they can inspire other students to pursue their intellectual passion through research. They also can get faculty, graduate students and alumni excited by their search for new knowledge, new creative expression or public service," said Susie Brubaker-Cole, director of undergraduate advising and research.

Because the event will take place the first afternoon of Reunion Homecoming, students' projects also may catch the eye of alumni, she added. "Who knows? Someone who can help them take the next step or implement their project or exhibit their paintings might come and give a young researcher the boost he or she needs."

For more information on SURPS, visit http://surps.stanford.edu/, call 724-7562 or e-mail urp@vpue.stanford.edu.