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Center for Undergraduate Research and Intellectual Opportunities (CURIO): Undergraduate Academic Conferences

Guide to undergraduate research and publishing for the College of Arts & Humanities

What is an academic conference?

An academic conference is a one-day or multiday event during which researchers from a variety of disciplines present their work to each other. Conferences are an important way researchers stay connected to others in their field and learn about recent trends and developments in their area.

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