More information about April 14-18, 2025, events coming soon!

A celebration of discovery

About Show Me Research Week

The University of Missouri is home to a thriving research and creative scholarship community that nurtures and supports thousands of undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs. Show Me Research Week is a celebration of their accomplishments and a showcase for all community stakeholders to see their investments come to fruition.

RESEARCH and creative scholarship

Seek. Solve. Show. These are the goals of our research and creative scholarship community. Join us as we SHOW the latest findings of our students. 

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SEEK.

Support

Businesses, educational institutions and supporters can benefit from volunteering and sponsoring events. MU departments and professional organizations can offer complementary programming. Gifts help us expand the Show Me Research Week experience.

Support Give Volunteer

SOLVE.

Judge 

We are seeking any current or retired faculty, staff, professionals, graduate and postdoctoral fellows to judge in all disciplines for our research presentations. 

Faculty and mentors

Encourage your students and/or postdoctoral fellows to participate and present. 

Judge Mentor

SHOW.

Present

Find information about presentation options, abstract submission guidelines, competition rubrics and everything else you need to know to participate. 

Presenters Find a student presenter

Experience it all

A full week of research including creative work displays, oral and poster presentations, keynote speakers, professional development sessions and award ceremony. 

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April 2025 events

Monday,   
April 14		Tuesday,   
April 15		Wednesday,   
April 16		Thursday,   
April 17		Friday,   
April 18

11:30 a.m.-6  p.m.
Visual Art and Design Showcase (VADS) at Columbia Art League

12:30-3:30 p.m.
Posters and Oral Presentations in Rooms N201 and N204, Memorial Union North

4-5 p.m.
VADS Awards in Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union North

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Posters and Oral Presentations in Rooms N201 and N204, Memorial Union North

11:30 a.m.-6  p.m.
Visual Art and Design Showcase at Columbia Art League

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Posters and Oral Presentations in Rooms N201 and N204, Memorial Union North

11:30 a.m.-6  p.m.
Visual Art and Design Showcase at Columbia Art League

 

11:30 a.m.-6  p.m.
Visual Art and Design Showcase at Columbia Art League

2-4 p.m.
Show Me Research Week Awards Ceremony and Closing Reception in Monsanto Auditorium, Bond Life Sciences Center

2-3:15 p.m. 
Humanities Symposium Student Panel in S203, Memorial Union South

9:30-10:45 a.m.
Humanities Symposium student panel in Room 572, Bond Life Sciences Center

11:30 a.m.-6  p.m.
Visual Art and Design Showcase at Columbia Art League

11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 
Humanities Symposium Keynote: Stephanie Hedge in Monsanto Auditorium, Bond Life Sciences Center

2-3:15 p.m.
Humanities Symposium Student Panel in Room 572, Bond Life Sciences Center

Questions? Email us or call us at 573-882-1714.