Present Your Research at Lab Expo 2026
Daly, Meagan
Hope you are doing well! We would like to welcome you to present your research projects at Biomedical Engineering Society’s Lab Expo 2026!
Lab Expo is an annual research symposium open to all departments that will take place this school year on Friday, January 16th, 2026 in PC West Ballrooms. For the past few years, Lab Expo has been run entirely by undergraduates to develop scientific literacy, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and encourage scientific advocacy. This is achieved by allowing researchers to present their work to the large UCSD undergraduate population, thereby exposing them to all of the amazing research happening in and around campus. When we last held our event, we had a turnout of over 300 undergraduates with around 40 presenters across more than 15 departments, and this year we aim to expand even further.
Lab Expo will be an excellent opportunity to:
1. Practice - Undergraduates and graduate students alike will have the opportunity to practice presenting to onlookers in a low-stakes environment that facilitates growth!
2. Connect - Lab Expo is a perfect opportunity for your group to network with other researchers, get inspired by others’ interests, and discover opportunities for collaboration.
3. Inspire - Share your passion for science and inspire the next generation of students!
4. Recruit - Increase your department's visibility among undergraduates interested in research. If you are looking to recruit undergraduates to work on side projects or help out with research, Lab Expo is ideal!
We are currently looking for presenters to participate in Lab Expo. There are multiple events you can participate in.
1. Graduate Student Panel (GSP): An event where graduates have the time to talk about their journey getting into graduate school and offer advice to curious students with similar aspirations. This is an interdisciplinary event where we encourage grad students from all different departments to come together and offer a guiding hand to undergraduates who are looking forward to graduate school and would benefit from hearing from a personal perspective what there is to expect. *For Grad Students only*
2. Networking Lunch: A session where attendees can network with different presenters or faculty members at the event, building a connection with people from different departments and at the same time enjoying the free lunch provided. Attendees would have the opportunity to discuss research that they are interested in with presenters. This event would be a great opportunity to practice communication skills, build connections within the research field, and participate in deep discussions regarding research.
3. Poster Presentation: Lab Expo aims to provide a stress-free and rewarding experience to all researchers on campus by giving them another opportunity to practice their presentation skills. Alongside the large number of attendees who can provide valuable suggestions, upon request, there will be feedback where experienced faculties or graduate students will evaluate attendees' poster content and presentation skills and give advice. This event could serve as a training ground for novice researchers who are ready to present their results.
For parties interested in presenting the sign-up link is here.
For further information, you can contact us at – adl...@ucsd.edu and csl...@ucsd.edu – or contact one of the Lab Expo Chairs:
Jade Lee
Anika Yogi
Thank you for your time, and we hope to hear from you!
Best Regards,
Adam Lee and Cora Lee
UCSD | Lab Expo Committee