Audience at Research Symposium
Research Symposium
An annual event showcasing excellence in research across the college

College Research Symposium

Next event: October 2027

For more information on how to submit a poster or abstract, visit the college’s internal web.

Showcasing research by our undergraduate, graduate, and professional veterinary medical students, postdoctoral researchers, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine residents and interns.

Students at research symposium

During the symposium the college also recognizes excellence in research with a keynote address by the Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence faculty recipient and numerous awards are presented, including:

  • Dean’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Research Award presentation
  • Presentation of prizes for poster competition in five categories
    • Undergraduate student
    • Graduate student
    • Postdoctoral researcher
    • DVM student and intern
    • DVM resident

2026 College Research Symposium gallery

Photo of audience watching part of Samuel Thumbi Mwangi's video presentation.

Presenter talking to Dr. Doug Call with research poster in the background
Presenter posing next to their research poster.
Photo taken at an interesting angle, where two presenters are explaining their research.

College Research Symposium stories


zoetis logo

Thanks to Zoetis for their annual support of this event.


Questions about giving? Contact Lynne Haley or 509-335-5021.