UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference
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2026 UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference
2027 UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference
The UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2027, in the UTC University Center. The event showcases the research and creative works of UTC undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff. Presentation formats include posters, performances, arts displays, panels, and oral presentations. Non-UTC students and students enrolled at local high schools and community colleges are invited to present. The event is free and open to the public.
Key Dates
| Presenter Submission Form available on conference website | December 2026 |
| Presenter Submission Form deadline | Sunday, February 21, 2027 by 11 pm |
| Symposium materials submission deadline for Poster and Oral Presenters | Wednesday, April 7, 2027 by 11 pm |
| Spring Research and Arts Conference | Wednesday, April 14, 2027 |
- 2027 Spring Research and Arts Conference Committee Members
Amy Kyriakidis, Center for Wellbeing
Bernadette DePrez, Nursing
Carter Graham, Communications and Marketing
Chris Cox, Mathematics
Derek Luizzo, Physical Therapy
Ella Dubendorfer, Political Science
Heidi Maradiaga, Academic Affairs
Jean Betters, Facilities
Jennifer Lynberg, School of Education
Jenny Wells, Academic Support
Juanita Wade, Military Science
Julia Bursch, Research Institute
Karissa Peyer, HHP
Katie Gohn, Library
Keith White, Institutional Research
Kelsey Simoni, International Education
Kim Sapp, UTC Research Institute
Kimele Carter, Disability Resource Center
Kira Robison, History
Kristen Black, Psychology
Lorna Durrant, School of Education
Lynn Purkey, Languages & Literature
Meridith Madison, Student Administration
Miele Madison, Accounting
Nishani Vincent, Accounting
Pratibha Deepak, Psychology
Sarah Hiese, Political Science
Taylor Kozell, Occupational Therapy
Wolday Abrha, Engineering Management