VIP and CURE Spring 2026 Poster Session
Join us for our VIP and Cure Spring 2026 Poster session
The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) and course-based undergraduate research experiences (CURE) programs at the University of Arizona are holding their Poster Session on Friday 04/24/2026 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom (North & South) at the University of Arizona Tucson Main campus. The address is: 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719.
The event is open to the public and will feature posters and poster alternatives like demos or videos from VIP teams and CURE courses across campus, representing multiple programs, disciplines, and areas of inquiry. With a strong focus on undergraduate research, the VIP and CURE programs provide course-based opportunities, as well as federal work-study opportunities, for students to participate in faculty-led research, design, and creative inquiry projects.
Who is invited: Leaders and participants in all active VIP teams and CURE courses, as well as family, friends, special University guests, and community members interested in undergraduate research.
Poster Session Schedule
(12:30 - 1:00 - Poster Setup)
- 1:00 - 1:15 -Welcome
- Musical Interlude: Flute Performance Studies CURE: Malevich from Three Ostinatic Passacaglias on Russian Themes, the 2024 Premiere Prix Morceau de Concours Process Showcasing Creation, Performance, and Productivity in the music of Cole Nagoda, U of A BM 2028, performed by Benjamin Rothermich, flutist: BM 2026, U of A Honors Scholar, U of A Presser Scholar, and Sonja Blake, Pianist
- 1:15 - 2:15 - EVEN-Numbered Poster/Poster-Alternative Presenters Show their Work
- 2:15 - 2:30 - Transition - Switch from Even to Odd Presenters
- Musical Interlude: Songs from La Peña del SurCo, a Latin American Folk Music Gathering, performed by Marcos Escudero, María Fausti, and Cade Young
- 2:30 - 3:30 - ODD-Numbered Poster/Poster-Alternative Presenters Show their Work
- 3:30 - Viewer's Choice Votes Due
- Musical Interlude: Flute Performance Studies CURE/VIP: Yollocuicatl, the 2026 Premiere Prix Morceau de Concours Process Showcasing Creation, Performance, and Productivity in the Music of Justino Pérez, BM, MM, U of A PhD 2029, performed by Candice Liu, flutist: BS 2026, U of A National Merit Scholar, Baird Scholar, Undergraduate Research Assistant, and Jialiang Li, Pianist
3:40 - 4:00 - Closing - Recognition of Outstanding Students, Posters and Mentors
- Recognizing CURE courses participating this year
- Recognizing graduating VIP students involved in VIP for four+ semesters
- Recognizing Viewer's Choice Awardees for Outstanding Poster/Poster Alternative (Top 3 works chosen by attendees)
- Recognizing Outstanding Mentor Awardees
- Faculty category
- Staff category
- Graduate Student category
- Undergraduate Student category