The Spring 2026 VIP and CURE Poster Session Viewers’ Choice Awards recognized outstanding student research and performances selected by attendees. Award-winning projects included research on DNA repair, detection of the foodborne parasite Cyclospora in Arizona waters, and a flute performance study showcasing musical creativity and scholarship. Congratulations to all the students and teams whose work stood out during this year’s event.

The VIP and CURE Spring 2026 Poster Session brought together students to showcase their research, projects, and demonstrations at the University of Arizona Student Union Ballroom. The event celebrated student achievements through poster presentations, live performances, and recognition of outstanding mentors, posters, and graduating VIP students for their long-term contributions to the program.

Dr. Martha Bhattacharya, who leads the Brain Communication Networks team, and Dr. Laura Condon, who leads the Water Whys team, present their research in the Arizona College of Science Lecture Series—showcasing their research within VIP, spanning from fruit fly brain communication to human understanding in the age of AI.

The University of Arizona’s Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program coordinator Dr. Kay Orzech has been invited to speak on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:00 ET, as part of a nationally-publicized Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) webinar.