Update: The program is now available here!
The Fall Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science showcases (and provides monetary awards for) undergraduate research projects across all science disciplines, and has been held annually since 2001. Students present prospective research projects in a poster presentation format to a panel of judges to compete for grants (approximately $900 in recent years). This conference is open to all scientific disciplines, and recent submissions include projects that explore topics in biomedical science, molecular biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, ecology, psychology, neuroscience, and physics. These grants are designed to facilitate the execution of student projects and provide recipients with the opportunity to present their results at our Spring meeting.
This year’s meeting will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Ferrum College in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains.
All students should register for the Fall meeting and submit a completed proposal but do not need to be members of VAS to attend or receive an award. Student awards include membership and registration to our May meeting, in addition to the grant funds.
All mentors should be members of VAS and, if attending, should register for the Fall meeting.
We are accepting proposals through October 26.
If you are a faculty member or non-student VAS member, please complete this form. (you are welcome to judge even if you have a student presenting)
Further details will be posted soon. Feel free to contact Timothy Durham (the local Ferrum representative) or Chris Osgood (President Elect and Fall meeting organizer) for additional information.
Click here for Ferrum College Campus and Visitor Parking Map (pdf) and here for Campus Map and Event Location and Parking image.
Lodging nearby include The Holiday Inn Express and Baymont by Wyndham
A few rooms are also available at Ferrum on-campus housing for about $100/night.
November 9, 2024 at Ferrum College
Tim Durham, faculty, Ferrum College
“The VAS Fall Undergraduate meeting is an ideal platform for student researchers. It’s a low stress, supportive, and rigorous environment, with ample opportunities for friendly, non-judgmental feedback and recognition. Most importantly, it builds and cements confidence – a stepping stone for regional and national meetings.” – Tim Durham
To reserve an on-campus room, go to: https://ferrumcollege.wufoo.com/forms/m1779fdm1g150jk