The Undergraduate Research Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduates to present what they have learned through their research experiences to a larger audience. It also provides a forum for students, faculty, and the community to discuss cutting edge research topics and to examine the connection between research and education. The event includes research poster and oral presentation sessions, a performing arts session, and a visual arts and design showcase by hundreds of students from all academic disciplines and all three UW campuses. The annual Undergraduate Research Symposium is organized by the Office of Undergraduate Research.