The purpose of The International Undergraduate Research Symposium is to educate, in-spire, and prepare each student for a successful scientific life of service to humanity.

The Symposium includes workshops, research presentations from students and faculty, field trips to local natural areas, and tours of local scientific companies and organizations.

Conference participants will also learn more about global business in life sciences, chemistry and technology

The Symposium was conducted from January 5 - 9, 2015

History of the International Undergraduate Research Symposium (IURS)

First held at the Pontificia Universidad Catoli-ca del Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador, January 2008.

Second at Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio, USA, January 2009.

Third at Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte, Philippines, January 2010.

Fourth at Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio U.S.A., February 2011.

Fifth at Belgrade University, Faculty of Agricul-ture, Belgrade, Serbia, May 2012.

Sixth at Tarlac State University, Tarlac City, Philippines, May 2013.

7th at Chicago State University, Chicago Illi-nois, USA., May 2014. 7th extension at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Bondo, Kenya, June 2014.

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