Virtual Research Symposium 2025 - 2026

The Virtual Research Symposium (VRS) is an annual showcase for OSU undergraduates to present their research, scholarship, and creative projects to the broader university and community. 

Undergraduates from all academic disciplines, in all years of study, and all stages of research will present a diversity of topics, approaches and interests at OSU.  Students will present a 5-minute pre-recorded talk which will be uploaded in Canvas.

VRS Timeline

Date Task

December 26

Registration opens
January 12, 13 Creating Your Virtual Symposium Presentation Workshop 
February 6

Deadline for presenters to register (11:59pm PT)

February 13 Deadline for presenters to upload talks to Canvas (11:59pm PT)
February 15 Deadline for OSU community members to register to attend

February 17

VRS begins - Canvas page Live 4:00 - 5:00pm PT

Information for Presenters 

Students will create 5-minute pre-recorded talks which will be uploaded to Canvas. Each student will host their own discussion board where peers, mentors, and other OSU community members will ask questions and engage in dialogue during the event. 

How to Create Your Pre-Recorded Talk

Information for Attendees

To virtually attend VRS and to ensure that you have full access to the Canvas site, you will need to RSVP above. Those who RSVP will be added to the Canvas course the day of the event. Please check your email or log in to Canvas to accept your Canvas invitation. Once in the Canvas site, you will be able to view presenters’ recordings, ask questions, and engage in dialogue via the Canvas discussion board function. 

Non-OSU Community Members

If you’d like to attend the student presentations, you’ll need to:

  1. Create a Canvas account

  2. Register for the event

Everyone is welcome—we hope you’ll join us in celebrating the achievements of our talented students!