Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) Symposium

Hosted by Learning Resources at St. Petersburg College

Join us for an inspiring evening of innovation, discovery, and student achievement at the URE Symposium! 

This special event showcases the incredible research conducted by SPC students across disciplines, who have been mentored by our faculty,  and will present to a panel of distinguished college leaders and the wider campus community.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Early browsing begins at 3:00 PM)

Location: EpiCenter at St. Petersburg College

Admission: Free & open to all SPC students (no RSVP required)

Note: Please sign in at the front desk upon arrival



• 3:00 pm | Doors Open for Early Browsing
• 4:00 pm | Opening Remarks  
1. Shilo Smith and Heather Meyer, URE Co-Chairs
2. Jennifer Gregor, Executive Director of Learning Resources
3. Marcel Maslowski, St. Petersburg College Foundation
4. Vinicio Castillo, Nicholas Tsongranis, and Eilya Yazdani; Award Winners of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP)
• 4:15 pm | Open Browsing 
• 5:00 pm | Refreshments Served
• 6:00 pm | Award Ceremony 
• 6:30 pm | Closing Remarks 
1. Matthew Liao-Troth, VP, Academic Affairs

Come celebrate the curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence of your peers. Whether you're presenting, supporting a friend, or just curious about the program and want to sign up next fall - this is your chance to experience research in action at SPC.

Interested to know more? https://spcollege.libguides.com/URE 

For more information, contact: Shilo Smith / Heather Meyer