Events
Join our conferences, hackathons, boot camps, and workshops. Connect with fellow researchers and advance your skills.
Format
Program Type
ConferenceHybrid
YMRF Student Research Conference
Our flagship annual conference where students present their research through poster sessions and lightning talks. Features keynote speakers from leading research institutions.
Coming Summer 2026
North Carolina (Hybrid)
200 attendees
HackathonVirtual
AI for Good Hackathon
48-hour hackathon focused on building AI solutions for social impact. Form teams, tackle real-world problems, and compete for prizes.
Coming 2026
Online
100 participants
Boot CampHybrid
Python for Research Boot Camp
Two-week intensive program covering Python fundamentals, data analysis with pandas, and visualization with matplotlib for research applications.
Coming 2026
Online
40 students
WorkshopVirtual
Scientific Writing Workshop
One-day workshop on writing effective research papers, abstracts, and presentations. Learn from published researchers and get feedback on your work.
Coming 2026
Online
50 students
ConferenceIn-Person
Summer Research Symposium
End-of-summer showcase for Research Mentorship Program participants. Present your research and network with mentors and peers.
Coming Summer 2026
North Carolina
150 attendees
HackathonVirtual
Data Visualization Challenge
Create compelling data visualizations that tell a story. Work with real datasets and compete for recognition and prizes.
Coming 2026
Online
80 participants
Featured Event
YMRF Student Research Conference 2026
Our flagship annual event brings together student researchers from across the country. Present your work, learn from keynote speakers, and connect with peers who share your passion for scientific discovery.
Event Details
Coming Summer 2026
North Carolina (Hybrid)
200 attendees (in-person + virtual)
What to Expect
Poster presentation sessions
Student lightning talks (5-minute presentations)
Keynote speakers from leading research institutions
Networking lunch and social events
Awards ceremony for outstanding research