Baylor's National McNair Scholars Research Conference- August 19-20, 2021

Welcome to the Baylor McNair Research Conference! This event is open to all academic disciplines and offers a platform for undergraduate students to share their research and participate in professional development opportunities with a special focus placed on how to successfully navigate a path to a Ph.D. program after completing undergraduate studies. Students will have the opportunity to hear from their peers, Graduate Programs, current Graduate Students and more. Check out the sessions below!

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Sessions by Time

To see what sessions are happening at a particular time, use this filter in the tool below. We have a variety of sessions and events going on concurrently. Please make sure to use this option to organize your schedule and maximize your conference attendance.

Keynote Presentations & Announcements

Join us at a short opening session for an event overview and a few additional announcements followed by one of our fantastic keynote speakers that will kick start both days of the conference. Be sure to return at the end of day two for closing remarks as well.

Student Presentations

To see what student research presentation sessions are available, use this filter in the tool below! We have presentations on a variety of topics occurring throughout the day -- make sure you take a look at the schedule so you can plan ahead.

Networking Events

We have networking opportunities available for you to make new connections, get answers to your questions and learn from experts in their fields what graduate school is all about.

Workshops & Panels

Students, drop into the Baylor Graduate Student panel discussion to hear from current graduate students about their academic journeys, join a session and talk with a Graduate Program Director, or attend a workshop and brush up on the skills and knowledge you’ll need before you apply to a program.

Grad School Fair

Close out your conference experience by taking advantage of the opportunity to talk with more than 50 different graduate program representatives from across the country and learn what they’re looking for in a candidate.

McNair Research Conference Schedule

Please use the filters below to locate sessions and events by time and type of event.

Sessions by Time

Student Presentations

Networking & Grad School Fair

Keynotes & Workshops

Welcome & Keynote 1

Day: Day 1

Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am (CDT)

Thursday, August 19th

Time		Event

10:00 - 10:45 am		Welcome & Keynote

11:00 am - 12:00 pm		Presentation Session 1

12:15 - 1:15 pm		Presentation Session 2

1:30 - 2:30 pm		Virtual Lunch with Baylor Graduate Student Panel Featuring Baylor McNair Fellowship Information

2:45 - 3:45 pm		Presentation Session 3

4:00 - 5:00 pm		Workshop/Presentation Session 4

5:15- 6:15 pm		Networking Hour/McNair Staff Networking



Friday, August 20th

Time		Event

10:00 - 10:30 am		Keynote

10:30 - 11:30 am		Workshop/Presentation Session 5

11:45 am - 12:45 pm		Workshop/Presentation Session 6

12:45- 1:00 pm		Announcements

1:00 - 5:00 pm		Graduate School Fair

Baylor's National McNair Scholars Research Conference- August 19-20, 2021

McNair Research Conference Schedule

Please use the filters below to locate sessions and events by time and type of event.

McNair Research Conference Schedule Overview

All times noted are Central Time Zone