MCLA, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA.

"Transferring to MCLA was one of the greatest decisions I ever made. Being able to learn from and connect with the faculty and staff equipped me with greater networking capabilities/skills and the opportunity to use them outside of the institution, preparing me for the road ahead. Taking part and engaging in different clubs and organizations on campus helped to shape and guide me for countless opportunities."

Brandon Pender ’07
Research Analyst, Office of State Rep. Daniel E. Bosley ’76

Sixth Annual MCLA Undergraduate Research Conference: Thursday April 24, 2008

The online version of the complete 2008 Conference Program is now available.

2008 Conference Schedule:

9:00-11:00 am: Poster Presentations in Murdock 218

11:00 am-2:00 pm: Paper Presentations in Murdock 201, 203 and 303

2:00-3:00 pm: Keynote Address by Gerol Petruzella '01, " You Want me To What? Research, Graduate School, and a Real Life," Murdock 218

3:00-5:00 pm: Philosophy Mini-Conference, Murdock 303

5:00-7:00 pm: "Stories of North Adams" Student Art Show, MCLA Gallery 51, 51 Main Street, North Adams

The MCLA Undergraduate Research Conference is entering its sixth year of showcasing the independent research of students at MCLA. This year's conference features the research of students from across academic disciplines in several different formats.

Students at conference poster presentation

The conference is run professionally with students submitting an abstract of their work for review by the faculty conference committee. Students have the option of presenting their work visually through a poster session or orally with paper presentations

Detailed programs from previous conferences can be accessed from the links below:

If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Maria Bartini, chair of Undergraduate Research Committee. We'd love for more students and faculty to get involved, so don't hesitate to get in touch!