The Annual Research Symposium (ARS) is a one-day event that showcases undergraduate and graduate student research and activities conducted at East Texas A&M. Student participants interact with faculty members across campus and present their work through either oral presentations or poster sessions. This event enables students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community to explore the depth and breadth of research conducted at East Texas A&M. It supports the university's mission to transform lives. The ARS is sponsored and organized by the Division of Research and Economic Development.
Annual Research Symposium 2026
Where
- Rayburn Student Center, 2nd Floor
When
- April 15, 2026
- 1-4:30 p.m. Presentations
- 5:30-6:30 p.m. Awards Banquet
Early-Bird Registration
Early bird registration has begun! With early bird registration, approved presenters will receive:
- Free printing of your poster, provided through the Art Department (poster presenters).
- Free 32GB flash drive on which to download your presentation (oral presenters).
Early bird deadline: Feb. 28, 2026
Final deadline: Mar. 25, 2026 (no extensions)
Submissions
Ready to get started? Review our Abstract Guidelines to learn how you can present your research in the Annual Research Symposium.
Mission
The mission of the Annual Research Symposium is to recognize and celebrate student research and activities by providing a venue for students to showcase their work and to foster an environment for students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni and the community to learn about and support the research conducted at East Texas A&M.
Get Involved
All East Texas A&M undergraduate and graduate students are invited and encouraged to participate. All faculty are encouraged to facilitate students' participation and to volunteer as judges on the day of the event. The university community, alumni and sponsors are invited to attend all sessions and support student presenters.
Research Protocols
The chair for each committee will review the registration form if no research protocol is in place. If the chair determines that a research protocol was required for the research and one was not submitted, the participant will be disqualified from participating in the symposium.
2026 Annual Research Symposium Awards
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Undergraduate Oral: Cayden Barton
Graduate Oral: Jason Boggis and Aneesa Ricks
Undergraduate Poster: Zion Palmer and McKenzie Thummel
Graduate Poster: Halan Siqueira Da Silva
College of Business
Undergraduate Oral: Pace Eilers
Graduate Oral: Emmanual Agenor
Undergraduate Poster: Isabella Burns
Graduate Poster: Jyothi Swaroop Myneni
College of Education and Human Services
Graduate Oral: Katie Nisbet
Undergraduate Poster: Brandon Slawson
Graduate Poster: Melanie Edwards
College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts
Undergraduate Oral: Ritika Deivasigamani
Graduate Oral: Gouda Taha
Undergraduate Poster: Tyhler Nelson
Graduate Poster: Adrian Hernandez Anderson
College of Science and Engineering
Undergraduate Oral: Xavier Grundler
Graduate Oral: Emily Cunningham
Undergraduate Poster: Kilee Lasiter
Graduate Poster: Shabnam Fathima
Overall Winners
Melanie Edwards
Adrian Hernandez Anderson