Our lab attended MSU’s University Undergraduate Research and Arts forum, where several undergraduate members constructed posters summarizing research they’d been involved in. UURAF not only benefits the broader academic community through communicating ongoing developments in many fields; the event often provides undergrads their first experience speaking publicly about their research, nurturing their experience in communicating scientific information.

We encourage all research-engaged undergraduates in the Johnson Lab to participate in UURAF, but Graduate students often find the experience of browsing and cheering on their labmates similarly rewarding…