2026 Research and Creativity Symposium
MSU Billings' thirteenth annual Research and Creativity Symposium (RCS) provides a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors to present their research and creative scholarship in a public forum. The symposium is a celebration of the research and creative projects currently being carried out by MSUB students.
The 2026 RCS will be held in-person on the MSUB campus.
Schedule of Events
| 12:10 |
Symposium Welcome - Provost Vartanian Keynote Introduction - Chancellor Hicswa |
| 12:15 |
Keynote - Mayor Mike Nelson |
| 12:45 |
Poster Session |
| 3:00 |
Presentation of Awards |
How to Attend
The 2026 Symposium will be hosted at the Student Union Building at MSU Billings. Those attending virtually will have the chance to watch the keynote and awards ceremony via WebEx.
You do NOT need to be a student or employee of MSUB to attend in person or view the keynote and awards online. Your computer (or other device) will prompt you to download the program the first time you attempt to join a meeting. Please follow instructions here.
Presenter Information
CLICK HERE for information about application submission, poster and presentation guidelines, etc.
ScholarWorks
Awards
To Be Announced...
Click here to view past years' awardees.
Judges:
Austin Bennett, Faculty Director, University Honors Program
Molly Collins, Director, Nursing Expansion Program
Aimee Frank, Outreach Coordinator, TRIO Programs
Daniel Funderhide, Access Services Librarian, Library
Bryan Grove, Assistant Director, Advising
Carsyn Patton, Visiting Assistant Professor Communication Studies, Rocky Mountain College
Natalie Preston, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
David Russell, Instructor, Biological & Physical Sciences
Erika Sturn, Chemical Safety Officer, Biological & Physical Sciences
Zack Thatcher, Program Coordinator, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Daniel Willems, Associate Professor, Biological & Physical Sciences
Jaekyung Willows, Assistant Professor, Educational Theory & Practice