A student points with a pinky finger at a portion of her research poster while presenting at UAlbany Showcase. A student points with a pinky finger at a portion of her research poster while presenting at UAlbany Showcase.

UAlbany Showcase

Save the Date for Showcase 2026

UAlbany Showcase highlights and celebrates student excellence through displays and exhibitions of undergraduate and graduate research, scholarship, creative endeavors and applied/experiential learning.  

The University at Albany will hold its fourth annual Showcase Day on from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026

The day-long event features poster fairs, oral presentations, panel discussions, performances, demonstrations and exhibitions that reflect their original research and creative work in STEM, arts and humanities, social sciences and the professions.  

UAlbany students, faculty and staff, as well as prospective students, donors, sponsors, legislators, community members, alumni, institutional partners, and students from regional middle and high schools are all invited to attend Showcase. 

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

 

  • Students walk through the ETEC Parking Lot with a large, white weather balloon ahead of their Showcase presentation.
  • A student speaks with an attendee about her research poster at UAlbany Showcase.
  • A person smiles while trying out a set of VR goggles and hand-held controls during UAlbany Showcase.
  • A student smiles as she queues something up on her laptop during a Showcase presentation.
  • A student positions a robot on a track during a demonstration at UAlbany Showcase.
  • A moderator asks a panel of three students a question while a seated audience listens during UAlbany Showcase.
  • An orchestra performs with a conductor during UAlbany Showcase.
  • Three attendees admire a large painting inside the University Art Museum during UAlbany Showcase.
  • The UAlbany Spirit Band performs outside beneath the carillon during UAlbany Showcase.
  • A troupe of dancers in matching black leggings and orange shirts strike a pose during a performance at UAlbany Showcase.

Thank you to all who attended and participated in Showcase 2025!

2025

More than 2,200 UAlbany students presented over 1,300 sessions, sharing their research, academic work, experiential learning and creative activities. 

Over 450 middle and high school students from nine school districts attended Showcase.

View photos from Showcase 2025.

UAlbany Showcase 2025
A student gestures and holds a laptop while presenting his research poster during UAlbany Showcase.

 

Future Showcase Dates

We hope to see you at future Showcase Days!

Showcase 2027: Wednesday, April 28, 2027

Showcase 2028: Tuesday, May 2, 2028

Showcase 2029: Wednesday, April 25, 2029

Showcase 2030: Thursday, May 2, 2030

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