UAlbany Showcase

Get Ready 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. The event is free and open to all.

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Student Spotlight

UAlbany senior Meagan Leung is seen in the University Art Museum Collections Study Space.

Showcase 2026: Art Student Explores Hidden Microbial Life in Historic Paintings

April 28, 2026

This year, one Showcase project invites us to look closer at paintings, close enough to glimpse a hidden, living world beneath the surface.

UAlbany undergraduate researcher Katelyn Jacques smiles while wearing a lab coat inside UAlbany's Paleoclimate Lab.

Showcase 2026: Tracking Algal Blooms Through Lake Mud

April 24, 2026

Katelyn Jacques, a sophomore environmental studies major, is leading a project exploring the history of algal blooms at Long Pond in Grafton Lakes State Park. Her work will be on display at Showcase 2026.

A young man with dark hair wearing a gray blazer and gray khaki pants poses for a portrait in front of a magnificent hedge of purple azaleas in full bloom on a sunny day.

Showcase 2026: Exploring Effects of Social Media on Health Among LGBTQ+ Teens

April 22, 2026

Clinical Psychology PhD student Jason Choi studies the effects of social media on mental health as a research Fellow at UAlbany’s Center for the Elimination of Health Disparities. Choi will present his latest research findings at UAlbany Showcase Day on April 30.

A young man with dark hair wearing a green lab coat stands in a brightly lit lab. The background is artfully blurred.

Shine Bright Like a Nanoparticle: Chemistry Senior Talks Rapid Pathogen Detection

April 22, 2026

UAlbany's Emmett Hanson spent the past several years developing innovative biosensing technologies in the Yigit Lab at the RNA Institute. His work on rapid pathogen detection resulted in two peer-reviewed publications and landed him a PhD position at Stanford. Learn more about his work at Showcase Day on April 30, where he'll be presenting alongside nearly 300 other students from Chemistry, Biology, the RNA Institute and the College of Integrated Health Sciences.

A man in a gray suit jacket holds up a phone with an app on the screen

Showcase 2026: UAlbany Student Develops App to Help You Avoid Pollution Hot Spots

April 21, 2026

UAlbany PhD student Md. Reazul Islam developed an app that uses artificial intelligence and a network of smart devices to monitor, predict and map pollution levels, alerting users in real time to areas with hazardous air quality that could damage their health and suggesting alternate routes.

A portrait of Erin Forkin in front of the Downtown Campus.

Showcase 2026: Type 1 Diabetes and Social Work

April 16, 2026

Erin Forkin, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in her senior year of high school, is conducting research on the impact school social workers can have on adolescents as they navigate a diabetes diagnosis.

Stephen Gravereaux meets with his mentor Sheikh Islam at the Cognitive-Security, Accountability, Fairness and Explainability (CAFE) Lab,

Showcase 2026: Cyber Student Explores Smartwatch Security Risks

April 15, 2026

Stephen Gravereaux, a senior cybersecurity major at the University at Albany, has spent the last year studying smartwatch security vulnerabilities and exploring innovative methods to reduce risk for users.

UUlbany graduate student Pallav Savaliya stands in front of the Empire State Plaza.

Showcase 2026: Grad Student Rethinks Connection Through Third Spaces

March 31, 2026

University at Albany graduate student Pallav Savaliya has identified a shortage of third spaces in urban life across the United States, particularly for young people.

A student sits at a keyboard while musicians play drums and guitar with a cymbal in the foreground.

Showcase 2026: Nanotech Student Finds Rhythm in Research

March 23, 2026

UAlbany junior Harry Weinstein is already presenting his research on a global stage, sharing work on next-generation chip-making materials at a leading international conference. He will present that work again at Showcase on April 30.

A crucible pours hot molten bronze into several casts during a crucible pour in UAlbany's Boor sculpture studio.

Showcase 2026: Olzak Blends Ancient Craft and Modern Art

March 10, 2026

UAlbany student Joel Olzak's work, along with that of other graduating MFA students, will be on display during Showcase 2026, the University at Albany’s annual celebration of student research, scholarship and creative activity.

A Look Back at Showcase 2025

2025

More than 2,000 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.