Download the 2026 symposium poster (PDF)
The next UMS will be held on November 14, 2026. It will feature a poster session for undergraduate researchers and two invited plenary lectures by mathematical researchers. Information about applying to present a poster can be found below.
Bouncing around: coding billiards in polygons
Title: TBA
Undergraduates who have completed an REU, summer program, or other supervised mathematical research experience can apply to present a poster at UMS.
The deadline to request travel funding has now passed. There is no fixed deadline to apply to present a poster without requesting funding.
All poster presenters must also complete the participant registration form.
Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no fixed registration deadline, but please register so we can plan for the correct number of participants. Poster presenters must register as well as submit a poster application.
The tentative schedule of events is shown below.
| Saturday, November 14, 2026 | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:30am | Sign-in and coffee | SEO 300 |
| Morning session | ||
| 9:30am - 10:20am | Plenary lecture | ARC 241 |
| 10:30am - 12:00pm | Poster session 1 | ARC 241 |
| 12:00pm | Lunch | SEO 300 |
| Afternoon session | ||
| 1:15pm - 2:05pm | Plenary lecture | ARC 241 |
| 2:15pm - 3:45pm | Poster Session 2 | ARC 241 |
Speakers and participants in UMS must agree to the UMS Code of Conduct. Its purpose is to help the organizers ensure a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for everyone.
For more information, please contact Kevin Tucker at kftucker@uic.edu.
