FURS 2026 Volunteer Form - Judges, Moderators and General Volunteers!
A brief description of the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium -

The symposium is an event where undergraduates from the central Texas area can present their research in 8-minute presentations or 3-minute Science Slams.

Undergraduate judges will evaluate the presenter's science communication skills, while graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty will evaluate the quality of the research. General volunteers will assist with logistical tasks on the day of the symposium, such as taking pictures, carrying forms between rooms, and more. Moderators are responsible for ensuring that rounds take place smoothly and timing presentations.

FURS will take place in person on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 from 11:00AM to 4:30PM in the lower level of Patton Hall.

Please let us know if you'd like to be a judge, moderator or a general volunteer! You can select more than one if you like and we will put you where you are most needed. You will be notified regarding which shift you have in the week before the symposium. Current freshman are welcome to volunteer but cannot be a judge. We are mostly seeking faculty, graduate students and upperclassmen undergraduates with research presentation experience as judges and moderators.

Judges and moderators will be required to attend a training session. Training sessions will be held in mid September.
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Name *
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Email *
Classification *
If you are an undergraduate student, please select your current year: *
Are you interested in being a general volunteer? *
General volunteers will assist with logistical and administrative tasks on the day of the symposium, such as taking pictures, transporting forms to the presentation and judging rooms, and more.
Are you interested in being a moderator? *
Moderators will announce the presenter, be the timekeeper for presentations, and facilitate the Q&A session. 
There will be mandatory training sessions for moderators in September. 
NOTE: Moderators will only consist of FURS planning committee members, graduate students, and faculty
Are you interested in being a judge? *
Undergraduate judges evaluate science communication skills, so don't worry if the science is a little above your head! Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty that judge will evaluate the quality of research. 
There will be mandatory training sessions for judges in August/September. 
NOTE: Freshmen are not allowed to be undergraduate judges. Feel free to sign up for the general volunteer position though!
Specialty or Interest *
Select all that you feel fit your interests!
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What times are you available to volunteer/judge? *
You are not assigning yourself to specific time slots yet-- just fill this out to give us a general idea of your availability. Please select as many as you are able!
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For judges (both undergrad and grad/faculty): What is the maximum number of sessions you would want to judge for? *
Are you a current member of the ASBMB student org at UT? *
More information about specific times for moderator and judge trainings will be sent out soon. Thank you!
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