Volunteer Opportunity with UMBC McNair Scholars Program
Show up and show your support
The UMBC McNair Scholars Program is seeking volunteer support for their 2025 Annual UMBC McNair and Undergraduate Research Conference! This is a national conference for undergraduate researchers to present their work, and our highlight is the variety of opportunities for students to connect with each other and our volunteer community.
The conference will take place on campus on 9/18 (Thurs) and at Inner Harbor Sheraton on 9/19 and 9/20 (Fri and Sat). Faculty, staff, UMBC or McNair alumni, or current graduate students are welcome as volunteers! Some roles you may sign up for include:
- Poster Evaluators (Thurs only): Join during the respective poster presentation session and engage with poster presenters, then fill out a presentation evaluation form that will go directly to the student to improve their presentation skills!
- Oral Presentation Moderators (Fri and Sat): Assist in keeping the flow of oral presentations by introducing presenters, keeping time, and then facilitating the Q&A sessions within the breakout room
- Networking Facilitators (Sat only): Join for Networking Breakfast or Lunch and have meaningful conversations with current undergraduate students aiming for graduate studies - share your knowledge and wisdoms to students with aspirations like your younger self!
Relevant Links: 33rd Annual Conference Details || 2025 Conference Agenda || Sheraton Inner Harbor Details
If you are willing to volunteer, please complete the 2025 Conference Volunteer Form. The program is asking volunteers to give at least 3 hours of their time, and will need approximately 60 volunteers throughout the three primary conference days. Currently there are over 175 presenters and hosting at least 350 attendees. If you are willing to do more, please indicate your availability on the form.
NEW THIS YEAR: In addition to the Volunteer Guide, which will be released digitally to our confirmed volunteers prior to the start of the conference, the program will also be hosting a 1-hour "Conference Volunteer Training Session" on September 3rd (Wed) from 12-1pm EST via Zoom.
Posted: August 13, 2025, 4:39 PM