Training Wisconsin's Future Water Workforce

We invite students who have conducted research as part of a Freshwater Collaborative grant to submit an abstract for Research in the Rotunda on Wednesday, March 3, 2027 in Madison. A maximum of six (6) undergraduate research posters will be selected as Freshwater Collaborative Research Fellows. Students selected will not count toward each university’s allotment.

Only one poster per Freshwater Collaborative grant will be accepted; however, multiple students may present one poster. In fact, collaborative teams are encouraged!

Students are required to submit the form below to be considered for selection. Only one abstract should be submitted per project. For projects with multiple student presenters, please select a primary student to submit the abstract. The deadline to submit an abstract is Oct. 30, 2027.

Selection Criteria

Students must have conducted research funded by the Freshwater Collaborative during 2026.
Students must not have presented at Research in the Rotunda in the past.
Students must be enrolled at one of the Universities of Wisconsin.
Priority will be given to posters from collaborative teams representing more than one university.
Priority will be given to students who will be graduating in 2027.
At least one student on the poster must be able to attend the event on March 3.
Other criteria may be deemed necessary depending upon the number of submissions.

If you have questions, please email freshwater-collab@uwm.edu.

Please note that the Freshwater Collaborative does not have additional funding for student travel. Costs must be covered by the original grant or the student’s home university. Faculty advisers must work with their Offices of Undergraduate Research/Sponsored Research to help coordinate student travel.

2027 Research in the Rotunda Submission

Title of Research Poster(Required)

List the ID Number and Name of the Freshwater Collaborative Grant That Supported Your Research(Required)

The lead faculty member on the Freshwater Collaborative grant can provide this information.

How Many Students Will Present?(Required)

Please list one student as a primary presenter and contact and then fill out information for each co-presenter in the fields below.

Please enter a number from 1 to 4.

Primary Student's First Name(Required)

Primary Student's Last Name(Required)

Primary Student's Email(Required)

Primary Student's Hometown, University, Major and Expected Graduation Date(Required)

Student Two(Required)

In the box below, list Student’s First and Last Name, Email Address, Hometown, University, Major and Expected Graduation Date

Student Two's Email(Required)

Student Three(Required)

In the box below, list Student’s First and Last Name, Email Address, Hometown, University, Major and Expected Graduation Date

Student Three's Email(Required)

Student Four(Required)

In the box below, list Student’s First and Last Name, Email Address, Hometown, University, Major and Expected Graduation Date

Student Four's Email(Required)

Abstract(Required)

Provide a brief (no more than 300 words) abstract describing the research project and what skills were learned.

Why would you (and your co-presenters) like to present at Research in the Rotunda?(Required)

Faculty Adviser(s)(Required)

List all faculty advisers, their universities and their email addresses.

Faculty Adviser Endorsement(Required)

Please upload a brief (fewer than 150 words) statement from at least one faculty adviser stating why this student/student team should be selected.

Max. file size: 32 MB.

By clicking the button below, you agree that you will be available to present your research poster in Madison on March 3, 2027.(Required)

Submission of application does not guarantee you will be selected to present. A maximum of six (6) students will be chosen.

Yes. If selected, I will be available to present my poster on March 3, 2027.