Discovery Day is an annual event in the fall that showcases the research and creative work of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee. The event provides an opportunity for the campus community to explore a wide range of student-led projects across disciplines. Attendees can view research posters, learn about the diverse topics being studied, and engage with student presenters to gain insight into their research experiences. Discovery Day highlights the impact of undergraduate research and serves as a space for students, faculty, and staff to engage with scholarly and creative inquiry in various fields.
This year Discovery Day will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, on the 1st and 2nd floors of Hodges Library. The event is structured into two sessions:
Session I: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session II: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thank you for your interest in Discovery Day.
Registration will open mid-July.
Registration Requirements
- Finalized abstract
- UTK/UTIA research mentor/advisor
Post-Registration Requirements
- Upload your finalized poster and abstract to Symposium by September 2, 2025 (Symposium is the virtual repository for all Discovery Day projects)
- Print poster. Poster dimensions are requested to be no larger than 36” x 42” regardless of horizontal or vertical orientation (so either 36” tall x 42” wide or 36” wide x 42” tall). Posters must be printed on paper, not foam board.
Day-of Schedule for Presenters
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- 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Check-In for Poster Session I
- 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Poster Session I
- 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Check-In for Poster Session II
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Poster Session II
Past Discovery Days
You can view past Discovery Day presentations on our virtual site.
Discovery Day 2024 – Symposium by ForagerOne
Discovery Day 2023 – Symposium by ForagerOne
Discovery Day 2022 – Symposium by ForagerOne
Discovery Day 2021 – Symposium by ForagerOne & Discovery Day Program Book 2021)