HCURA

HSRC is a platform for exceptional high school students from across the world to develop their interests in the sciences and in research. The Harvard Undergraduate Research Association (HURA) strongly believes that students have the ability to make meaningful and significant contributions in all fields of study and to the greater body of world research knowledge. Students are not only engaging in research earlier in their careers—starting from their time in high school—but they are also participating in increasing numbers. In light of this positive growth, we have identified the urgent need to promote outreach and interest in the sciences by encouraging talented high school students in the sciences to consider or continue research.

About the National Collegiate Research Conference The National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) is a platform for undergraduates from across the nation to share their interest in research. We strongly believe that student researchers have the ability to make meaningful and significant contributions in all fields of study. Students are not only engaging in research earlier in their careers, but they are also participating in increasing numbers. In light of this positive growth, we have identified the urgent need for a cohesive undergraduate research community.Since our founding, HURA has been dedicated to providing a platform for student researchers to share their work and research experiences. After several years of hosting local research fairs and symposia, in January 2012 HCURA launched the inaugural National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC), inviting over 150 students from around the nation to present their research. In the six years since, NCRC has grown to become the largest student-run research conference in America. This conference will bring together a host of budding minds and established researchers to expand upon this theme in a three-day dialogue to expose participants to the current research environment.

On behalf of the staff and board of HURA, we would like to welcome you to join our community of undergraduate researchers.