We are thrilled to host:
The 32nd Annual UMBC McNair Research Conference
September 18 – 21, 2024
Sheraton Baltimore Inner Harbor
NOTE: Sponsors will be able to participate starting Sept 18th, while General Grad Reps setup is only on Sept 21st (but they can participate on other days if purchasing add-ons)

Transformative Scholars Breaking Barriers
Featuring Conference Keynote Speaker & 6th Annual Hill-Robinson McNair Lecturer
Dr. Antoinette Newsome
Associate Director, Moon Shot for Equity at EAB
(McNair Alum from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Former Program Coordinator for the UMBC Scholar Program)
Dr. Antoinette Newsome
Associate Director, Moon Shot for Equity at EAB
(McNair Alum from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Former Program Coordinator for the UMBC Scholar Program)
Pre-Conference Cultural Visit
Sept. 18th | Noon
- The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum & City Tour
3-Day Conference
Sept. 19th thru Sept. 21st
- Friday Evening Cruise on the Baltimore Inner Harbor
- Visit UMBC
- The Hill-Robinson McNair Lecture
- Virtual McNair Research Symposium w/ the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Education
- Poster Presentations
- Oral Presentations
- Graduate School Fair
Location
Sheraton Inner Harbor
300 S. Charles St. | Baltimore, MD 21201
If you want to remain updated about the registration process, please complete our 2024 Conference Interest Form.