TAMIU To Host Learn Expo, Celebrate Undergraduate Research Week
For the second year in a row, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will host its second annual LEARN Expo.
The event, which celebrates experiential learning (EL) activities on campus, is happening Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 111 from 10 – 11 a.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Students, faculty, staff, and the public are welcome to view the presentations and help select the coveted title of “Student Favorite Poster.” Limited edition Earnie collectible stress balls will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis to attendees.
In tandem with the national celebration, TAMIU will also celebrate Undergraduate Research Week April 20 – 24, 2026. The celebratory work includes a series of events dedicated to supporting students in research activities. Food and special swag items will be available during each event.
The following events are scheduled:
Research Resume Workshop | Monday, April 20 from 3 – 4 p.m., Pellegrino Hall, room 219
Join this workshop to learn, create, and strengthen your scientific or research-oriented resume! The goal of the workshop is to provide tools, structure, and strategies to highlight your scientific skills, research experiences, and academic preparation.
Scholarly Communication Workshop | Tuesday, April 21 from 3 – 4 p.m., Cowart Hall, room 116
Set up your ORCID account and learn about Zotero to help you organize, annotate, and cite research materials.
Lightning Talk Competition | Wednesday, April 22 from 3 – 4 p.m., Academic Innovation Center (AIC), room 127
Learn how current students are engaged in research in this Lighting Talk Competition! Students will have 5-minutes to present a quick overview, key findings and takeaways of their research work.
Graduate Research Showcase | Wed, April 22 from 4 – 6 p.m., AIC Lobby
Hosted jointly by Graduate School, LEARN, and the College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Association, the Graduate Research Showcase highlights the breadth and depth of research conducted by TAMIU graduate students across all disciplines and offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary networking. The event will feature a research poster presentation session with a competition, and the top three presenters will be recognized with awards.
Research Resume Revision | Thursday, April 23 at 9 a.m. at AIC, room 222 and at 1:30 p.m., at AIC 224
Book a 20-minute spot to revise your resume with Career Services and LEARN Staff!
Undergraduate Research Week supports the University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) LEARN, or Learning Experientially: Active Real-World Navigation, which focuses on enhancing experiential learning opportunities to foster career readiness in undergraduate students.
LEARN is part of the University’s accreditation process and serves as a campus-wide initiative aimed at supporting student success.
For more information on the QEP, contact Pérez at CihtlalliG.Perez@tamiu.edu, call 956.326.2714 or visit https://go.tamiu.edu/qep.
