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April 24, 2026: Undergraduate Nutshell Games: Come Cheer on Rising Hokie Researchers!

Promotional flyer for the 2026 Undergraduate Nutshell Games Flyer, presented by the Center for Communicating Science, as part of the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference, April 24, 2026, from 3:25 p.m. to 3:55 p.m at the Graduate Life Center. Winners announced at 5 p.m. (Decorative: Nutshells and science symbols, such as a brain, equation, and an atom in the bottom left corner).

April 24, 2026, 3:25 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Graduate Life Center, 155 Otey St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061

The Undergraduate Nutshell Games | Winner's announcement at 5 p.m.

Part of the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference

Get ready to cheer on the next generation of researchers! 

In this fun, fast-paced event, students in the Undergraduate Theatre STEM Program take the stage for their very own Nutshell Games, explaining their research in just 90 seconds to a live audience and panel of judges. From creative insights to scientific breakthroughs, these rising scholars will turn big ideas into quick, compelling stories.

Come support these undergraduate innovators as they think fast, communicate boldly, and show what the future of research looks like!

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Erin Smith at erinmsmith@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 days before the event.