American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting and Science Innovation Exposition
Mission: This is one of the year's premier scientific events. It includes lectures, seminars, and other events filled with discussions on emerging issues in science, technology and engineering.
Location: San Diego, CA
Conference Date: February 18-22, 2010
Proposal Deadline: TBD.
Registration Deadline: TBD.
Registration Fee: Varies
URL: http://www.aaasmeeting.org

The American Chemical Society National Meeting
Mission: This meeting will address how chemistry has improved our standard of living and the envisioned future advances in this field. Areas of concentrated programming include Biorelated Matters, Catalysis, Chemistry and Computers, Chemistry in the 21st Century, Chemistry in the Semiconductor Industry, Environmental/Regulatory Issues, Organic and Inorganic Materials, Pharmaceuticals.
Location: Washington, DC
Conference Date: August 16-20, 2009
Registration Deadline: TBD
Registration Fee: Varies
URL: http://www.acs.org/meetings/

The American Public Health Association 136th Annual Meeting & Exposition
Mission: The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier Public Health Educational Forum. Learn from the experts in the field, hear about cutting edge research and exceptional best practices, discover the latest public health products and services, and share your public health experience with your peers. The world of public health is in continual motion, and there is no better time to stay abreast of the research and learn about emerging issues. The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the oldest and largest gathering of public health professionals in the world, attracting more than 13,000 national and international physicians, administrators, nurses, educators, researchers, epidemiologists, and related health specialists. APHA's meeting program addresses current and emerging health science, policy, and practice issues in an effort to prevent disease and promote health. The theme of the 136th annual meeting is "Public Health without Borders."
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Conference Date: November 7-11, 2009
Registration Deadline: February 9-13, 2009
Registration Fee: Varies
URL: http://www.apha.org/meetings/

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
Mission: This meeting is a joint meeting of the ASBMB, the Canadian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology (CSBMCB), the Division of Biological Chemistry of the American Chemical Society (DBC/ACS) and the Pan-American Association for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PABMB). It brings together students, post-doctoral fellows, junior, as well as, senior scientists from around the world to present and discuss their current and future research.
Location: Anaheim, CA
Conference Dates: April 24-28, 2010
Registration Deadline: Early registration by February 24, 2010
Registration Fee: Varies
Abstract Deadline: November 4, 2009
URL: http://www.asbmb.org

The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)
Mission: Held over several days in December, the ASCB Annual Meeting attracts more than 9,000 people. The meeting includes scientific symposia and over 3,000 presentations of recent advances in cell biology. The meeting also features commercial exhibits of products and services for scientists working in the field of experimental biology. Abstracts are published as a supplement to Molecular Biology of the Cell.
Location: San Diego, CA
Conference Dates: December 5-9, 2009
Registration Deadline: Early registration by October 1, 2009
Registration Fee: Preregistration rate for undergraduate students is $30.
URL: http://www.ascb.org

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)

Mission: The ABRCMS is a national conference designed to encourage undergraduate students to pursue advanced training and careers in the biomedical sciences and provide faculty advisors and directors with resources for facilitating students’ success.
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Conference Dates: November 4-7, 2009
Registration Deadline: Advance Registration by October 12, 2009
Registration Fee: $400
URL: http://www.abrcms.org/index.html

Argonne Symposium for Undergraduates in Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Mission: The Twentieth Annual Argonne Symposium for Undergraduates in Science, Engineering and Mathematics invites undergraduate authors to submit abstracts on their research. The Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's oldest and largest national laboratories for science and engineering research is dedicated to applying a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies, and to create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. Authors should prepare a 10-minute presentation and allow an additional 5 minutes for questions from the audience.
Location: Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois
Conference Dates: November 13, 2009
Abstract Deadline: September 14, 2009
Registration Deadline: September 14, 2009
Registration Fee: $85
URL: http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_undergrad/ugsymp

CUR National Conference
Mission: The Council on Undergraduate Research is a national professional organization that encourages the development of undergraduate research programs by generating awareness and national support. Participants are usually faculty and administrators only. However, students should apply for "Posters on the Hill."
Location: Weber State University, Ogden, UT
Conference Dates: June 18-20, 2010
Abstract Deadline: February 1, 2010
Registration Deadline: Early registration: April 15, 2010
Registration Fee: Varies
URL: http://www.cur.org/conferences.html

AISES National Conference
Mission: For almost 30 years, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society has hosted a three-day event, which includes a career fair, dynamic speakers, panel discussions, and workshops for students, faculty and professionals.
Location: Portland, OR
Conference Date: October 29-31, 2009
Registration Deadline: Early Registration, October 2, 2009
Registration Fee: $175, $200 after October 2
URL: http://www.aises.org/Events/NationalConferences

American Psychological Association (APA) Convention
Mission: The American Psychological Association helps to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare by the encouragement of psychology in all its branches. It increases the diffusion of psychological knowledge through meetings, professional contacts, reports, papers, discussions, and publications.
Location: Toronto, Canada
Conference Dates: August 6-9, 2009
Registration Deadline: TBA
Registration Fee: TBA
URL: http://www.apa.org/convention09/

The 34th Annual West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference
Mission: The primary purpose of the West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference is to provide a forum for undergraduate students to present the results of their original research in the biological sciences to like-minded peers and faculty. The interactions among these students and faculty members, who actively involved in promoting undergraduate research at their institutions, are a natural result of this gathering.
Location: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
Conference Date: April 24, 2010
Abstract Deadline: TBD
Pre-Registration Deadline: TBD
Registration Fee: TBD
URL: http://www.pointloma.edu/Biology/WCBSURConference.htm

Graduate Women in Science Conference
Mission: The Sigma Chapter of the Graduate Women in Science presents the annual Science Conference, which is designed to encourage women in the pursuit of degrees and careers in the sciences. The focus of this conference is to allow both undergraduate and graduate students practice presenting their research in a formal setting. Students who enter are asked to give a ten-minute PowerPoint presentation of their own research to the judges and general audience. A prize of $300 will be awarded to the best presentation in each of the following categories of degree candidates: Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. A second-place award of $200 will also be awarded in categories with four or more entries. Further information regarding the conference, poster session contest and registration forms may be found at the Website listed below.
Location: Allergan Inc., Irvine, CA
Conference Date: October, 2009, exact date TBD
Deadline: TBD
Entry Fee: TBD
URL: http://www.ocgwis.org/

Mercury Conference In Undergraduate Computational Chemistry
Mission: This conference is a great opportunity for undergraduates to learn about the breadth of research in computational chemistry, particularly in interdisciplinary topics, and to discuss their work with other undergraduate computational chemists as well as some leaders in the field. For faculty, this conference will be an opportunity to generate a network of computational chemists who work with undergraduates, fostering collaboration and developing a sense of community in the field.
Location: Hamilton College, Clinton, NY
Conference Dates: August 1-3, 2010
Registration Deadline: July 21, 2010
Registration Fee: $115 for undergraduates, which includes two nights accommodation in college housing, all meals, social activities on Monday and Tuesday nights.
URL: http://mercury.chem.hamilton.edu/modules/content/index.php?id=17

National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Mission: The mission of the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR^®) is to promote undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity done in partnership with faculty or other mentors as a vital component of higher education. NCUR creates a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate student achievement, provides models of exemplary research and scholarship, and helps to improve the state of the undergraduate education.
Location: University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Conference Dates: April 15-17, 2010
Abstract and Proposal Submission Deadline: December 4, 2009
Early Registration Deadline: TBA
Registration Fee : TBA
URL: http://www.ncur.org/

Sigma Xi Student Research Conference
Mission: The Sigma Xi Student Research Conference is held each year in conjunction with the Society’s Annual Meeting. Undergraduate students from North America and abroad are invited to submit abstracts to Sigma Xi for participation in the conference. Students present research posters, attend career development workshops, participate in mentoring and networking activities, panel discussions, and other events during the four-day conference. Monetary prizes are generally awarded to first place recipients.
Location: The Woodlands, TX (Houston area)
Conference Date: November 12-15, 2009
Registration Deadline: TBA
Registration Fee: Non-member registration: $125; Student member registration : $95
URL: http://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings/annual/index.shtml

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science National Conference
Mission: SACNAS is committed to promoting graduate science education for Chicano/Latino, Native American, and other underrepresented minority students. In addition to administering several grants and summer programs, SACNAS holds an annual conference where educators, scientists, graduate and undergraduate students all make presentations. This year is their 30th anniversary celebration. The conference encompasses a wide variety of topics, as students and scientists from all science disciplines attend. There are also seminars on graduate school and medical school, which may be particularly helpful to undergraduate students.
Location: Dallax, TX
Conference Dates: October 15-18, 2009
Registration Deadline: TBA
Registration Fee: Varies
URL: http://www.sacnas.org

Southern California Conference on Undergraduate Research (SCCUR)
Mission: The purpose of SCCUR is to celebrate undergraduate research and scholarship in the variety of disciplines and types of institutions in the region. The conference fosters appreciation of the valuable role these creative activities play in complementing other aspects of undergraduate education.
Location: California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA
Conference Date: November 21, 2009
Presentation & Abstract Submission Deadline: September 4, 2009
Registration Deadline: October 23, 2009
Registration Fee: $60 for university students
URL: http://www.csudh.edu/sccur09/

UCLA Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference
Mission: Undergraduate students from colleges and universities in California are invited to present research conducted in the field of Psychology such as Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical, Cognitive, Cross-Cultural, Developmental, Forensic, Health, Measurement, Personality, Social Psychology, or other related Behavioral Sciences in paper or poster sessions.
Location: UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Conference Date: May 8, 2009
Abstract and Application Deadline: March 6, 2009
Registration Fee: $10
Application Fee: $20
URL: http://purc.psych.ucla.edu