Student presenting poster at the 2026 Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research. Image courtesy: PixelLightNearly 540 students, faculty and staff from colleges and universities across Idaho gathered at Boise State on July 15-16 for the Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research (ICUR), a celebration of undergraduate scholarship across academic disciplines. Research takes courageThis year’s conference opened under the theme “Courage and Curiosity,” a nod to the seen and unseen moments in a research journey. “I sincerely hope that every student utilizes the apparatus available at Boise State to conduct their own research projects,” Rudley said. Visit the ICUR website for information on the 2027 Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research.