Regionals at the Rotunda

Showcasing undergraduate research with real impact

Regionals at the Rotunda is Indiana University’s annual celebration of undergraduate research across its regional campuses, highlighting the exceptional work of students, faculty mentors, and staff who are tackling real-world challenges. The event showcases innovative, applied scholarship that advances solutions with meaningful economic, social, cultural, and civic impact throughout the state. By engaging undergraduate students in research that connects theory to practice, IU’s regional campuses are cultivating the next generation of problem-solvers and leaders—driving innovation, strengthening communities, and contributing to Indiana’s long-term vitality.

2026 Planning Committee

  • Rebecca Carlton
    IUS Teaching Professor in Communication Studies
  • Seuth Chaleunphonh
    Sr. Director for Regional Student Support Services
  • Sarah Heath
    RCOE Faculty Fellow/IUK Professor of History
  • Lafayette Jordan
    Assistant Director of State Relations
  • Meghan Kahn
    IUS Dean of School of Social Sciences/Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Marah Yankey
    Director of Marketing, Regionals and Online
  • Jen Maurer
    RCOE Executive Administrative Assistant/Project Management Specialist
  • Stacie Merken
    IUSB Professor of Criminal Justice
  • Patrick Motl
    IUK Dean of School of Sciences/Professor of Physics
  • Vicki Román-Lagunas
    Associate Vice President for Regional Academic Affairs
  • Jill Schweitzer
    IUE Assistant Professor of Biology
  • Philemon Yebei
    Associate Vice President for Finance and Strategy
  • Christopher Young
    IUN Professor of History /Director of CISTL

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Highlights from previous events

The 2025 IU Regionals at the Rotunda event brought students and faculty from IU's regional campuses to the State Capitol to showcase their impactful research to legislators. The full program, which detailed the wide array of projects and presentations, can be viewed below.

See the 2025 program