Eastern Colleges
Science Conference
A Forum for Undergraduates to
Present Their Research
The Eastern Colleges Science Conference (ECSC) is the oldest, continuous, annual science conference for undergraduate students in the United States.
Over the past 80 conferences, thousands of young scientists and engineers have had a forum to present their research.
The main function of the organization is to stimulate interest in research for undergraduates in the sciences and related fields and to provide a lively forum for the presentation of research papers.
You may learn much about past conferences by observing materials from conferences 2015 through 2019 and from 2022 through 2026 by consulting the Conferences section. For each of these conferences, details about deadlines, suggested lodgings, and other details are given.
All conferences have similar formats. These materials are a good introduction to our approaches.
Again, the main aim of ECSC is to provide a forum for undergraduates to present their research.
Conferences usually consists of a keynote speaker, with judging of poster and platform presentations and full-length scientific manuscripts.
Judging forms are clearly described on this website. A continental breakfast and lunch is part of the registration fee. During the banquet that, has a separate fee, awards are distributed for worthy, posters, platform presentations and full-length scientific manuscripts.
Judging forms are provided to guide the development of the evaluation process for students.
Beginning around November of the year before the meeting, guidelines for attending the meeting will be placed on this website. Students should revisit the website from time to time to receive updated information. Annual conferences occur in late April or May.
ECSC does not have a formal membership. You are a member by simply attending a conference. The website is updated frequently. Materials will be added to the website as soon as they become available.
Science is so Important!
Website Updated : 24 March 2026