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Spark: The Pierce College Undergraduate Research Symposium

Celebrating student inquiry, creativity, and academic engagement

This annual symposium event and digital publication bring together students from all disciplines to demonstrate Pierce College excellence in the arts and sciences.

students examine rocks in a group outdoors

Contact Elysia Mbuja at EMbuja@pierce.ctc.edu or Adie Kleckner at AKleckner@pierce.ctc.edu for more information.

Spark Submissions

Submissions for Spark are open now through May 12, 2026. See the full submission guidelines and submit your proposal.

Spark 2026

This year’s Spark symposium will be held on June 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom.