HARPY (the Honors Association for Research and Presentation) is a student-led organization dedicated to fostering undergraduate research in the humanities and social sciences. In addition to meeting once weekly to discuss research progress and create a peer support network, HARPY hosts two annual conferences (the fall Monster Conference and the spring BeastFest) and is currently working to create its own undergraduate academic journal and podcast.
For those undergraduates who already have research experience, HARPY provides them an opportunity to mentor other students and connect them to the research process. For those who are completely new to research and are interested in exploring it, HARPY provides them a space to do so. Ultimately, this org fosters a community of passionate, motivated individuals dedicated to exploring ideas together.
Fall 2025 Monster Conference: Dichotomies
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View a recording of the Conference Here.
Spring 2024 BeastFest
Come to Honors 196 on Friday, April 19th from 11:00am to 2:30pm and delight in a fantastic selection of undergraduate works. Presentations range from research to art, so there will be something for everyone. And if that doesn’t get you interested, there will be plenty of food provided by 10:30am to enjoy as you watch your peers talk about Beasts. Join us in Honors 196 or through zoom (link below) to witness one of the best conferences that HARPY has put together yet! Hope to see you there!
The Monster Conference
The Monster Conference is an annual fall academic and creative conference sponsored by 51ÁÔÆæ Honors College and the 51ÁÔÆæ Office of Undergraduate Research. The Monster Conference showcases pieces that address monstrous topics, from ancient to modern conceptions of monsters from a variety of perspectives.
The Fall 2019 Monster Conference was the most attended conference in the history of the Honors College, and HARPY looks forward to further growth.
BeastFest
BeastFest is an annual spring academic and creative conference sponsored by 51ÁÔÆæ Honors College and the 51ÁÔÆæ Office of Undergraduate Research. Spring 2019 marked the first annual BeastFest with pieces ranging from essays, short stories, and poetry.
If you would like to take a look at what was presented at the 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 BeastFest, the proceedings are linked to the right.
