Research & Internship Day

Research and Internship Day (RID) is BURST’s largest annual event, celebrating undergraduate research and career development across the sciences. 

November 7, 2025

Baylor Sciences Building

Celebrating Undergraduate Research and Career Development

Each Fall, students from all disciplines present their research posters and connect with faculty, graduate students, and peers, while representatives from research programs, internships, and professional organizations share opportunities and resources. Together, RID fosters meaningful connections and highlights the spirit of discovery within Baylor's research community.

Applications Will be Available Fall 2026

Our 2025 Keynote Speaker

Dr. Lathan Lucas is a Postdoctoral Associate at Baylor College of Medicine in the Ferreon Lab, where he studies protein biochemistry and biophysics in the context of neurodegenerative disease. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical, Physical, and Structural Biology from Baylor College of Medicine and his B.S. in Biochemistry from Baylor University.

His work explores how protein structural changes influence disease mechanisms, integrating insights from biochemistry, biophysics, and neuroscience. Committed to mentorship and education, Dr. Lucas will share his research journey—from undergraduate studies at Baylor to his postdoctoral work—offering students a window into scientific discovery and career development.

Keynote Lecture