The 2026 Psychology Discovery Conference (PDC), held on April 14th, 2026, was a resounding success, bringing together over 150 attendees for a dynamic celebration of psychology research.
The event featured a riveting keynote from Dr. Elizabeth Page-Gould, six compelling talks from our research areas, 93 poster presentations, and a vibrant WiCSC+ workshop.
The conference was full of hearty discourse and new collaboration (and over 200 cups of coffee!) and proudly recognized the most outstanding contributions in both posters and talks.
Congratulations to the 2026 award winners: Paige Wahl (Best Undergraduate Poster), Bailea Erb (Best Graduate Poster), Carolyn Zeng & Brooke Johnston (Tied for Best Undergraduate Talk), and Seth Winward (Best Graduate Talk), whose work stood out among an impressive lineup of presenters.
PDC 2026 proved once again that great minds, great research, and great community make for an unforgettable day of discovery.
Read more from UW Arts: https://uwaterloo.ca/arts/news/psychology-discovery-conference-2026-brings-student-research
Photo courtesy Dr. Geoffrey Fong.