Projects Day Research Symposium An annual showcase of cadet-led research Projects Day Research Symposium An annual showcase of cadet-led research Breadcrumb research west point werx projects day research symposium Research MENU West Point Werx USMA Library West Point Press Showcasing Innovation, Research, and Excellence for the Warfighter of Today Theme: Warfighter Readiness and Soldier Lethality West Point’s Projects Day Research Symposium is a premier annual event showcasing cadet-led research and innovation across various disciplines. This year’s symposium will present an impressive range of projects from cadets representing many disciplines.More than 350 research projects will be showcased by over 900 cadets, and USMA boasts more than 70 Research Symposium collaborators in government, industry, and academia. The 2025 event promises to be another exceptional exhibition of collaborative research, problem-solving, and practical application. Research Symposium 2025 Explore featured projects About the Research Symposium Research is a strength of West Point and provides context to the classroom. West Point cadets are driven, and faculty are world-class. The Army leverages this talent to solve its most complex problems.Cadets are involved in all of the research conducted at West Point - keeping in mind the USMA's mission to "build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation."Explore 2025 Research Symposium schedule, topics, and external partners Showcasing Cadet Research West Point’s Research Symposium features the results of cadet work across various disciplines. Demonstrations include posters, presentations, static and dynamic displays, and question-and-answer sessions that take place across academy grounds. Working With Today's Leaders Key leaders, researchers, and benefactors from across various academic institutions, industries, and government converge on the academy to witness the outcomes of our cadets’ hard work. Partner with USMA Research West Point Werx The West Point Werx helps coordinate West Point’s research efforts with external entities. Those interested in conducting research with West Point can email West Point Werx. Connect with the USMA Office of Research Academic Departments West Point’s academic departments provide the intellectual capital required to execute ground-breaking and relevant research across numerous disciplines and domains. Explore USMA academic departments Centers & Institutes USMA has numerous centers and institutes that work with academic departments as well as external organizations on groundbreaking and relevant research projects. Learn more about USMA research