2023 Urban Expo Ceremony and Student Projects

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, UC San Diego's Urban Studies and Planning Department will host the 33rd Annual Urban Expo event with a 5p Keynote, by Mai Nguyen, UC San Diego Professor and Director of the Design Lab, and Awards Ceremony.

STREAM CEREMONY LIVE, MARCH 16, 5p

(presenting students do not need to RSVP)

Schedule of Event for Thursday, March 16 in Price Center Ballroom

2p Ballroom opens for poster viewing
3:30-4:30p Photographer available for students to take a professional photo with in Ballroom
4p Students at posters for Q&A
5p Keynote and Awards Ceremony
Reception, with appetizers and desserts, following ceremony until 7:30p

Directions and Parking information

Friends, family, and mentors of USP and RED capstone students who are not able to attend in person can watch the awards live streamed starting at 5pm, return to this webpage for an updated link closer to the event.

The Expo is a unique event that brings together students, faculty, staff, and the San Diego community to celebrate the research capstone projects of Urban Studies & Planning and Real Estate & Development graduating students.

Continue to check back frequently for additional updates on the event.

Student Research Exhibits Focus on:

Real Estate & Development
Architecture & Urban Design
Community & Economic Development
Environment
Food Systems and Urban Agriculture
Housing & Homelessness
Infrastructure and Public Facilities
Transportation Planning
US Mexico Border

Awards

The USP Department is proud to offer a number of awards to both our graduating seniors as well as our continuing students. Award Descriptions are available and indicate which student levels are available for each award type. Most awards are nominated.

Here is the link to view past award Expo Winners.