Our Community Stories

"TRACES - as an organizational, conceptual, and social innovation - is an important indicators of such changes, It brings curious and highly capable students together in the midst of their undergraduate experience to explore a variety of methods for addressing the most vexed problems and questions of our times.”

"I first encountered TRACES when an old friend of mine contacted me with the idea, to help other undergraduates to begin their journey in academia by giving them a platform to present their work. I thought it was a great idea and I began to help with outreach efforts in my little corner of the world, known as New Zealand. My wish is for many of my countrymen to be given the same platform I had to start my walk in academia, to see and learn from fellow students from all different disciplines."

"I could not help but express my gratitude to TRACES: Not only did TRACES give me the opportunity to share my research, but it also provided me with a platform to establish networks with passionate peers. In a world where undergraduates are often viewed as young adults who attend tertiary institutions solely for employment, TRACES has redefined the capabilities of undergraduate students. They have demonstrated that undergraduates are capable of creating original arguments, contributing to academia, and catapulting themselves to international platforms. Simply put, TRACES is meaningful, marvelous, and magnificent. If you have an idea to share, join TRACES!"

"As an ICT teacher whose AI knowledge is still relatively surface-level, designing engaging material for students with varying interests was challenging. Members of TRACES gave me a huge helping hand. As current university students, they had a unique ability to connect with my class with cutting-edge knowledge of AI. In a two-hour lesson, they used innovative, relatable examples that raised my students' curiosity in AI."

"TRACES offers a fantastic opportunity for undergraduate students interested in research to have their work published and experience the full academic journey - from research conception to conference presentation and publication. This end-to-end experience, typically reserved for postgraduates, is now accessible to undergrads through TRACES’ inclusive, supportive environment. At the heart of the conference is a belief in the power of transdisciplinary thinking - encouraging participants to combine perspectives from science, humanities, social sciences and technology to tackle complex issues in innovative ways. But perhaps most rewarding was the chance to connect with a vibrant community of like-minded student researchers, forging meaningful collaborations and connections that will continue to inspire long after the conference."