2009 Student Research Symposium

POSTER AND ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at KY-WV LSAMP institutions are eligible to participate in the poster and oral presentations. All poster and oral presentations must address a valid scientific question. The categories for research presentations are varied, but do include the following:

  • Engineering / Technology
  • Sciences (Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Other)
  • Mathematics / Computer Science

All presentations will be evaluated based on scientific merit, content, and students’ ability to interact with conference attendees in response to questions. Poster presentations will also be assessed according to their appearance, and oral presentations will be evaluated in terms of poise and confidence. All presenters are required to attend the Closing Luncheon on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Students will be recognized at this time and special certificates will be awarded. (download PDF of this information)

POSTERS

  • All abstracts are due to the KY-WV LSAMP Central office no later than March 16, 2009.
  • Students presenting posters will not be required to make an oral presentation but will be expected to respond to questions from conference participants and poster session judges.
  • Professional attire is expected.
  • Posters must include the title of the research project, student, and faculty mentor, department, university, and research category. In addition, all posters must be self-explanatory. Each display must provide a concise summary of the research results. A full explanation of what is being demonstrated is also required under each illustration, table, figure, photo, or diagram.
  • Poster format and dimensions: Students should prepare posters no bigger than 4’x 8’. Easels or display boards and pushpins will be provided.
  • Posters may be set up beginning at 5 P.M. on Friday, April 24. Students will need to be on hand to answer questions regarding their posters on Saturday, April 25. Additional instructions will follow. Students are required to dismantle all poster displays by 2 P.M on April 25.

ORAL

  • Oral presentation sessions will run concurrently on Saturday, April 25. All abstracts are due to the Jaime Nebbitt (janebb@email.uky.edu) no later than March 16, 2009.
  • All students will be allotted 10 minutes to make a formal presentation. A 5-minute question-and-answer period will follow each presentation. Faculty will moderate each session and monitor time for each presenter. Audience participants will consist of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics faculty and students from KY-WV LSAMP institutions, as well as special guests.
  • Students may use audio-visual materials and equipment to facilitate presentations (e.g., PowerPoint). If audio-visual equipment beyond a computer, projector and screen is needed, please indicate your specific needs on the abstract and registration forms.
  • Computers and projectors will be provided. Presenters not sending presentations in advance run the risk of computer/file incompatibility or other technical problems affecting your ability to present.
  • Consider bringing overhead transparencies as a backup in case of equipment failure.
  • Professional attire is expected.

SCHEDULE FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS

The schedule for the oral presentations will be emailed to participants on April 1.

Questions? Please contact:
Jaime Nebbitt
KY-WV LSAMP Administrative Coordinator
215A Center for Manufacturing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506