Symposium Workshops
The Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity has paired up with the Academic Success Center to offer several workshops to prepare you for the big event. Full workshop descriptions can be found below.
Symposium 101 Accordion Closed
Get answers to all of your symposium questions, including:
- What is the symposium?
- Why should I present or attend?
- How do I register? How do I write an abstract for my registration?
- What do I need to prepare? How do I create a poster or oral presentation?
- What should I expect at the event?
- How will I be evaluated?
Light refreshments will be served.
Presentation Basics Accordion Closed
Presentation Basics will be a special presentation given at the Student Undergraduate Research Club meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend. Learn about the different types of presentations at the symposium, how to prepare for each type, and get some tips for effectively communicating your work to a variety of people.
Light refreshments will be served.
Present with Confidence: Pitching your Oral Presentation, Roundtable, or Panel Discussion Accordion Closed
Learn from the Academic Success Center pros on how to prepare for your oral presentation, roundtable, or panel discussion.
This workshop will specifically focus on presentations given in a conference room setting to a group. Get tips on:
- the basics of presenting to groups
- how to prepare for talking to people with various levels of knowledge in your field
- how to address challenging questions
- how to ensure you stay within your time limit, and more.
Present with Confidence: Pitching your Poster Presentation or Exhibit Accordion Closed
Learn from the Academic Success Center pros on how to prepare for your poster presentation or exhibit.
This workshop will specifically focus on effectively communicating your work to as people stop by your poster or exhibit. Get tips on:
- how to prepare your quick pitch
- how to talk to people with various levels of knowledge in your field
- how to address challenging questions, and
- how to hit all of the important concepts that will impress all who stop by.
Poster Design & Editing Open House Accordion Closed
The Poster Design & Editing Open House is not so much of a structured workshop as it is an opportunity for you to stop by and get tips on creating your poster. The open houses last for two hours, but students can stop by at any time for as little or as long as needed.
Staff from the Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity will be available to help with poster templates, fonts, tips for headings and formatting. Samples of several posters from past symposia will also be available for your review. Decide what you like (and what you don’t) to help fine-tune your own presentation.
Many students have benefited from attending multiple Poster Design & Editing Open Houses as they progress through the development of their poster!
| Date | Workshop | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Apr. 2 5-6 pm | Present with Confidence: Pitching your Poster Presentation or Exhibit | HLC 2407 |
| Thursday, Apr. 4 5-6 pm | Present with Confidence: Perfecting your Oral Presentation, Roundtable, or Panel Discussion | HLC 2405 |
| Saturday, Apr. 6 10-12 pm | Poster Design and Editing Open House | boundaryless in the Union |
| Tuesday, Apr. 9 5-7 pm | Poster Design and Editing Open House | boundaryless in the Union |
| Monday, Apr. 15 9-11 am | Poster Design and Editing Open House | boundaryless in the Union |
| Tuesday, Apr. 16 6-7 pm | Present with Confidence: Perfecting your Oral Presentation, Roundtable, or Panel Discussion | HLC 2407 |
| Thursday, Apr. 18 6-7 pm | Present with Confidence: Pitching your Poster Presentation or Exhibit | HLC 2405 |