Students ReSEARCH Dialogues
Graduate
Undergraduates
Graduate
UTC graduate students may participate in poster, podium, panel, and performance presentation sessions. In addition, graduate students are encouraged to participate in the 3 Minute Thesis competition.
NOTE: Before registering for the conference please make certain that you are available to present your work on Wed. April 15, 2020. When you register for the conference you may indicate your session preference. Conference staff will make every effort to accommodate registrant preferences; however, space limitations will dictate the final schedule.
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Eligibility
To present at ReSEARCH Dialogues
- UTC students must…
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- have a mentor (UTC faculty or staff)
- be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking student in good academic standing
- have an active UTC email address and student ID#
- Non-UTC Students must….
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- have a mentor who is supervising the project
- be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking student in good academic standing
- have an active school email address
Need help preparing your presentation? The Office for URaCE will host several presentation preparation workshops during the spring semester. Workshop registration opens January 2020.
Group Presentations (Poster)
One application will be submitted by the primary presenter on behalf of the group. Gather the following information for EACH Group member before beginning the registration form.
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Major
- T-shirt size
- Poster Presentation
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Poster Presentation Sessions will feature individual or group research posters, creative works, models, and other interactive modes of communication. Graduate poster sessions will be scheduled on day TWO of the conference, Wed. April 15. See the presentation schedule below.
Poster and Display Session One is scheduled from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Poster and Display Session Two is scheduled from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
You may indicate your session preference of the registration form
Poster and Display Presentation Format Details
* Posters will be affixed to a foam board. Displays may include a combination of the poster and other display materials such as models, works of art (painting, photographs, sculptures, musical scores, poetry, etc.), simulations (using laptop computers, tablets, etc.), Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) displays, and other interactive materials.
Poster Sizes
Your poster must be sized one of the following size dimensions:
3 x 4 OR 4 x 7 feet.
Recommended size: 3x4
Need a poster template sized to the appropriate dimensions? Download a UTC branded PowerPoint poster template below.
Presenters are responsible for printing their own posters. Clips will be provided for affixing posters to boards.
Poster Printing
- Panel Discussion
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Will feature opportunities to present a new topic and get feedback on aspects of a current research project or creative endeavor. Sessions will run no more than 30 minutes in length.
- Podium Presentation
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Podium presentation sessions will feature individual or group oral and visual presentations.
Graduate podium presentation sessions will be scheduled on DAY TWO of the conference, Wed. April 15.
Podium Presentation Session One is scheduled from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Podium Presentation Session Two is scheduled from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
You may indicate your session preference on the registration form
Podium Presentation Format Details
Podium presentations can include performances such as speeches, scholarly talks, or discussions about a work of art (an artist’s talk for example). Podium presentations will run no more than 15 minutes in duration including questions. Presenters will load the slide deck (and/or other visual components) on to computers in the assigned presentation room after check-in. Presenters are encouraged to check in early to allow ample time to load presentations and check equipment.
TIPSlide presentations should be stored in multiple formats including on a jump drive, cloud storage, and e-mail to ensure accessibility.Download UTC branded PowerPoint presentation templates below.
Select a Template
Widescreen:16-9
Standard:4-3
- Performance Presentation
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Performance Presentations will include individual or group performances in music, theatre, dance and other creative formats.
Graduate performances will be scheduled in the afternoon on DAY TWO of the conference, Wed. April 15, in the UC auditorium.
Performance Presentation Session is scheduled from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Performance Presentation Format Details
- Performance presentations can include individual or group performances in music, theatre, dance and other creative formats.Performances will run no more than 30 minutes in duration. Performers are invited to check-in early to arrange props or other performance materials, and check equipment. ( Presenters may request equipment needs on the registration form)
3-Minute Pitch (Competition)
The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition will follow official 3MT Guidelines. Presentations will be evaluated by a panel of community judges.The3M Thesis Competition will be scheduled on DAY TWO of the conference, Wed. April 15.
- Graduate 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
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Developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), the 3M competition cultivates students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills. Presenting in a 3MT competition increases their capacity to effectively explain their research in three minutes, in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. Space is limited for this competition. Register Early!
The Graduate 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition will be scheduled between 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM on Wed. April 15, 2020. The actual session time will be finalized once the total number of competitors is determined ( after February 16).
Before you register to compete in this event make certain that you are available to be present between 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM on Wed. April 15, 2020.
- Competition Guidelines
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- A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted. No slide transitions, animations or 'movement' of any description are allowed. The slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration. No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
- No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
- Presentations are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes. Competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
- Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs).
- Presentations are to commence from the stage.
- Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through either movement or speech.
- Competitors will load the slide deck on to computer in the UC auditorium after check-in.
- Competitors must check-in no later than 30 minutes before the start of the competition. Students who arrive late are NOT eligible to participate in the competition.
TIP: Slide presentations should be stored in multiple formats including on a jump drive, cloud storage, and e-mail to ensure accessibility.
- Presentations will be evaluated by a panel of community judges.
- Competition Prizes
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- 1st Prize: $200 gift card and a SEARCH Award valued at $1,000 (for continuing UTC students).
- 2nd Prize: $100 gift card
- 3rd Prize: $50 gift card
Undergraduate
UTC undergraduate students may participate in poster, podium, and performance presentation sessions. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in the undergraduate lightning pitch competition.
NOTE: Before registering for the conference please make certain that you are available to present your work on April 14, 2020. When you register for the conference you may indicate your session preference. Conference staff will make every effort to accommodate registrant preferences; however, space limitations will dictate the final schedule.
Eligibility
To present at ReSEARCH Dialogues
- UTC students must…
-
- have a mentor (UTC faculty or staff)
- be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking student in good academic standing
- have an active UTC email address and student ID#
- Non-UTC Students must….
-
- have a mentor who is supervising the project
- be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking student in good academic standing
- have an active school email address
Group Presentations (Poster)
One application will be submitted by the primary presenter on behalf of the group. Gather the following information for EACH Group member before beginning the registration form.
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Major
- T-shirt size
Click the links below for details regarding presentation format descriptions and schedules.
Need help preparing your presentation? The Office for URaCE will host several presentation preparation workshops during the spring semester. Workshop registration opens January 2020.
- Poster Presentations
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Poster presentation sessions will feature individual or group research posters, creative works, models, and other interactive modes of communication. Undergraduate poster sessions will be scheduled on DAY ONE of the conference, Tues. April 14.
Poster and Display Session One is scheduled from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Poster and Display Session Two is scheduled from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
You may indicate your session preference of the registration form
Poster and Display Presentation Format Details
* Posters will be affixed to a foam board. Displays may include a combination of the poster and other display materials such as models, works of art (painting, photographs, sculptures, musical scores, poetry, etc.), simulations (using laptop computers, tablets, etc.), Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) displays, and other interactive materials.
Poster Sizes
Your poster must be sized to one of the following size dimensions:
3 x 4 OR 4 x 7 feet.
Recommended size: 3x4
Need a poster template sized to the appropriate dimensions? Download a UTC branded PowerPoint poster template below.
Poster Printing
Presenters are responsible for printing their own posters. Clips will be provided for affixing posters to boards.
- Podium Presentation
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Podium presentation sessionswill feature individual or group oral and visual presentations.
Undergraduate podium presentation sessions will be scheduled on DAY ONE of the conference, Tues. April 14, in the UC auditorium.
Podium Presentation Session One is scheduled from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Podium Presentation Session Two is scheduled from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
You may indicate your session preference on the registration form
Podium Presentation Format Details
- Podium presentations can include performances such as speeches, scholarly talks, or discussions about a work of art (an artist’s talk for example).
- Podium presentations will run no more than 15 minutes in duration including questions. Presenters will load the slide deck (and/or other visual components) on to computers in the assigned presentation room after check-in. Presenters are encouraged to check in early to allow ample time to load presentations and check equipment.
TIP: Slide presentations should be stored in multiple formats including on a jump drive, cloud storage, and e-mail to ensure accessibility.
Download UTC branded PowerPoint presentation templates below.
Select a Template
Widescreen:16-9
Standard:4-3
- Performance Presentation
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Performance Presentations: Will include individual or group performances in music, theatre, dance, and other creative formats.
Undergraduate performances will be scheduled on DAY ONE of the conference, Tues. April 14, in the UC Auditorium.
Performance Presentation Session One is scheduled from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Performance Presentation Session Two is scheduled from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Performance Presentation Format Details
- Performance presentations can include individual or group performances in music, theatre, dance, and other creative formats. Performances will run no more than 30 minutes in duration. Performers are invited to check-in early to arrange props or other performance materials, and check equipment. ( Presenters may request equipment needs on the registration form)
Lightning Pitch (Competition)
Undergraduate Student Lightning Pitch Competition will feature two-minute persuasive pitches (2 slides maximum) to propose a research project, service-learning project, community-engaged project, or creative activity. Presentations will be evaluated by a panel of community judges. The Undergraduate Lightning Pitch Competition will be scheduled on DAY ONE of the conference, Tues. April 14.
- Lightning Pitch Competition
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The pitch competition will provide a platform for students to propose an idea for research, service learning, or community-engaged project, or creative activity. The aim of the pitch is to convince a panel of non-expert judges that your proposed work has a high value, and will make an important contribution to society. Students preparing for graduate school or the world of work (that is everybody!) will find this challenge particularly valuable. Space is limited for this Register Early!
The Undergraduate Lightning Pitch Competition is scheduled from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM on Tues. April 14, 2020. Before you register to compete in this event make certain that you are available to be present during 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM on April 14, 2020.
- Format Details
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- Each competitor will have a maximum of 2 minutes (using a no more than 2 slides- including the title slide) to pitch a proposal.
- Pitches will run no more than 2 minutes in duration. Competitors will load the slide deck (or other visual components) on to the computer in the UC auditorium after check-in.
- Competitors must check-in no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition.
TIP: Slide presentations should be stored in multiple formats including on a jump drive, cloud storage, and e-mail to ensure accessibility.
- Pitches will be evaluated by a panel of community judges.
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Competition Prizes
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- 1st Prize: $100 gift card and a SEARCH Award valued at $1,000 (for continuing UTC students).
- 2nd Prize: $75 gift card
- 3rd Prize: $50 gift card