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College of Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Forum Friday, April 17, 2015

Join us at the College of Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Forum on April 17th, 2015 to learn about the latest research projects through engaging poster sessions. This event provides a platform for students to present their work, engage in discussions, and win $500 awards. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

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College of Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Forum Friday, April 17, 2015

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  1. College of Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research ForumFriday, April 17, 2015 Why Present a Poster?

  2. What is a Poster Session? • At conferences, meetings, events • Large room or hallway • Posters displayed in rows • Program or booklet identifies the posters, presenters, and their topics • Audience mills around visiting posters, asking questions and engaging in discussion

  3. Why have a poster session? • For Conference Organizers: • Not enough time to have every visiting researcher give an oral presentation • For UT • Prepares students to give poster presentations at national conferences (a low-stakes introduction) • Spotlights our talented undergraduates • Allows a focused interaction between students and faculty and industry scientists

  4. Why attend a poster session? For the audience: • Can spend as much or as little time with each poster • Less formal setting to speak with researchers • Can get a sense of wide range of projects • Good networking - meet like-minded undergraduates, industry representatives, faculty.

  5. Why present a poster? • For Presenters: • Presentation of your work is part of the research process • Fantastic preparation for an oral presentation or published paper • Provides an opportunity for you to ask questions about your work and discuss things with your mentors and faculty • Informal - can be more like a conversation • For summer fellowship recipients, it’s a requirement • Awards!!! Over 20 - $500 awards will be given to presenters at the Forum.

  6. What does “presenting a poster” mean? • Individuals or teams • Create a poster • Large, usually 4’ x 6’ printout • A single power point slide • Present your poster • Stand in front of the poster • Engage people in discussion • Answer questions • Although no formal “presentation/oral talk” you should prepare a couple of answers to “So tell me about your work” • For scientists in your field • For scientists outside your area • For non-scientists

  7. Overview: What is a Scientific Poster? • A large document that pictorially describes your research • Contains: • Title • Collaborators & Institutional Affiliations • Introduction/Background • Research Question • Methods • Results • Discussion and Conclusion • Reference section (articles that were vital to your research) • Acknowledgement section • Contact Information

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  11. CNS Undergraduate Research Forum is Friday, April 17, 11am-3pm, Welch Hallway Teamwork Accomplishment $500 awards! Fun

  12. Next Steps • BY FEB. 27: REGISTER • Forum website, Student Participants • Register - “Intent to Submit a Poster” • Go to a Poster Workshop • Speak with your research supervisor • Use resources, such as the Guide to Creating a Research Poster • BY MARCH 23: Submit an Abstract • UP TO APRIL 10: Print your poster – for free! Questions? Lynda Gonzales, TIDES Assistant Director PAI 3.04; lyndag@austin.utexas.edu; 512-232-8345

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