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Information Session: 2011 Biology Undergraduate Symposium. March 24, 2011 10:45 am B-181. What is the Biology Undergraduate Research Symposium?. An opportunity for undergraduate students to present the results of their independent research When and where? Saturday, May 7, 2011
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Information Session:2011 Biology Undergraduate Symposium March 24, 2011 10:45 am B-181
What is the Biology Undergraduate Research Symposium? • An opportunity for undergraduate students to present the results of their independent research • When and where? • Saturday, May 7, 2011 • UPRM Biology building
Why should I participate in the Undergraduate Research Symposium? • Communicating results is a fundamental part of the scientific research process • Without dissemination, a research project is not finished
Why should I participate in the Undergraduate Research Symposium? • Oral communication skills are key to future success • A chance to develop communication skills in front of a friendly audience • Share your hard earned knowledge with your peers, friends and family
Why will I get from participating in the Undergraduate Research Symposium? • Constructive feedback on your presentations • Build your curriculum vitae • Maybe even a prize!
What are the eligibility requirements? • Student has conducted research of a biological nature as an undergraduate enrolled at UPRM • Internships • Other departments • Now a grad student
What are the presentations like? • Can be in either English or Spanish • 12 minute oral PowerPoint presentations followed by 3 minutes for questions • Will contain all the parts of a scientific paper: • Introduction and Background • Methods • Results • Discussion and Conclusion
What do I need to do to participate? • Contact your research mentor and start planning now • Request the entry form from: • sandral.maldonado@upr.edu • Note the “l” • Fill out the form completely with title and abstract (300 words maximum) by Thursday, April 7, 2011 • Once your abstract has been accepted, confirm your participation by sending us a copy of your PowerPoint presentation by no later than Tuesday, May 5, 2011 • Direct your questions to Dr. David Logue: • david.logue@upr.edu