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General

• What is a conference/symposium?
  Academic conferences are meetings where individuals come together to share the findings of their research or creative activities project(s). Conferences are often viewed as an opportunity for presenters and attendees to connect, exchange ideas, learn, and network with each other.
• What is the ³ÉÈË´óƬStudent Research Symposium?

  The ³ÉÈË´óƬStudent Research Symposium is a multi-disciplinary conference at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ (UNF) in which undergraduate and graduate students showcase their research.

  The ³ÉÈË´óƬStudent Research Symposium is a welcoming environment where students can refine their presentation skills through interaction with peers and faculty as they explain their projects, which can be in various stages of development. This event is open to the University community.

• What happened to SOARS, ARISE and U-GLIDE?
  SOARS, ARISE and U-GLIDE have been consolidated and rebranded as the ³ÉÈË´óƬStudent Research Symposium series.
• What should I wear?
  It is recommended that you wear business-casual or smart casual attire. We also recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Comfort and confidence are key to a successful presentation!
• Is parking provided? Where can we park?
  Because the event will be held in the John A. Delaney Student Union, it is recommended that participants and guests park in the Arena Garage (Garage 38) or other appropriate areas on campus.
• Any tips for first-time presenters?
  It is highly recommended that you practice your presentation with your faculty mentor, other students, friends, and/or family. Since this is a multi-disciplinary event, you should be sure to describe your project in language that can be understood by all attendees. Be sure to tell why your work is important and the “take home message.”

Presenters

• What formats are available for presentations?
  Presentation format types include poster presentations and oral presentations. In a poster presentation, the main findings from your project are presented on a poster.  Every poster session has multiple posters on display at once and audience members walk through the rows of posters.  You can expect to give your presentation several times, as audience members stop at your poster.  In an oral presention, the main findings from your project are presented on one or more slides (typically generated via PowerPoint or Canva).  Every oral presentation session has one presentation per time slot.  You can expect to give your presentation once to an audience of people. 
• I have not collected all my data for my research project, can I still present a poster with my research plan and anticipated results?
  Students at every stage of their academic research are encouraged to submit to the ³ÉÈË´óƬStudent Research Symposium, if they have the support from their faculty research mentor.
• Can a student present two posters?
  Yes, but they must submit separate abstract submissions for each project.
• What should I include in my abstract submission?
  Abstracts/creative statements are limited to 250 words, and should convey the purpose of the project, the approach/methods, any results, and a discussion/ conclusion/ significance. Only submit plain text – do not include any pictures, graphs, or special characters with your abstract submission. We suggest you contact your faculty mentor or the Writing Center for help constructing your abstract.  Additionally, workshops on writing effective abstracts are offered by the Office of Undergraduate Research every semester.
• What does it mean to be a co-author?
  A co-author is someone who worked on the project with you. Faculty mentors are often considered co-authors (especially in STEM fields). A co-author may or may not also be a co-presenter.
• What does it mean to be a co-presenter?
  A co-presenter is someone who plans to present your project with you during your assigned session time. Keep in mind, faculty mentors/professors cannot serve as co-presenters at the ³ÉÈË´óƬStudent Research Symposium, as the event is designed for students.
• What is a faculty mentor?
  Faculty mentors serve as subject matter experts within their fields who help guide students along in their research, scholarship, and creative activities (RSCA) experiences. All projects submitted to the ³ÉÈË´óƬStudent Research Symposium must have been conducted under the supervision of a faculty mentor.

Posters

• What size should my poster be?
  Posters should be sized to 4’ x 3’ (48” wide by 36” high). Vertical posters and posters larger than 48" x 36" will not fit on the provided poster boards.
• Poster templates
  If you need inspiration to create your poster, the Office of Undergraduate Research offers poster templates. Visit the Office of Undergraduate Research website to access the poster template gallery.
• Where can I get my poster printed?
  The Office of Undergraduate Research offers poster printing services to all ³ÉÈË´óƬstudents. Visit the Office of Undergraduate Research poster webpage for more information on how to submit and pay for your poster. It is $25 for a 48x36 poster.
• How will I hang my poster?
  Materials to hang up your poster, such as an easel, poster board and binder clips will be provided at the ³ÉÈË´óƬStudent Research Symposium.
• How do I know where to hang up my poster for my session?
  Participants will be assigned a number in the event program that corresponds with their poster board number, where they will hang up their poster. Participants are responsible for finding their poster spot using the program as a guide, securing their poster(s) to the provided poster boards, and removing their poster(s) at the end of their session.

Oral Presentation

• How long should I make my oral presentation?
  Oral presentations are assigned to a 15-minute timeslot (fall and spring) or to a 5-minute timeslot (summer). In the 15-minute timeslot, presenters should plan for their presentation to be about 10-12 minutes long, with a few minutes remaining for audience Q&A.  In a 5-minute (lightning talk) timeslot, presenters may use one slide and will have exactly 5 minutes for their presentation.  There is no audience Q&A portion in a lightning talk.
• How do I present an oral presentation/talk?
  You can present your talk via prepared slides or read from your submitted paper.