Fall Undergraduate Symposium
Highlighting Research and Creative Endeavors
The Fall Undergraduate Symposium recognizes students who are engaged in research, creative and other scholarly projects. UNC's Annual Research Excellence Award competition is held in conjunction with the Symposium. Additionally, all students who apply for the Symposium will also be considered for funding to present at National Conference of Undergraduate Research.
Schedule
- 1 PM - 2:30 PM Research Poster Session
- 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Reception
- 2:50 PM - 3:00 PM Keynote Speaker
- 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Oral Research Presentations
- 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Awards and OUR Grant Recipient recognition
Categories
Visual Arts Displays
Max size of 30-inch width x 40-inch height for displaying on a wall and 20 inches width x 20 inch height x 20-inch depth for displaying on table.
Students can showcase their research or creative projects through visual arts displays, which may include paintings, sculptures, photography, digital art, and other visual media. Note: If selected into NCUR Conference - Please consider standard shipping box sizes and weight restrictions when considering the piece (e.g. https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/packing/supplies/boxes.html or https://www.ups.com/us/en/shipping/how-to-ship-package.page)
Oral Presentations
These are traditional presentations where students present their research findings
or projects to an audience using PowerPoint slides or other visual aids. Each presenter
is allotted a 12 minute time slot for their talk, followed by a 3 minute Q&A session. A laptop will be provided loaded with PowerPoint.
Performance Art
Scheduled in a series of other oral presentations with a 12-minute presentation (to
include sharing of live version or recording of performance) with 3 minutes Q&A.
This category allows students to present research or creative projects through performances, such as musical performances, theatrical acts, dance routines, spoken word, or other artistic expressions. Note: If live performance is preferred, we encourage students to provide needed musicians, actors, dancers, readers, etc. as presenters and/or co-presenters as part of their submission. Alternatively, please plan to pre-record the performance piece so it can be shared in a digital format during the presentation.
Poster Presentations
Max size of 48" x 48". Student must print their own poster. 50-minute poster session.
Poster sessions involve displaying a visual representation of the research project on a large poster including a mixture of text with tables, graphs, and pictures to present your findings in a visually interesting and accessible way. This will serve as a tool to prompt discussion with colleagues during a 50-minute poster session. Students stand by their posters to discuss their work with conference attendees and answer questions. Items typically included: Title, Authors, Abstract, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, and References.
Examples of Past Posters (from 2021 UNC Research Day).
On Campus printing Resources
Students may print through the MAST Institute.
School of Biological Sciences and Communications Sciences & Disorders also provide in house printing for students working with faculty in those departments.
Off Campus Printing options
Other Printing Options utilizing local businesses:
Judging Criteria
For Research Projects:
