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Graduate Scholars Symposium
Your Chance to Shine
The Graduate Scholars Symposium showcases the outstanding research and scholarship at UCM.
The 2023 Graduate Scholars Symposium is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023, will include graduate students, faculty, and staff. This year, the Graduate Scholars Symposium will be held in conjunction with the Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Symposium Details
The 2023 Graduate Scholars Symposium is April 4th!
Click here for the 2023 Graduate Scholars Symposium Program
Graduate students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines are encouraged to present
their research and scholarly work at the annual Graduate Scholars Symposium at the
University of Central Missouri. This symposium takes place during the spring semester
each year. The 2023 event will include in-person oral presentations and poster presentations,
as well as pre-recorded electronic virtual presentations, available for asynchronous
viewing.
The goals of the Symposium are to showcase the outstanding quality and diversity of
research and scholarship at UCM.
Benefits of presenting at the Symposium
- The presentation can be added to the student's resume.
- The Symposium provides a comfortable environment and good starting point for student's
professional or scholarly careers.
- Provides students with the opportunity to practice and enhance their communication skills.
- Allows students, faculty, and staff to share their projects and scholarly work with
the UCM campus.
- No cost to participate.
The 2023 Graduate Scholars Symposium is April 4th!
Click here for the 2023 Graduate Scholars Symposium Program
Graduate students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines are encouraged to present their research and scholarly work at the annual Graduate Scholars Symposium at the University of Central Missouri. This symposium takes place during the spring semester each year. The 2023 event will include in-person oral presentations and poster presentations, as well as pre-recorded electronic virtual presentations, available for asynchronous viewing.
The goals of the Symposium are to showcase the outstanding quality and diversity of research and scholarship at UCM.
Benefits of presenting at the Symposium
- The presentation can be added to the student's resume.
- The Symposium provides a comfortable environment and good starting point for student's professional or scholarly careers.
- Provides students with the opportunity to practice and enhance their communication skills.
- Allows students, faculty, and staff to share their projects and scholarly work with the UCM campus.
- No cost to participate.
Presentation Formats
Graduate Student Presentations
Graduate students enrolled for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 are eligible to participate. The Symposium is open to any student performing any type of research, scholarship, or creative work, completed or in progress. Graduate students can participate in the Symposium through one of the following presentation formats:
Oral Presentation details:
- Students can share their scholarly work via oral presentation (in-person)
- Multiple students can present
- 10-12 minute presentation, with 3 minutes for Q&A
- Overall, the presentation must provide an in-depth explanation of the research project, professional topic, or creative work
- Visual aid required (Google Slides or PowerPoint is recommended)
Poster Presentation details:
- Students can share their scholarly work via poster (no verbal presentation)
- All posters will be displayed during the Symposium on April 4, 2023
- Projects with multiple students are acceptable
- Overall, the poster must provide an in-depth explanation of the research project, professional topic, or creative work
- See here for additional information and recommendations for designing your poster
- Poster file must be submitted via email, in electronic file, to gradstudies@ucmo.edu by midnight on March 19, 2023
- All student posters will be printed by the Graduate Studies Office at NO COST to the student
E-entry Video Presentation details:
- Students can share their scholarly work via a pre-recorded electronic presentation available on April 4, 2023 via the UCM website
- Multiple students can present
- Students can create a 5-10 minute prerecorded narrated PowerPoint presentation or similar presentation format
- The electronic presentation must include a verbal explanation and visual aids
- Overall, the presentation must provide an in-depth explanation of the research project, professional topic, or creative work
- Presentations must be submitted via email, in electronic file, to gradstudies@ucmo.edu by midnight on March 19, 2023
Staff and Faculty
UCM faculty and staff are invited to showcase their scholarly work for the campus community. The Symposium is open to any faculty or staff performing any type of research, scholarship, or creative work, completed or in progress. All faculty and staff can participate in the Symposium:
Poster Presentation details:
- Staff and faculty can share their scholarly work via poster (no verbal presentation)
- All posters will be displayed during the symposium on April 4, 2023
- Projects with multiple authors/researchers are acceptable
- Overall, the presentation must provide an in-depth explanation of the research project, professional topic, or creative work
- Posters must be dropped off in the Graduate Studies office, Ward Edwards 1900 by March 31, 2023
Registration Information
Registration is free for current UCM graduate students, faculty, and staff . Registration is open to all current UCM graduate students enrolled during the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 semesters, current faculty, and current staff performing any type of research, scholarship, or creative work, completed or in progress. The registration deadline is February 26, 2023 by midnight.
Before accessing the registration form, collect the following items/information:
- title of presentation
- abstract for presentation (250 words)
- all authors/presenters (faculty, staff, student) name and email addresses
- presentation format selection
- DOR response letter or IRB/IACUC approval letter
- Tuesday, April 4, 2023 marked on your calender!
Awards
Students who register for the Symposium by the registration deadline will receive an official certificate of participation to include in their resume/digital portfolio. Students will also receive a gift of appreciation for participating in this year's event.
Event Schedule
2023 Graduate Scholars Symposium
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Elliott Student Union (various locations)
Warrensburg Campus
9:00am-2:00pm –Graduate Student Oral Presentations (schedule will be set closer to event)
9:00am-3:00pm – Open viewing of Research Posters
3:15pm - Formal Presentations and Award Ceremony, followed by reception and social time
Contact
Graduate Studies
Ward Edwards 1900
Tel: (660) 543-4729
