The graduate student symposium will provide an opportunity for graduate students to practice presentation skills on topics or work related to their time spent as a graduate student. 

This event will take place April 12th 2018 from 5 pm to 8 pm in room 119 and 121 of Tomlinson Hall.

4:45 pm - 5:00 pm     Poster Set up

5:00 pm – 5:15 pm    Opening speaker

5:15 pm – 6:00 pm    Poster Session and refreshments

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm    Oral Presentations

For general questions about the event you can contact Stephanie Nefas at snefas@atu.edu

Poster Sessions

To participate in the poster session graduate students will need to prepare a poster presentation on a topic that is part of your studies, work that is being conducted, or proposals for a future project to be conducted. This includes but is not limited to research conducted, research proposals, creative projects, events organized, or classwork completed. You may refer to your discipline’s expectations for presenting such material. If you are unable to attend in person you may still submit a poster to be displayed and judged.

If you have additional questions about poster content, structure, or submissions contact Donald McCormick at dmccormick@atu.edu 

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Oral Presentations

To participate in the oral presentation segment graduate students will need to prepare a 15 minute oral presentation on a topic that is part of your studies, work that is being conducted, or proposals for a future project to be conducted. This includes but is not limited to research conducted, research proposals, creative projects, events organized, or classwork completed. A computer and projection system will be provided for PowerPoints or visual aids. If you would like time to take questions as part of your 15 min presentation we suggest to prepare 12 min of presentation material and leaving 3 for questions. Additionally if you are unable to attend in person we can accommodate with a live video chat for you to present.

If you have additional questions about oral presentation content, structure, or submissions contact Cristina Blanco at cblanco@atu.edu

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Graduate Student Symposium Application

Research Symposium application information should be submitted online through the form below, no later than March 30, 2018 in order for the information to be reviewed and confirmed in a timely manner. Applications may be submitted at any time up until this date.

Applications will be submitted to mmcminn@atu.edu. For more information, please feel free to contact Dr. Chris Giroir in the Graduate College at (479) 968-0398.