Friday, 20 April 2012
Old Central’s Assembly Hall

Each spring FRS have the opportunity to present the results of their research at a formal colloquium and reception.  Students can choose to submit a Final Report in lieu of presenting, but participation is strongly encouraged.  The colloquium is a unique opportunity for scholars to share their work with peers, family, and friends.  Also, scholars who choose to participate gain valuable experience presenting research, which progresses their academic careers.

“Notice of Participation” Deadline: Friday, 6 April 2012

Scholars may participate by either creating a poster or delivering an oral presentation:

• POSTER DISPLAYS may follow a wide variety of formats (4’ x 5’ is standard), examples of which can be found in the Office of Scholar Development (334 SU) upon request.
• Printers can print from many file types, but most students choose to format their posters in PowerPoint.
• Students can have their poster displays printed at any location, but OSU Cartography Services (744-7344 or 744-6250, 319 Murray Hall) has a large format printer that is conveniently located on campus.
• Students are responsible for the cost of printing posters and other presentation supplies.
• Students should expect to stand with their posters during the colloquium to answer questions and explain details of their project.

• ORAL PRESENTATIONS should be designed to last 6-8 minutes, and presenters should expect a few minutes of follow-up questions.  Students may elect to employ PowerPoint.

Presenters may setup posters and pre-load PowerPoint presentations at 2 p.m.  Judges will start poster evaluations at 2:15 p.m., so all poster presenters should be ready with their presentations and prepared to answer questions by then. The formal event, which will feature the oral presentations, will begin at 3 p.m.

Dress for this event is Business/Business Casual.

Students who worked as a group with other current FRS students may elect to present collaboratively, but each member should contribute an equal share of the presentation.

Students must provide a legible copy (printed on 8.5”x11” paper; color optional) of their presentation materials to the program director (334 SU) by 27 April 2012.  All presenters must also submit a “Program Evaluation” form.

Each year cash prizes are awarded for the best presentations.  Additionally, the scholar with the best overall presentation will have their expenses defrayed to attend the following year’s National Conference on Undergraduate Research to present his/her research in a national forum.

See the “Colloquium Guidelines” for more information.