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The Annual UW Undergraduate Research SymposiumInformation for Symposium ParticipantsThe 16th Annual Symposium was held Friday May 17, 2013View the 2013 Online Proceedings (including event schedule, abstracts, and presenter search tools)Mark your calendar for the 17th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on May 16, 2014Quicklinks
Schedule of Events(Note: some sessions overlap)
Poster Session 1 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Mary Gates Hall Symposium EtiquetteOn the Day of the SymposiumParticipants are encouraged to:
Information for Symposium Poster PresentersPreparing Your PosterYour poster:
* Please note the URP does not provide foam board for mounting posters. You may purchase foam board at the University Book Store, or other locations. You do not need to pay for mounting, you may clip or tack your poster to the foam board. Tips for Designing your PosterCourtesy of the NASA Space Grant Consortium, the URP has two worksheets for use in preparing a poster: Visit our Poster Design Workshop page for additional resources and advice about how to create an effective poster presentation. If you were unable to make one of the workshops, you can download some of the slides Printing Your PosterThe best on-campus options (and usually the most cost-effective) for large-format poster printing are:
Additional locations near campus include:
Submit your printing request by Monday, May 13th in order to guarantee your poster is ready on the day of the symposium. Don't forget to request a proof of your poster prior to printing the full-size version if available. On the Day of the SymposiumDeliver your poster to the Mary Gates Hall Commons You will present your poster during the formal Poster Session. Presenters are asked to remain at their posters during the formal session times and as available throughout your session time. You should be prepared with a three- to five-minute summary for visitors using your poster as a visual guide. Some visitors may ask additional questions. Additionally, you are also strongly encouraged to attend the presentation sessions. Please plan to retrieve your poster between 5:45 - 6:15 pm on Friday, May 17th. Posters left behind will be available for pick up the following week in 171 Mary Gates Hall. Information for Symposium Oral PresentersOral Presentation WorkshopIf you missed the Oral Presentation Workshop, you can see the slides and listen to the presenters from the 2012 version here Length and FormatYour presentation:
Visit the Presentation Tutorial for information on how to create an effective oral presentation. Please practice and time your presentation prior to the day of the Symposium. The URP offers Presentation Practice Sessions for students who would like feedback on their presentations. Technology for your PresentationIn each Mary Gates Hall classroom, the following will be available:
Each computer has the following resources available:
For additional needs, such as an overhead projector for transparencies or special sound equipment, place a request with the URP. You may not use your own laptops. PowerPoint Presentations If you plan to use PowerPoint, keep in mind the following:
Before the SymposiumWe recommend you use AT LEAST two of the following methods to save and make your presentation accessible for the day of the Symposium. We strongly recommend that you save a back-up of your presentation on either compact disk or USB drive and another version on either File Transfer Protocol (FTP), web page or email.
On the Day of the SymposiumOn Friday, May 17th, check-in at the registration table in Mary Gates Hall Commons You should arrive in your presentation session room at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation session start-time to download your presentation to the computer. Accessing your Presentation We recommend that you drag and move a copy of your presentation to the desktop for faster performance during your presentation.
Logistics of the Presentation Sessions
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