2019 GRS: 19th Annual Graduate Research Symposium

The 19th Annual Graduate Research Symposium will take place on Friday, March 15, 2019 in the Popp-Martin Student Union. This is an interdisciplinary graduate student-run conference that will allow graduate and professional students to showcase their research. We encourage all graduate students who are conducting or have concluded research to present at the Symposium. Presenting affords students the opportunity to share findings, gain experience in presenting scholarly research, and represent our various graduate programs. An additional incentive is the option to compete for a monetary prize. 

We are excited to extend an invitation to the students of other UNC System schools with hopes of highlighting the important work of all graduate students statewide and enjoy a one-day opportunity to network and honor our achievements. Visiting scholars will have a $40 registration fee to include a program, parking, and food (i.e. a continental breakfast, lunch, and the Awards Reception). Registration will only be assessed in the event your proposal is accepted for presentation.

Submission Guidelines

All abstract proposals must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another conference. All authors must be indicated; however, all do not have to present. It is the responsibility of the presenter to obtain permission of all authors prior to proposal submission. 

The following proposals describing research project, findings, implications, and conclusions are welcome:

• Oral Sessions (12 minute presentation, 3-4 minute Q & A)
• Poster Session (3 minute presentation, 2-3 minute Q & A)

Submission Criteria

Press Paragraph

• This should be a brief statement of the purpose and relevance of your research. This is not your Abstract. 
• No more than 100 words.  
• Upload as a Word document. 
• Supplement Info will be expected.
  • Adviser's or PI's name and email.
  • Indication of your choice to have your presentation judged for a monetary prize (Utilized the statement: I would/would not like to participate in the presentation competition.)
  • If applicable, indication if you would like to be considered for a poster presentation in the event you are not selected for an oral presentation.

Abstract 

• Full abstract that follows the criteria outlined below.
• No more than 500 words.
• No identifying information should be included in your abstract.
• • Accessibility/Communicability 
    • Abstract can be understood by the general public (specifically by students or faculty from another discipline) 
    • Abstract does not get bogged down in discipline-specific/obscure jargon or terms 
    • Terms and concepts clearly defined 
• •  Statement of Purpose/Thesis/ Research Problem/Research Question 
    • Clearly states purpose, research problem, and/or research question(s) 
    • Clearly outlines objectives, goals, findings, or argument 
• • Analysis 
    • Clearly states methodology (theory and methods for completing research, obtaining and evaluating sources/evidence, etc.) 
    • Articulated in an organized manner 
    • Analytic plan is appropriate for research objectives  
• • Results / Conclusions / Implications
    • Clearly supported by evidence and related to the research purpose/thesis/question  
    • Flows logically from methodology 
• • Importance/Relevance 
    • Clearly outlines the importance of research goals and conclusions 
    • Conveys the relevance/broader impacts of research 

Presenters are encouraged to attend an Abstract Writing Workshop, sponsored by the Graduate & Professional Student Government, prior to submitting an abstract.  Workshop dates can be found on the GRS website (https://gpsg.uncc.edu/news)

EasyChair Instructions

How to Submit Your Abstract

Venue

The conference will be held in UNC Charlotte's Popp-Martin Student Union (2nd and 3rd Floors). 

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to Abstracts Committee Chair, Meghana Setty, msetty@uncc.edu. 

Sponsor 

Graduate & Professional Student Government