UofM Lambuth Student Symposium
The Student Symposium is a forum where any undergraduate student may present their original work in a manner appropriate to their discipline. This may include creative work, experimental research, analytical papers, or another type of work appropriate to your discipline. Work will be presented in either a 15-minute oral/live session or a research poster/visual arts session. Completed work, work in progress, and proposals are welcome.
Event Information
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Location: Jackson, Tennessee, UofM Lambuth Student Union, Hamilton Room and Ballroom
Submission Information
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 14, 2025
Incentive
Each presenter will also receive a free tee shirt. Presentations are valued by many graduate programs. Presentation at this symposium counts as one of the three requirements for the Undergraduate Research Scholar designation at graduation.
Poster & Visual Arts Guidelines
- A tri-fold table-top presentation board with clips will be provided for anyone presenting in this category. If you have work that is not appropriate for this board, please email Lam_undergradresearch@live.memphis.edu to discuss presentation needs.
- Include the work’s title, author name(s), and school affiliation.
- Includ the work's title, author name(s), and school affiliation on your presentation.
- Use a university-approved logo on a research poster.
- Be prepared for friendly conversation and questions about your work.
- As this is a formal event, wear professional attire and use professional behavior.
- Consult your faculty advisor for guidance on assembling a poster or presenting visual art.
Oral & Live Session Presentation Guidelines
- Oral or live session presenters will have up to 15 minutes to present their work.
- Projection equipment will be provided if you choose to use it.
- A microphone will also be provided.
- Be prepared for friendly conversation and questions about your work.
- As this is a formal event, wear professional attire and use professional behavior.
- Consult your faculty advisor for guidance on this presentation.
Additional Notes
- Students may submit work as individual authors or as part of a team of student co-authors.
- Submissions will undergo a review by a panel of faculty. The panel reserves the right to reject any submissions that do not meet the guidelines.
- The title and author(s) will appear EXACTLY as they are typed in your submission. Please double check punctuation and spelling before submitting.
- Students are expected to work with a faculty mentor to ensure that the abstract and subsequent presentation is appropriately written for the academic discipline.
- If accepted, students are expected to make arrangements to be available for their presentation time on their assigned date.
More information: Lam_undergradresearch@live.memphis.edu