Who can participate in Creative Collaborations Undergraduate Research Conference?
All undergraduate students who are involved in research, scholarly work and creative activities are encouraged to participate. There is no cost to participate.
Can I be the presenter of two projects?
No. Each student can only be the presenter of one project to ensure that all students are able to present in the limited amount of space in the UC; however, you can be a collaborator/author of another project.
I am working on a project with other students. Do we all need to submit an abstract for the same project?
No. Only the lead student researcher will submit the abstract. There will be a a section in the submission form to notate other research collaborators on the project.
Who is my research mentor?
Your research mentor is the person who is supervising your research, scholarship, or creative project. It may or may not be your academic faculty advisor.
Can I make edits to an abstract that I have already submitted through the online submission form?
No. Unfortunately, editing the abstract after submission is not possible so please be sure that your abstract is in its most final form when you hit the submit button. Please note that it is EXPECTED that your research will progress and may even change significantly between the time you submit and the time you present. While you cannot edit the abstract, you are encouraged to include all new data in the presentation.
Can my research mentor submit the abstract on my behalf?
No, the student researcher must submit the abstract electronically, and will identify the research mentor for the project on the form.
I'm doing research off campus, should I list my off-campus research mentor?
Yes, you should provide information about your off-campus research mentor.
My faculty mentor is not able to attend the conference. Will she/he need to be present on the day of the presentation?
Although faculty mentors are encouraged to attend the conference, it is not required. If your faculty mentor cannot attend, please be sure to invite other members of your research group to come and support you.
Who can help me with questions about how an abstract, poster, or presentation should look in my field?
If you have questions regarding the academic content of your work, it is best to ask your research mentor.
To learn how to design and assemble a poster, please sign-up for a workshop. More information about the workshop and how to register for one can be found here.
Does the Office of Undergraduate Research pay for my poster if I print off campus?
No. The OUR will only pay for posters printed through IMS
What size does my poster have to be?
42 x 36 inches
Where are the poster design workshops held?
Sera Hall 156A
Where is poster printing done?
IMS in Maher Hall 176C
If I am not a Visual Arts Senior, can I still submit my creative work?
Yes. All creative work submissions will be accepted, regardless of class standing and major. If you are a Visual Arts Senior, you will need to indicate that on the submission form.
Am I responsible for curating my own creative work?
If you are interested in curating your creative work, you can contact Professor Shannon Starkey, otherwise you do not have to curate your work.
I still have questions about the Undergraduate Research Conference. Where can I get further information?
You may send questions about the event to ugresearch@sandiego.edu