{"id":42,"date":"2024-12-11T13:56:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T13:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-02-09T21:46:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:46:05","slug":"symposium-for-undergraduate-research-scholarly-and-creative-activity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/symposium-for-undergraduate-research-scholarly-and-creative-activity\/","title":{"rendered":"The UW Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"cfct-build-42\" class=\"cfct-build grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-6 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-module-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/338\/2025\/01\/0429150402-scaled.jpg\" class=\"cfct-mod-image cfct-module-image-mod-image alignnone \" alt=\"A student standing in front of a poster with frog on hand.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/338\/2025\/01\/0429150402-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/338\/2025\/01\/0429150402-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/338\/2025\/01\/0429150402-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/338\/2025\/01\/0429150402-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/338\/2025\/01\/0429150402-1536x1061.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/338\/2025\/01\/0429150402-2048x1415.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-6 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard no-bg\">\n    <h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Registration is now open!<\/h3>\n<h4>2026 UW Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity<\/h4>\n<p>This event is an exciting opportunity to present your undergraduate research, scholarly, or creative works to peers from across the Universities of Wisconsin. It also provides a great opportunity to learn more about what opportunities exist and how to become involved in undergraduate research.<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, May 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Where: University of Wisconsin\u2013La Crosse\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Registration will open January 26, 2026, and close March 15, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The event is free for all participants and attendees.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwlax.edu\/urc\/presenting\/universities-of-wisconsin-symposium\/#tm-354507\">Learn more about the 2026 UW Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">UW Symposium Overview and Tentative Schedule<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-tabs-accordions\">\n\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"bs-accordion \">\n        <div id=\"htasr\" class=\"panel-group\">\n        \n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_uw-symposium-overview\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_uw-symposium-overview\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#uw-symposium-overview\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"uw-symposium-overview\">UW Symposium Overview<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"uw-symposium-overview\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_uw-symposium-overview\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>The annual Universities of Wisconsin Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity will be held in La Crosse, WI on Friday, May 1, 2026.<\/p><p>The Symposium highlights the diversity, breadth of expertise, and the life-changing and career-launching power of undergraduate research ongoing across the UWs, and it showcases the creativity, scholarship, and innovation that are at the core of the Universities of Wisconsin.\u00a0Please join us to celebrate and be inspired by the extraordinary work by UW undergraduate students and their faculty mentors!<\/p><p><strong>When:\u00a0<\/strong>Presenters and registered attendees can check-in beginning at 8:15am. The opening remarks will begin at 9:15am. Presentations will begin at 9:45am and end at 2:45pm. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwlax.edu\/globalassets\/offices-services\/urc\/presenting\/uw-symposium-tentative-schedule.docx#mce_temp_url#\">tentative schedule<\/a>\u00a0for the rest of the day is available.<\/p><p><strong>Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Presenters and registered attendees should check-in in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwlax.edu\/globalassets\/academics\/extended-learning\/maps\/student-union-second-floor.pdf\">Union Bluffs Foyer<\/a>, which is on the second floor of the Student Union. Posters and exhibits will be held in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwlax.edu\/globalassets\/academics\/extended-learning\/maps\/cleary-center-first-floor.pdf\">Cleary Center<\/a>; oral presentations and performances will be held in rooms on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwlax.edu\/globalassets\/academics\/extended-learning\/maps\/student-union-third-floor.pdf\">3rd floor of the Student Union<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Who:\u00a0<\/strong>Undergraduate students from any Universities of Wisconsin campus are invited to present their research or creative project. Anyone else is welcome to attend.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Registration<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard grey-bg\">\n    <h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Want to Attend the Event? <\/h3><h4>Registration is Now Open!<\/h4><p>This event is open for anyone to attend whether they are presenting or not. <strong>All presenters must register. <\/strong>Only attendees who will be present for opening\/closing remarks and\/or the lunch\/keynote are required to register. Registration is free for all attendees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The deadline to register for the event is March 15, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Questions? Please contact <a class=\"ready\" href=\"mailto:srcel@uwlax.edu\" data-tooltip-content=\"#profile-quickview-srcel\">srcel@uwlax.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm \" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwlax.iad1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_aVLaLrnSjt0k5Jc\">Register Here!<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Guidance for Abstract Submission<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard grey-bg\">\n    <p>The following information will be essential for submitting an abstract through the online abstract submission form. Please have the following information available. Students should work with their faculty\/research mentor(s) to prepare their presentation\u2019s abstract.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Abstract Title (Use Title Case) (Word count: 0\/30):<\/strong>\u00a0(Example:\u00a0The Effect of Preventative Care on Tooth Integrity)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary Undergraduate Student Presenter\/Primary Author: <\/strong>This is the individual (primary presenter) who is submitting the abstract\/registering for the event and who plans to present (if accepted) their presentation. You will be asked to provide your name, email, university (ordered alphabetically by name), major, class level, and hometown. Student researchers should be the ones to submit their abstracts rather than their mentor(s).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Co-Presenter(s)\/Co-Author(s) (Optional):\u00a0<\/strong>This is a place where you can list the names for any co-authors\/co-presenters who may have contributed to the project. Any co-author(s) who will participate in the presentation must register separately for the symposium. You will be asked to provide the name, email, and university for each co-presenter added. Please do not include your faculty mentor(s) in this section. You will be asked to provide their information in a separate section.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-Presenting Co-Author(s) (Optional):\u00a0<\/strong>This is a place where you can list the names for any co-authors who may have contributed to the project but who will not be presenting at the symposium. You will be asked to provide the name, email, and university for each co-author added. Please do not include your faculty mentor(s) in this section. You will be asked to provide their information in a separate section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abstract Text ONLY (Word count: 0\/300):\u00a0<\/strong>Submit your abstract text only (e.g. no title, authors, references, etc.). The main text of abstracts are usually 250-300 words and may not exceed 300 words. Bold, italics, underline, superscript and subscript are accepted. Please proofread your abstract carefully and pay attention to grammar as the submitted text will be used in the final program and there will not be an opportunity for editing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faculty\/Research Mentor(s): <\/strong>A mentor should be a professor or qualified individual (e.g. staff member) who is familiar with your work. Some students may have more than one mentor, so please be sure to provide information for each mentor. You will be asked to provide each of your mentor\u2019s name, university\/affiliation, and their email. Be sure to complete each of your mentor\u2019s information thoroughly and accurately, especially your mentor\u2019s email address. They will be contacted in regard to your presentation and will be able to deny your participation if they do not feel that the abstract is adequately prepared.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Important Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All abstracts must be submitted by the posted deadline(s). Please refer to the submission deadlines and make sure you submit your abstract accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Guidance for Presentation Format and Preparation<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-tabs-accordions\">\n\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"bs-accordion \">\n        <div id=\"lcmll\" class=\"panel-group\">\n        \n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_poster-presentations\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_poster-presentations\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#poster-presentations\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"poster-presentations\">Poster Presentations<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"poster-presentations\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_poster-presentations\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p><strong>For those of you who are presenting a poster presentation:<\/strong><\/p><p>Your poster presentation session is 55 minutes long, and you are required to be at your poster during the time for which you are scheduled. If you have co-presenters, please ensure that they are at the poster during the scheduled time. Posters will be hung on a poster board using pushpins that will be provided at the event. Please be sure to let symposium organizers know of any special accommodations that you may require for your poster presentation.<\/p><p><strong>Some important information to remember as you are preparing your poster:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Your poster should be no larger than 48 inches in height and 48 inches in width.\u00a0<\/li><li>A typical organization for a poster will include:<\/li><\/ol><ol><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\"><li>Title of your presentation<\/li><li>Your name, any co-authors\u2019 names, and your faculty mentor\u2019s name<\/li><li>Name of your university<\/li><li>Abstract<\/li><li>Introduction (Background information regarding your research, the research question that you asked\/hypothesis or objective of your study)<\/li><li>Methods (how you did your research or explored a particular topic)<\/li><li>Findings\/Results: tell us what you found and what results you obtained<\/li><li>Discussion: What do the results mean?\u00a0 How are they important?\u00a0 What additional questions have presented themselves?<\/li><li>Conclusion\/Summary<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"3\"><li>Limit the amount of text on your poster, and focus on key information<\/li><li>When presenting your poster,\u00a0use your own words to elaborate upon the material and guide the audience on where you want them to focus on the poster.<\/li><li>Engage in conversation with others while you\u2019re at your poster.\u00a0 Invite people to your poster to learn more about the work that you\u2019ve done!<\/li><li>Use visuals\/graphics...not only are they eye-catching, but they are a great point upon which you can elaborate and explain your points.\u00a0 Be sure, however, to describe what you are showing\u2026don\u2019t just skip over it!<\/li><li>Focus on what you\u2019ve done (or plan to do), the importance of the study, how you did the study, what results you\u2019ve found, etc.<\/li><li>Be sure to practice, practice, practice!!!\u00a0 Practicing will allow you to establish how long it will take you to present your material and will also allow for you to develop confidence in your presentation abilities!<\/li><\/ol>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_10-minute-oral-presentations\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_10-minute-oral-presentations\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#10-minute-oral-presentations\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"10-minute-oral-presentations\">10-Minute Oral presentations<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"10-minute-oral-presentations\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_10-minute-oral-presentations\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p><strong>For those of you who are presenting an oral presentation:<\/strong><\/p><p>Oral presentations are limited to 10 minutes with 5 minutes for questions and answers. While PowerPoint is the preferred presentation format and will be available on all computers in the oral session rooms, you may certainly present without the use of PowerPoint if you would prefer to use other visuals (video, demonstrations, speeches, project display, etc). However, please be aware that presenters will be required to use the PC computer provided in the room. Please plan to bring your presentation on an external hard drive. You will be asked to arrive at the presentation room at least 10-15 minutes before the session to load your presentation on the PC computer provided in the room. More details on your presentation time and set-up time will be provided as we near the event. Please be sure to let the symposium organizers of any special accommodations that you may need for your presentation.<\/p><p><strong>Some important information to remember when you are preparing for your presentation:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Plan the format of your presentation. A common organization for a talk will include the following components; however, prepare the presentation in a format that is logical for sharing your work.<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\"><li>Title slide with the title of your presentation and your name, any co-authors' names, your mentor\u2019s name, and the name of your university.<\/li><li>Introduction (Preview of the topic and talk, the research question that you asked\/hypothesis or objective of your study)<\/li><li>Methods or Process (how you did your research or explored a particular topic)<\/li><li>Findings\/Results: tell us what you found and what results you obtained<\/li><li>Discussion: What do the results mean?\u00a0 How are they important?\u00a0 What additional questions have presented themselves?<\/li><li>Conclusion:\u00a0 provide a summary of your presentation and provide some form of closing statement.<\/li><li>Acknowledgement: provide an acknowledgement for any funding agencies and financial support, as well as any individuals (non-coauthors) who contributed to the research but did not provide substantial contribution to the project.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li>Limit the amount of text that you put on slides, and focus on key information<\/li><li>Use your own words to elaborate upon the material on the slide.<\/li><li>Limit the number of slides- too many slides can be overwhelming to the audience. A 10-minute presentation typically has between 10-15 slides.<\/li><li>Use visuals\/graphics\u2026not only are they eye-catching, but they are a great point upon which you can elaborate and explain your points. Be sure, however, to describe what you are showing\u2026don\u2019t just skip over it!<\/li><li>Don\u2019t just focus on how you decided to do this research, but focus on what you\u2019ve done (or plan to do), the importance of the study, how you did the study, what results you\u2019ve found, etc.<\/li><li>Be sure to practice, practice, practice!!!\u00a0 Practicing will allow you to establish how long it will take you to present your material and will also help you to develop confidence in your presentation abilities!\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_art-or-creative-project-exhibits\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_art-or-creative-project-exhibits\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#art-or-creative-project-exhibits\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"art-or-creative-project-exhibits\">Art or Creative Project Exhibits<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"art-or-creative-project-exhibits\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_art-or-creative-project-exhibits\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p><strong>For those of you who are presenting an art or project display:<\/strong><\/p><p>During Art or Project Displays, students will display their art, interactive projects, or demonstrations for the entire time that their session is scheduled. Similar to a poster presentation, students should share information about their project with attendees circulating the room. Art and Projects may be on display for longer than the scheduled session. Detailed Information regarding setup and scheduling for your display will be provided as we near the event. Please be sure to let symposium organizers know of any special accommodations that you may need for your presentation prior to the event.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_film-or-performance\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_film-or-performance\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#film-or-performance\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"film-or-performance\">Film or Performance<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"film-or-performance\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_film-or-performance\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p><strong>For those of you who are presenting a brief film or performance video:<\/strong><\/p><p>Films and performances should generally be shorter than 15 minutes. If you plan to present a longer piece, consider sharing a clip\/segment or shortened version of your work.<\/p><p>Be sure to plan and practice how you will introduce and conclude your film\/performance. Many students briefly share their project title, names of project members, and background. Please let symposium organizers know of any specific accommodations or specific needs for your presentation prior to the event. Detailed information regarding the scheduled session will be provided as we near the event.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t<hr class=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-6 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-tabs-accordions\">\n\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"bs-accordion \">\n        <div id=\"195fe\" class=\"panel-group\">\n        \n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_why-should-i-participate-in-the-symposium\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_why-should-i-participate-in-the-symposium\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#why-should-i-participate-in-the-symposium\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"why-should-i-participate-in-the-symposium\">Why should I participate in the symposium?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"why-should-i-participate-in-the-symposium\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_why-should-i-participate-in-the-symposium\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>The symposium provides students with an opportunity to showcase their work, develop presentation skills, inspire new ideas, engage with students from other universities, network with professionals, and gain feedback to refine their research. Additionally, presenting their work builds confidence, fosters a sense of community, and enhances their resume for future academic or career opportunities.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_can-i-attend-the-symposium-if-i-am-not-presenting\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_can-i-attend-the-symposium-if-i-am-not-presenting\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#can-i-attend-the-symposium-if-i-am-not-presenting\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"can-i-attend-the-symposium-if-i-am-not-presenting\">Can I attend the symposium if I am not presenting?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"can-i-attend-the-symposium-if-i-am-not-presenting\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_can-i-attend-the-symposium-if-i-am-not-presenting\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Absolutely! Everyone is welcome to attend. Come to learn more about the research, scholarly and creative projects in which students across the UW universities are engaged, gain information on how they became involved in their projects, or come to support your friend or family member.<\/p><p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0If you are planning to attend the opening\/closing remarks and\/or the lunch\/keynote session, you must register. Lunch and refreshments will only be provided for those who registered for them by the deadline.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_who-should-register-for-the-symposium\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_who-should-register-for-the-symposium\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#who-should-register-for-the-symposium\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"who-should-register-for-the-symposium\">Who should register for the symposium?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"who-should-register-for-the-symposium\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_who-should-register-for-the-symposium\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Presenters:<\/p><ul><li>All presenters must register and check-in at\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwlax.edu\/globalassets\/academics\/extended-learning\/maps\/student-union-second-floor.pdf\">Union Bluffs Foyer<\/a>\u00a0prior to their assigned session. Name tags will be provided at check-in. Registering for the opening\/closing remarks and lunch\/keynote is optional.<\/li><\/ul><p>Attendees:<\/p><ul><li>Any attendees that will be present for the opening\/closing remarks and\/or the lunch\/keynote must register and check-in in\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwlax.edu\/globalassets\/academics\/extended-learning\/maps\/student-union-second-floor.pdf\">Union Bluffs Foyer<\/a>. Name tags will be provided at check-in.<\/li><li>Attendees who will only be attending poster\/exhibit or oral presentation\/performance sessions do not have to register for the event. These attendees should not check-in and will not receive a name tag.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Lunch and refreshments will only be provided for those who registered for them by the deadline.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_can-a-presentation-have-multiple-authors\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_can-a-presentation-have-multiple-authors\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#can-a-presentation-have-multiple-authors\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"can-a-presentation-have-multiple-authors\">Can a presentation have multiple authors?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"can-a-presentation-have-multiple-authors\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_can-a-presentation-have-multiple-authors\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Yes! When a project has more than one author, the group should select one primary author for the symposium. The primary author will submit the abstract for the group using the abstract submission form. Any coauthors who are not designated as the primary author will still need to register separately for the symposium using the registration form.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_my-project-has-multiple-authors-should-everyone-submit-the-presentation-abstract\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_my-project-has-multiple-authors-should-everyone-submit-the-presentation-abstract\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#my-project-has-multiple-authors-should-everyone-submit-the-presentation-abstract\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"my-project-has-multiple-authors-should-everyone-submit-the-presentation-abstract\">My project has multiple authors. Should everyone submit the presentation abstract?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"my-project-has-multiple-authors-should-everyone-submit-the-presentation-abstract\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_my-project-has-multiple-authors-should-everyone-submit-the-presentation-abstract\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>No. Please designate one individual as the primary author. The primary author will submit the abstract on behalf of the entire team. All other coauthors who are co-presenting or attending the event should register using the symposium registration form.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-types-of-research-are-suitable-for-presentation-at-the-symposium\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-types-of-research-are-suitable-for-presentation-at-the-symposium\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-types-of-research-are-suitable-for-presentation-at-the-symposium\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-types-of-research-are-suitable-for-presentation-at-the-symposium\">What types of research are suitable for presentation at the symposium?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-types-of-research-are-suitable-for-presentation-at-the-symposium\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-types-of-research-are-suitable-for-presentation-at-the-symposium\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Projects from any discipline is welcome.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_do-i-need-to-have-a-mentor-for-my-abstract-to-be-accepted\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_do-i-need-to-have-a-mentor-for-my-abstract-to-be-accepted\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#do-i-need-to-have-a-mentor-for-my-abstract-to-be-accepted\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"do-i-need-to-have-a-mentor-for-my-abstract-to-be-accepted\">Do I need to have a mentor for my abstract to be accepted?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"do-i-need-to-have-a-mentor-for-my-abstract-to-be-accepted\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_do-i-need-to-have-a-mentor-for-my-abstract-to-be-accepted\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Yes- all students submitting an abstract will be asked to provide information for the individual who mentored or guided their work.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_can-i-present-research-conducted-outside-my-home-university\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_can-i-present-research-conducted-outside-my-home-university\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#can-i-present-research-conducted-outside-my-home-university\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"can-i-present-research-conducted-outside-my-home-university\">Can I present research conducted outside my home university?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"can-i-present-research-conducted-outside-my-home-university\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_can-i-present-research-conducted-outside-my-home-university\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Yes, students can present research performed at other universities\/institutions, provided that their mentor agrees that it's appropriate to present the work.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_can-i-present-my-project-if-it-is-not-currently-completed\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_can-i-present-my-project-if-it-is-not-currently-completed\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#can-i-present-my-project-if-it-is-not-currently-completed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"can-i-present-my-project-if-it-is-not-currently-completed\">Can I present my project if it is not currently completed?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"can-i-present-my-project-if-it-is-not-currently-completed\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_can-i-present-my-project-if-it-is-not-currently-completed\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Of course! Projects may be in progress. We encourage you to discuss your project with your project mentor to confirm that it will be ready for the symposium.\u00a0<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_can-i-participate-if-i-have-already-graduated\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_can-i-participate-if-i-have-already-graduated\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#can-i-participate-if-i-have-already-graduated\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"can-i-participate-if-i-have-already-graduated\">Can I participate if I have already graduated?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"can-i-participate-if-i-have-already-graduated\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_can-i-participate-if-i-have-already-graduated\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Yes. Alumni may present research that they conducted as an undergraduate at a UW university.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_where-and-when-will-my-presentation-be-held\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_where-and-when-will-my-presentation-be-held\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#where-and-when-will-my-presentation-be-held\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"where-and-when-will-my-presentation-be-held\">Where and when will my presentation be held?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"where-and-when-will-my-presentation-be-held\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_where-and-when-will-my-presentation-be-held\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>All presentations will take place in Cleary Center (posters\/exhibits) and the 3rd Floor Student Union (oral presentations\/performances) on Friday, May 1st; however, specific details for presentation times won't be available until after the abstract submission deadline has passed. The symposium organizers will send an update with specific time, room, etc. when the schedule has been finalized.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_im-giving-a-poster-presentation-how-will-i-hang-my-poster\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_im-giving-a-poster-presentation-how-will-i-hang-my-poster\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#im-giving-a-poster-presentation-how-will-i-hang-my-poster\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"im-giving-a-poster-presentation-how-will-i-hang-my-poster\">I'm giving a poster presentation. How will I hang my poster?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"im-giving-a-poster-presentation-how-will-i-hang-my-poster\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_im-giving-a-poster-presentation-how-will-i-hang-my-poster\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>The symposium venue will provide pushpins for hanging posters.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_i-have-more-than-one-project-can-i-submit-more-than-one-abstract\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_i-have-more-than-one-project-can-i-submit-more-than-one-abstract\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#i-have-more-than-one-project-can-i-submit-more-than-one-abstract\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"i-have-more-than-one-project-can-i-submit-more-than-one-abstract\">I have more than one project. Can I submit more than one abstract?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"i-have-more-than-one-project-can-i-submit-more-than-one-abstract\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_i-have-more-than-one-project-can-i-submit-more-than-one-abstract\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Yes. You will need to complete the abstract submission form for each abstract.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_is-it-okay-for-me-to-submit-an-abstract-that-i-have-already-submitted-to-or-used-for-another-conference\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_is-it-okay-for-me-to-submit-an-abstract-that-i-have-already-submitted-to-or-used-for-another-conference\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#is-it-okay-for-me-to-submit-an-abstract-that-i-have-already-submitted-to-or-used-for-another-conference\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"is-it-okay-for-me-to-submit-an-abstract-that-i-have-already-submitted-to-or-used-for-another-conference\">Is it okay for me to submit an abstract that I have already submitted to or used for another conference?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"is-it-okay-for-me-to-submit-an-abstract-that-i-have-already-submitted-to-or-used-for-another-conference\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_is-it-okay-for-me-to-submit-an-abstract-that-i-have-already-submitted-to-or-used-for-another-conference\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Yes, we don't have any prohibitions for submitting abstracts used for other conferences. Please confirm with your mentor that you're permitted to present the work at multiple conferences.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_can-i-submit-an-abstract-with-preliminary-findings\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_can-i-submit-an-abstract-with-preliminary-findings\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#can-i-submit-an-abstract-with-preliminary-findings\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"can-i-submit-an-abstract-with-preliminary-findings\">Can I submit an abstract with preliminary findings?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"can-i-submit-an-abstract-with-preliminary-findings\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_can-i-submit-an-abstract-with-preliminary-findings\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Yes, we accept abstracts for research in all stages.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_are-my-family-and-friends-permitted-to-attend\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_are-my-family-and-friends-permitted-to-attend\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#are-my-family-and-friends-permitted-to-attend\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"are-my-family-and-friends-permitted-to-attend\">Are my family and friends permitted to attend?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"are-my-family-and-friends-permitted-to-attend\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_are-my-family-and-friends-permitted-to-attend\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Absolutely! Family and friends are welcome to attend the symposium. We ask that anyone attending the symposium register for the event.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_will-i-be-assigned-a-presentation-timeslot\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_will-i-be-assigned-a-presentation-timeslot\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#will-i-be-assigned-a-presentation-timeslot\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"will-i-be-assigned-a-presentation-timeslot\">Will I be assigned a presentation timeslot?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"will-i-be-assigned-a-presentation-timeslot\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_will-i-be-assigned-a-presentation-timeslot\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Yes, a time for your presentation will be assigned after abstract submission has closed and a schedule has been finalized. At that time, presenters will be notified by email, and the information will be posted to the symposium website.<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-should-i-expect-during-the-presentation\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-should-i-expect-during-the-presentation\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-should-i-expect-during-the-presentation\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-should-i-expect-during-the-presentation\">What should I expect during the presentation?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-should-i-expect-during-the-presentation\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-should-i-expect-during-the-presentation\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Presentations can take various forms, including oral presentations, poster sessions, art displays, or performances, depending on the discipline. 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