{"id":79,"date":"2026-07-22T14:08:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/new-undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2026-07-23T11:58:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T16:58:55","slug":"2027-uw-symposium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/2027-uw-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2027 UW Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsa-background-color-block angle-top alignfull has-dark-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/new-undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/393\/2026\/07\/0429150402-scaled-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Student presenting poster with a frog on hand.\" class=\"wp-image-75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/393\/2026\/07\/0429150402-scaled-1-edited.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/393\/2026\/07\/0429150402-scaled-1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/393\/2026\/07\/0429150402-scaled-1-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/393\/2026\/07\/0429150402-scaled-1-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/393\/2026\/07\/0429150402-scaled-1-edited-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/393\/2026\/07\/0429150402-scaled-1-edited-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SAVE THE DATE!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-yellow is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When: Friday, April 2, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where: University of Wisconsin\u2013Stevens Point&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The event is free for all participants and attendees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More details coming soon!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsa-callout-block\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\"><h3 class=\"callout-main-title\">Guidance for Abstract Submission<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abstract Title (Use Title Case) (Word count: 0\/30):<\/strong>&nbsp;(Example:&nbsp;The Effect of Preventative Care on Tooth Integrity)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary Undergraduate Student Presenter\/Primary Author:&nbsp;<\/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\n\n\n<li><strong>Co-Presenter(s)\/Co-Author(s) (Optional):&nbsp;<\/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.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Presenting Co-Author(s) (Optional):&nbsp;<\/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\n\n\n<li><strong>Abstract Text ONLY (Word count: 0\/300):&nbsp;<\/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\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty\/Research Mentor(s):&nbsp;<\/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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All abstracts must be submitted by the posted deadline(s). Please refer to the submission deadlines and make sure you submit your abstract accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guidance for Presentation Format and Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsa-accordion\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Poster Presentations<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For those of you who are presenting a poster presentation:<\/strong><br>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>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some important information to remember as you are preparing your poster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your poster should be no larger than 48 inches in height and 48 inches in width.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A typical organization for a poster will include:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Title of your presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your name, any co-authors\u2019 names, and your faculty mentor\u2019s name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name of your university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abstract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction (Background information regarding your research, the research question that you asked\/hypothesis or objective of your study)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Methods (how you did your research or explored a particular topic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Findings\/Results: tell us what you found and what results you obtained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussion: What do the results mean?&nbsp; How are they important?&nbsp; What additional questions have presented themselves?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conclusion\/Summary<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limit the amount of text on your poster, and focus on key information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When presenting your poster,&nbsp;use your own words to elaborate upon the material and guide the audience on where you want them to focus on the poster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in conversation with others while you\u2019re at your poster.&nbsp; Invite people to your poster to learn more about the work that you\u2019ve done!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use visuals\/graphics&#8230;not only are they eye-catching, but they are a great point upon which you can elaborate and explain your points.&nbsp; Be sure, however, to describe what you are showing\u2026don\u2019t just skip over it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<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>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to practice, practice, practice!!!&nbsp; 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>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>10-Minute Oral presentations<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For those of you who are presenting an oral presentation:<\/strong><br>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>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some important information to remember when you are preparing for your presentation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<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.\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Title slide with the title of your presentation and your name, any co-authors&#8217; names, your mentor\u2019s name, and the name of your university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction (Preview of the topic and talk, the research question that you asked\/hypothesis or objective of your study)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Methods or Process (how you did your research or explored a particular topic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Findings\/Results: tell us what you found and what results you obtained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussion: What do the results mean?&nbsp; How are they important?&nbsp; What additional questions have presented themselves?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conclusion:&nbsp; provide a summary of your presentation and provide some form of closing statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<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>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit the amount of text that you put on slides, and focus on key information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your own words to elaborate upon the material on the slide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<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>\n\n\n\n<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>\n\n\n\n<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>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to practice, practice, practice!!!&nbsp; 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!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Art or Creative Project Exhibits<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For those of you who are presenting an art or project display:<\/strong><br>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>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Film or Performance<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For those of you who are presenting a brief film or performance video:<\/strong><br>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>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsa-accordion\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Why should I participate in the symposium?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Can I attend the symposium if I am not presenting?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>My project has multiple authors. Should everyone submit the presentation abstract?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwsystemadmin.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bg4f4ut5UPIRlZA\">registration form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Do I need to have a mentor for my abstract to be accepted?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, all students submitting an abstract will be asked to provide information for the individual who mentored or guided their work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Can I present research conducted outside my home university?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, students can present research performed at other universities\/institutions, provided that their mentor agrees that it&#8217;s appropriate to present the work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Can I present my project if it is not currently completed?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Can I submit an abstract with preliminary findings?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, we accept abstracts for research in all stages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>I have more than one project. Can I submit more than one abstract?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Please complete separate abstract submission forms for each project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Is it okay for me to submit an abstract that I have already submitted to or used for another conference?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, we don&#8217;t have any prohibitions for submitting abstracts used for other conferences. Please confirm with your mentor that you&#8217;re permitted to present the work at multiple conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Where and when will my presentation be held?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All presentations will take place in Memorial Union on Saturday, May 3rd; however, specific details for presentation times won&#8217;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>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>I&#8217;m giving a poster presentation. Are there size limitations for the poster? How will I hang my poster?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, your poster should be no larger than 48 inches in height and 48 inches in width. The symposium venue will provide pushpins for hanging posters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Are my family and friends permitted to attend?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely! Family and friends are welcome to attend the symposium. We ask that anyone attending the symposium register for the event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Will I be assigned a presentation timeslot?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, a time for your presentation will be assigned after abstract submission has closed and a schedule has been finalized.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>What should I expect during the presentation?<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presentations can take various forms, including oral presentations, poster sessions, art displays, or performances, depending on the discipline. Students should be prepared to discuss their work and answer questions from attendees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guidance for Presentation Format and Preparation Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6468,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-79","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6468"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79\/revisions\/97"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}