UW- Eau Claire Student Research Day

A. Purpose and Overview:

The UW-Eau Claire Student Research Day is designed to give UW-Eau Claire students the opportunity to present the results of collaborative research conducted with faculty mentors as well as the results of independent research. The event highlights student research accomplishments and the important role faculty and academic staff play as mentors in the scholarly activity process. The Student Research Day encourages dissemination of research results from all disciplines represented in the UW-Eau Claire academic community.

B. Eligibility:

Any UW-Eau Claire student engaged in collaborative or independent research is eligible to apply. Participants in any discipline are welcome.

C. Online Application Form & Writing Guide:

An online application form, including an abstact of the scholarly project, should be completed and submitted electronically.  In addition, a hard copy of the submitted form should be signed by the student(s) and the faculty collaborator and delivered to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  The abstract should emphasize the results of the research project to be presented. The Student Research Day is designed as a poster display event, and you should not plan on access to electrical outlets or Internet connection. These connections are available on a very limited basis. If your display absolutely requires either, please check that option on the online application form. This application form will also request your permission to include your poster in the online poster collection at MINDS@UW.

Additionally, if your project should be placed near a companion project, please check the appropriate box and list the title and author(s) of the project.

D. Deadline for Application:

The UW-Eau Claire Student Research Day is scheduled for April 26-28, 2010 in the Zorn Arena. Printed, signed applications for participation should arrive in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs by March 12, 2010.

E. Poster Design

All posters should include the official UW-Eau Claire seal and wordmark in agreement with the University Communications Graphic Standards Guide. Each poster should list the title of the project, the student(s)’ names, the faculty mentor name(s), and the department name(s). The poster dimensions should not exceed 46 inches by 46 inches to fit the poster board. (Note that posters printed on campus are limited to 42x46 inches.) The acknowledgements section should mention the source of your research funding, if applicable.  See also Student Research Day Judging Criteria