Peer Beyond Graduate Research Symposium - Graduate Students' Association

3rd Annual Peer Beyond Graduate Research Symposium

Inspiring Interdisciplinary Collaboration: New Concepts, New Thinking, New Solutions

February 22, 2019 | Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning

Abstract Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM January 9, 2019

The Peer Beyond Graduate Research Symposium is a unique opportunity for graduate students to present their innovative research at an interdisciplinary conference. Hosted by the Graduate Students’ Association, the mission of this conference is to showcase the research on campus through adjudicated student oral and poster presentations and to cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations within the graduate community.

PRESENTATION OPTIONS

Please Note: Each presenter will be assigned one of the following presentation formats. Depending on the number of abstracts received, you may not receive your preferred method of presentation.

Oral Presentation
Each presenter will have approximately 12 minutes to speak and an additional 3 minutes for questions. Oral presentations should be tailored for a diverse audience and should contain language accessible to all graduate students.

Poster
Poster presenters will create a poster outlining their work, highlighting the main points of their research. Poster format with either be digital or hardcopy and will be determined following announcement of successful abstract submissions.

Art and Exhibit Displays
Students wishing to display artistic pieces, such as photography, fine art, and sculptures, or exhibits, such as prototypes or architectural models, are encouraged to submit an abstract. These pieces will be displayed alongside academic presentations, and each presenter will have an opportunity to engage conference attendees in constructive and collaborative conversation. If possible, please provide a .jpeg, .png, .tiff of your work.

Detailed information is available HERE: GSA Peer Beyond Graduate Research Symposium 2019_Supporting Document

Poster of the Symposium is available HERE

Submit your Abstract below

Title of Presentation (required)

Presenter's Full Name (required)

Position (e.g., M.Sc. Student) (required)

Presenter's Email Address (required)

Presenter's Program (required)

Supervisor Information (if applicable)

What are your top 2 preferences for presentation format? (choose 2 that apply)
Oral Presentation Poster Art and Exhibition Display

Would you be interested in participating in an additional group session (e.g., workshops)? (required)
Yes No

Abstract (required)
Your abstract must not exceed 1500 characters (including title and any applicable references). Please include (i) a general introduction to the subject area, and (ii) an outline of your research, model, prototype, or fine art project, appropriate for your field. For example, if you are submitting a scientific abstract, you may submit your research objectives, methods, and results. Regardless of how your abstract is presented, we ask that you describe your work in general terms for a graduate-level audience. If you have questions about abstract formatting, please contact Peer Beyond Committee

Has the presentation content been presented elsewhere? (required)
Yes No