2008 URS Schedule

In preparation

Submission deadline for 2008 URS is February 15, 2008.

The URS Organizing Committee is inviting all UMM students to submit an abstract for contributions to the UMM Undergraduate Research Symposium 2008. The URS offers an opportunity to present your research , creative work and art performances to an audience that includes an audience beyond the limits of our campus. Research projects from all disciplines are invited. Types of presentations might include but are not limited to: posters, oral presentations, display of artwork, short or abbreviated theatrical, dance or musical performances accompanied by a discussion, multimedia presentations or installations (where equipment allows). Presentations will be no longer than 15 minutes in length (except under special circumstances). A faculty sponsor must support the research and its presentation. Please use the electronic submission forms supplied at left. Send the submission to URS and copy to your faculty advisor.

After review of all submissions, the URS committee will provide notification and feedback on the abstracts by Friday, February 29, 2008.

Two information sessions for presenters will be offered:
Monday, March 10, Sci 2190, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 11, IH Cow Palace, 7:00 pm

Friday, April 4, 2008

12:30 - 1:15 pm Registration, Imholte Hall
1:00 – 1:30 pm “Unusual Suspects” improv. group, IH-109 (Cow Palace)
1:30 - 1:50 pm Welcome and opening comments, IH-109
1:50 – 2:20 pm Featured presentation:

2:30 – 4:55 pm
A total of 45 oral presentations in 20-minute blocks and with 5 minute breaks will be given in the following rooms: IH-101, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 202, 203, 217 .

Oral Presentation Schedule

2008 Abstract Booklet

The poster session follows from 5-6:30 pm.
Posters will on display in the Science Atrium from Friday, April 4, 2008, 2 pm to Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at noon.

Poster Presentation Schedule

Atrium Layout for poster presenters

The UMM Jazz Fest is beginning on Friday evening, 7:00 pm, April 4 2008.