From Abstract to Contract : Graduate Research Symposium & Career Networking
Additional Information
Important Dates
| Register for event | January 15-February 15 |
| Deadline for uploading abstract & executive summary | February 15 |
| Schedule of research poster presentations posted on website | February 22 |
| Research poster presentation (Arkansas Union 507-512) | March 6 & March 7 |
| Presentation of winners, networking training | March 12 |
| Resume reviews in career center & develop 30 second commercial | March 17 - March 28 |
| Networking at all majors career fair | April 2 |
Research Poster Presentation Component
This component will be arranged by college and presented in the Arkansas Union, with two faculty members and one graduate student from each college serving as the judges for graduate students in their college, for a total of 12 judges. Students will register for the event, names will be advertised for public viewing in the schedule of presentations, students will present their research project for 15 minutes with 10 minutes of prepared presentation and 5 minutes of question and answer time, and then be evaluated. Each evaluation will be shared with the student to act as a learning component. The two best presentations from each college will be chosen for the networking event, for a total of 12 winners. Student winners will be advertised.
Professional Preparation Component
This component will serve two purposes—to congratulate ‘winners’ and to prepare all presenters for networking with employers during the career fair. Winners of the poster competition will be given a portfolio, business cards, $100 each, a plaque, and a special nametag to wear during the Career Fair April 2nd. All presenters will learn how to create a 30 Second commercial introduction, and make an appointment to have their resume or CV reviewed. Participants will be given guidelines for appropriate attire for the networking event and other tips for coming across as professionally as possible.
Networking Component
This event will be held concurrently with the All Majors Career Fair called Nick of Time on April 2, 2008. Twelve U of A students will present their posters to employers, have resumes, abstracts and executive summaries of their research, business cards, and name badges with ‘Presenter’ ribbons on them. Students will be in professional attire prepared to network with employers. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Only students with posters will be allowed to present to employers, but other students may come to the event.
Abstract Guidelines
- Microsoft Word 2003, 2007 or XP
- Single spaced
- 150 words or less
- Printed in block format
- 11-12 pt. font
Executive Summary Guidelines
- Microsoft Word 2003, 2007 or XP
- Double spaced
- 2 pages maximum
- 1" margins
- 11-12pt. font
Poster Guidelines
- Stand alone on table or fit onto easel
- Follow recommendations from professional conferences you would attend
Research Poster Presentation Evaluation Information
Evaluation Form (12k .pdf)
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