Information for Student Presenters

Use the Web-based Student Registration Form -- link below.
Submit a separate Registration form and Abstract for each poster and/or talk you will present at the Research Symposium.

Instructions for Abstract Submission, Poster Presentations & Oral Presentations below.

Follow instructions carefully. Submit On-Line Registration form with the Abstract by 5:00 PM FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013.

• DEADLINE: Abstracts must be submitted by 5:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2013. Use the on-line registration form.
• Be sure to provide all required information on the registration form:
• You must submit the abstract as a file in MSWord.
  • The file name should include your initials and the course number (e.g ETB-C1131.doc). 
• The abstract file should include:
• Only the text of the abstract (Not the title or course number or advisor name, etc - only your abstract!!).
• Relevant graphics -- see below
• 200 words or less.
• Use 10 point, single space, full-justification (ie - square both margins) and do not indent the first line.
• Your abstract should include:
1. A sentence stating the objectives of the study
2. A brief summary of methods, if pertinent
3. A summary of the results that were obtained (if available)
4. A statement of conclusions (if available)
• Graphics: Sometimes a small graphic (of a chemical molecule) is an essential part of an abstract. If you must include graphics, please follow these guidelines:
• The image should be no more than 1.5 inches high and 5 inches wide. 
• Save the graphic as a gif or jpg file.
• Paste the image into the word document.
• Format the image so that text wrapping is "square" and on the left of the image.
• The abstract text and the image should fit in a square that is 6 inches wide and 3 inches high.
• If your image does not meet these guidelines it will not be included!
• All other information for the abstract book will be taken from your registration form.

Group presentations are welcomed (and encouraged). Only one group member needs to submit the abstract and registration.  All group members are registered automatically when the abstract is submitted.  HOWEVER, before you can register, you must know the following information about the other people in your group:

• the University Computer User ID of each member of the group (ex: stu33@pitt.edu)
• whether each member will attend the complimentary dinner

      (Names appear in alphabetical order unless otherwise indicated.)

Sample project in Education
Sample project in Engineering
Sample project in Humanities
Sample projects in Natural Sciences
Sample project in Social Sciences

• You will be provided with a 40" by 60" poster board and push pins.
• The posters will be displayed in Heritage Hall for the entire symposium (12:00 to 4:15 PM). All posters must be up by 11:45 AM. The room will be open after 8:30 AM for you to set up your poster. This will not take more than 15 minutes; do it at your convenience.
• Be sure to note other special needs on the registration form.
• Remove your poster materials after the second poster session (4:30 PM) Wednesday afternoon.
• Your faculty mentor may want to "grade" your presentation. Find out what time your mentor would like you to schedule your poster so that it can be scheduled accordingly.
• Need help organizing your poster?

Deadline for submitting posters to be printed: 5 PM , Thursday, April 4

• There are three times scheduled for talks (12:45 to 1:30, 2:30 to 3:15 and 4:15 to 5:00).
• You will be allotted 15 minutes; plan on 12 minutes for your presentation and 3 minutes for the introduction and questions.
• All rooms will be equipped with a computer, projector and screen, lavaliere mike and laser pointer. If you need other AV equipment, please indicate on the registration form and it will be provided.
• If using technology, store your presentation on a disc (flash drive, memory stick, etc.). Before your session begins, copy your presentation file from the disc to the desk top of the computer in the room. Just before your talk open the file from PowerPoint.
• Your faculty mentor may want to "grade" your presentation. Find out what time your mentor would like you to schedule your talk so that it can be scheduled accordingly.