Dillard University 2013 Competition Undergraduate Research



Faculty and Students

2013 Undergraduate Research

and Creative Work

(Poster) Competition

Thursday, April 4, 2013     *     PSB Lobby

Entry Deadline:     April 1, 2013

(Entry Form and Guidelines are attached.)

 

Students engaged in research and creative work in all disciplines are invited to exhibit and compete in this Competition.  Student work will be judged by faculty experts beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Announcements of awards for outstanding student work will be presented at 2:30 p.m.  Competition guidelines are attached.  Students may register for the Competition using the attached form or go to the Dillard Undergraduate Research website and register for that event.

 

The Competition is part of the Dillard Undergraduate Research Week which highlights “Learning through research and creative work”.

 

Undergraduate Research Week

April 1-5, 2013

Undergraduate Research Week Activities

· * Dillard University-Louisiana AMP Conference - Tuesday, April 3; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., PSB 135

· * Algebra Relay - Wednesday, April 4; 1;00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,  PSB 131

· * Undergraduate Research and Creative Work Competition - Thursday, April 5; 9:00 a.m., PSB 131 & 135, & Atrium

--

Lynn Strong

Director, Undergraduate Research

Human Subjects Research Protection/IRB

Dillard University

Ensuring students more than a degree.

PSB 250

2601 Gentilly Blvd.

New Orleans, LA  70122

T:  504-816-4446

 

www.Dillard.edu

http://twitter.com/#!/@DUUndergradRes

 

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2013 Undergraduate Research

and Creative Work

Competition

Thursday, April 4, 2013

PSB Lobby

GUIDELINES & PRESENTATION FORMAT

Eligibility

Dillard students in all disciplines, who involve in research and creative projects under faculty supervision, are eligible to participate in the
2013 Research and Creative Work Competition. Students must be directly and substantively involved in the various aspects of the research or creative activity, especially in the conception and execution of the project. At least one faculty mentor must be directly involved in supervision of the project. Students are expected to display and explain the results of their work and compete for prizes in three categories: Qualitative, Quantitative, or Creative Work. Categories may be modified if there are less than five entries in any category.

How to Enter

Students may enter this year’s competition by submitting an entry form and a 100-word abstract describing their project to
lstrong@dillard.edu using "Poster 2013" in the subject line. The entry deadline is Monday, April 1, 2013. Entries received after this date will not be included in the printed program. A schedule of activities and set-up information will be emailed to all entrants.

Posters Sessions: What are they?

Participants in all categories are expected to mount the presentation of their work on a poster.
Presenters will use standard size poster boards or printed posters to describe their work using a combination of graphics and text. Student presenters are expected to be available between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4th to interact on a one-on-one basis with judges evaluating their project and with attendees viewing the posters. Remember: A well planned poster communicates its message in a visually and textually powerful way, allowing the viewer to grasp the information quickly.

Abstracts

Entry forms must include an abstract of 100-words, typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt., fully edited and camera-ready.
All or a portion of the abstracts submitted with the entry forms will be published in the 2013 Undergraduate Research and Creative Work Program booklet. Decisions concerning

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submittal of the final version of abstracts will reside with the faculty mentor.
Failure to submit a complete entry form by Monday, April 1, 2013 will result in "Abstract not available" appearing in the program next to the contestant’s name(s). Entry category may be modified based on submission of abstracts. All entries must be displayed and explained in posters describing the results of the work.

Set Up

Exhibitors are responsible for delivering and setting up their work to the designated area of the PSB at the specified time on the day of the competition
(7:00 a.m., Thursday, April 4th), and for removing their work at the specified time on the day of the event. The University will not be responsible for work delivered early or left behind, and assumes no responsibility for lost, misdirected, or stolen entries.

Special Equipment Needs

Electrical outlets will be available on the day of the competition. Participants are expected to provide any special equipment needed to present their projects (laptops, projectors, extension cords).

Judging

Each entry will be evaluated by a panel of judges who are distinguished members of the Dillard University community and local area institutions and organizations. The number of judges may vary depending upon the quantity of submissions received.

Judges will utilize standard scholarly criteria including project development and purpose of the research or creative work, analysis of the dataset, supporting arguments for the position provided by the student researchers, and links to the conclusions. The abstract will also be included in their review. The decisions of the judges are final.

Awards & Prizes

• First, second and third place awards will be presented to the first, a second and a third place

winners in each of three categories: Qualitative, Quantitative and Creative Work

• Categories may be modified if there are less then five entries in any category.

• Winning projects submitted by two or more undergraduate researchers will receive a single

monetary award.

Winners will be announced at the Award Reception on the afternoon of the competition and disseminated widely throughout the University community.

Undergraduate Research Office * Dillard University * PSB 250 * New Orleans, LA 70122

Tel: 504-816-4446 * lstrong@dillard.edu

2013 Undergraduate Research

and Creative Work

Competition

Thursday, April 4, 2013

PSB Lobby

PRESENTATION FORMAT

Each student entry will be assigned an alpha numeric number and a corresponding panel number which can be placed on the upper right-hand corner of the poster.

Poster Specifications

• Posters are to be limited to 4’ high by 5’ wide.

• Posters should be easily read from a distance of 3 to 5 feet,

• Headings should include: Title, abstract title, names of all students involved in the project, faculty mentor(s), and departmental/division, and other affiliations(s) if necessary.

• Posters must be organized with appropriate headings to produce a logical flow of information. Students in the arts are expected to discuss their project in written statements, using appropriate photos, renderings, models, art work that explain conception or themes, and medium used as well as the process(es) employed in the respective creative activity project. Electronic showing of creative work will have a five-minute time limit,

• Visual materials such as tables, charts, graphs, photographs, etc. are encouraged,

• Participants are also encouraged to bring handouts of their poster presentations and to provide information on who to contact for additional information.

Tips for Organizing Your Poster

• Place the title at the top center of the poster,

• Avoid hand-drawn materials,

• Keep the poster simple,

• Avoid using jargon, acronyms, or unusual abbreviations,

• Make sure the poster has a logical flow,

• Space your information proportionally,

• Use color, graphics, charts, and photos,

• Two to three related background colors will unify the poster,

• Use a light background with darker photos; a dark background with lighter photos,

• Key points should be in large type,

• Do not try to tell the entire story on the poster. Save some key points for the

one-on-one discussions with the judges. Please plan to stand by your poster for the entire

length of the judging session.

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Creative Work Projects

Every effort is being made in this event to recognize the myriad of art forms through which the arts are communicated. Participants are expected to present the work which best illustrates the creative path/personal research they are following.

Projects classified as "creative" may emphasize in-depth performing and fine artistic research, creativity, and personal inquiry in such areas as music, painting, drawing, printmaking, graphics,

photography, sculpture, ceramics, dance, or performance. Projects combining one or more artistic medium or interdisciplinary projects between fine arts and another discipline are also included in this genre.
Note: Fine and performing arts entrants are asked to contact the Director of Undergraduate Research by March 20, 2013 to ensure artist’s needs and requirements are met.

Presentation Specifications for Creative Work

Posters for creative projects must contain the following:

• a description of the student’s personal research in areas of technique and concept,

• how the presenter contributed to the creation of his/her work,

• a brief discussion of work entered in terms of how it evolved within the student’s particular line of inquiry, and

• how the work shows the artistic process or communicates concepts.

Pointers for All Faculty and Students

1. Research and creative work, for the purposes of this competition, mean any form of scholarship appropriate to the participant’s discipline. "Undergraduate Research and Creative Work" is scholarship that is not truly independent, but embodies a partnership between the student and the faculty member who serves in the role of mentor/advisor to the student.

3. As scholarship involves expenditure of time and resources, the faculty mentor is central to the enterprise. As a mentor of an undergraduate student engaged in research and creative activity, the faculty member provides a sounding board for the development of the problem, advice on design and methodology to address the problem, encouragement, and suggestions about interpretation. All of this counsel is provided in such a way as to encourage the student to make decisions. If the project is not student-driven, it is less likely to be completed. The primary goal is for students to experience success.

4. The role of the faculty mentor during the competition will be to offer guidance, suggestions when appropriate, and encouragement at all times.

5. Research and creativity involving partnerships with individuals, businesses, institutions or organizations in the greater New Orleans and beyond are highly desirable. These entities should be acknowledged in presenting the research deliverable or creative work.

6. As mentioned above, as part of the judging process at the competition students must be able to articulate their role and to defend the concept and pursuit of the project.

7. Students should be attentive to the presentation of the work. Good work presented

well will be important.

8.
Questions? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at lstrong@dillard.edu

or 504-816-4446.

Undergraduate Research Office * Dillard University * PSB 250 * New Orleans, LA 70122

Tel: 504-816-4446 * lstrong@dillard.edu

 

2013 Undergraduate Research

and Creative Work

Competition

Thursday, April 4, 2013

PSB Lobby

 

Entry Deadline:  Monday, April 1, 2013

                                                                                                                          

“Learning Through Research and Creative Work”

 

Entry Form

 

Tell us about yourself and your research.  The information provided will be included in the event program.  Please type or print all information.  Incomplete entry forms will be returned.  Deadline for entry: Monday, April 1, 2013.  Entries received after this deadline will not be included in the printed program.  Please direct inquiries to Undergraduate Research, at lstrong@dillard.edu or (504) 816-4446.

 

 

1    Student Presenter Name                                                                                        SID#  

 

Major                                                E-Mail                                                      Phone

 

Class Level:          Freshperson             Sophomore            Junior                  Senior

 

 

2    Student Presenter Name                                                                                              ID#

 

Major                                             E-Mail                                                        Phone

 

Class Level:          Freshperson             Sophomore                 Junior                  Senior

 

 

 (Please list the names of other student researchers participating on this project on page 3.)

 

 

3    Faculty Mentor’s Name

 

Department

 

 

4   Title of Entry:

 

 

5   Type of Presentation (√ one):  Projects are to be presented in poster format.  If project is Creative

      Work, please select type:   

 

 

  Print            Electronic          Music           Other (explain)  _________

 

 

 

 

Dillard University

2012 Undergraduate Research and Creative Work Competition

Entry Form  -- page 2 of 4

 

 

 

6   Category, Division, Focus (√ one of each):   

 

 

____Category of Research____                                                                    Academic Focus_____________          

                               

   Creative Work                                                                                             Business                           Natural Science &

                                                                                                                                                                                

   Qualitative                                                                                                     Educational &                  Nursing

                                                                                                                                       & Psychological Studies

   Quantitative                                                                                                  Humanities                        Public Health

 

                                                                                                                                   Social Science                          

 

 

7    Has the research been approved by the IRB? (Please see page 4.)

 

               Yes             No       

 

 

 

8    Abstract:  Please provide an abstract of your work in a maximum of 100 words.  Each abstract should explain the work that was performed and discuss the importance of the work (i.e., what larger problem were you trying to solve or understand?).  The abstract must be typed in 12 pt. Times New Roman, fully edited, and camera-ready.  Use the space below, or attach your abstract to this page.  If using a separate page, please include the name(s) of the student(s) and title of the project.  Failure to provide an abstract by Monday, April 1st will result in “Abstracts not Available” in the printed program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dillard University

2012 Undergraduate Research and Creative Work Competition

Entry Form  -- page 3 of 4

 

 

 

9   If applicable, list additional students who participated as researchers on this project here.  Use additional pages if needed.

 

 

Student Presenter Name                                                                                 ID#

 

Major                                             E-Mail                                                        Phone

 

Class Level:          Freshperson             Sophomore            Junior            Senior

 

 

Student Presenter Name                                                                                 ID#

 

Major                                             E-Mail                                                        Phone

 

Class Level:          Freshperson             Sophomore            Junior            Senior

 

 

Student Presenter Name                                                                                 ID#

 

Major                                             E-Mail                                                        Phone 

 

Class Level:          Freshperson             Sophomore            Junior            Senior

 

 

 

10     Signatures of Contacts

 

 

 

   Student Researcher Representative Signature                                        E-Mail                                   Cell/Telephone

                               

 

   Faculty Research Mentor Signature                                                          E-Mail                                   Cell/Telephone

 

 

(Faculty Research Mentor’s signature indicates that he/she has mentored the student participant(s) in this research project and has reviewed the Entry Form in accordance with competition guidelines.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dillard University

2012 Undergraduate Research and Creative Work Competition

Entry Form  -- page 4 of 4

 

 

 

11  Uudergraduate Research and IRB Approval

 

Dillard University policy requires that any human subjects research conducted by its students, staff or faculty must receive IRB approval before any data is collected.  There are procedures in place for submitting requests, reviewing cases and ensuring ethical conduct in research projects.

 

For any undergraduate student research, IRB approval is generally required if:

 

1) human subjects are involved, and

 

2) the study contributes to generalizable knowledge, which means that the results are presented in a public forum outside of the classroom.

 

Internal presentations (for class only) that are used to demonstrate the student’s knowledge of research process theory does not require IRB review.

 

Student research must be submitted to and reviewed by the IRB before any data is collected.

 

Click here for IRB Forms to submit your research for review .  Additional information on the Dillard IRB may be accessed at www.Dillard.edu.

 

NOTE: For research involving prisoners, children or other vulnerable populations, please check with the Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) at 816-4446 or lstrong@dillard.edu prior to beginning the research process.

 

 

Return completed Entry Form by Monday, April 1, 2013

to Undergraduate Research, PSB 250.

 

IMPORTANT!  Confirmation and additional information will be e-mailed to the faculty mentors and student presenter named in item #1.  Please direct any questions to: Lynn Strong, Director, Undergraduate research at lstrong@dillard.edu or telephone: (504) 816-4446.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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