Student Presenters

Students are encouraged to present during the AURCO Lunch Speaker Series. Consider presenting 2-3 short talks or posters with your friends during an hour-long session.

PAPERS: Proposals for competitive student paper & presentation (5-minute presentation + 5 minutes for questions)

Step 1: Submit your 250-word abstract (and paper, if ready) here --> Abstract Submission
Step 2: Register here -->Registration 
Step 3: Email your paper to the conference organizers no later than February 17

Information

  • Competitive paper presentations can be related to any discipline.
  • There are no restrictions on topic or length.
  • The papers should incorporate primary or secondary research and demonstrate good writing and documentation style to be competitive.
  • Papers will be judged before the conference, and students will be asked to give a 5-minute presentation of their paper on the conference day (and answer questions if time permits).
  • The use of PowerPoint or other presentation aids is optional.
  • The winners will receive a book scholarship.
  • Submit your paper and 250-word abstract here using the abstract submission form.
  • Although there is no cost to attend the conference for student presenters, all attendees must register to ensure an accurate count for food and materials.

Guidelines and Scoring

  • Students will be asked to provide a 5-minute presentation summarizing their paper. Following the presentation, students should be prepared to answer questions from the judges and the audience for an additional 5 minutes.
  • The papers and presentations will be judged on the quality of the paper, the presentation, and the research.
  • Although there is no cost to attend the conference for student presenters, all attendees must register to ensure an accurate count for food and materials.
  • For more details on scoring, see AURCO Paper Scoring Rubric & Guidelines here --> AURCO Student Paper Scoring RubricDownload the PDF

POSTERS: Proposals for competitive student poster presentations

Step 1: Submit your 250-word abstract here --> Abstract Submission 
Step 2: Register here -->Registration

Information

  • Competitive poster presentations can be related to any discipline.
  • Team presentations are welcome.
  • All posters will be presented simultaneously, typically before lunch on the conference day.
  • Students will be asked to display their posters and discuss their work with attendees and judges.
  • The winners will receive a book scholarship.
  • Submit a title and a 250-word description of the poster using the abstract submission form.
  • Although there is no cost to attend the conference for student presenters, all attendees must register to ensure an accurate count for food and materials.

Guidelines and Scoring

  • Posters should be no larger than 36x48 inches.
  • Students will be asked to provide a 5-minute (or less) poster presentation that summarizes their research. Following the presentation, students should be prepared to answer questions from the judges.
  • The posters will be judged on the quality of the poster, the presentation, and the research.
  • Students are welcome to bring additional props, handouts, or electronic media to help demonstrate or explain their topic to visitors. These materials will not be considered for the poster judging.
  • Although there is no cost to attend the conference for student presenters, all attendees must register to ensure an accurate count for food and materials.
  • For more details on scoring, see AURCO Poster Scoring Rubric & Guidelines here --> AURCO Student Poster Scoring RubricDownload the PDF

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