Virtual Research and Scholarship Symposium 2020

Free to Register and Present

Proposals

The College of Graduate and Professional Studies at the University of New England is proud to present and host their second Virtual Research and Scholarship Symposium. This is an event for current students and alumni to share their work with professionals in their field, all while gaining conference and presentation experience. We invite you to share your research, content expertise, and experience through virtual sessions which will be streamed using the Zoom platform.

We are seeking proposals that address timely topics and current challenges faced by professionals in the fields of Education (and Leadership), Health Informatics, Nutrition, Public Health, and Social Work. Proposals will be grounded in best practices, informed by research, and align with the professional development needs of attendees.

Bio Language (250 word limit)

Include a professional head shot. We need a professional looking head shot! (It doesn’t have to be professionally photographed, but it does need to reflect you as a professional. We will not accept selfies.) It must be at least 400 x 400 pixels. Yes, we really do need photo and, no it cannot be of your dog!
Introduce Yourself. Begin the bio by introducing yourself, and write in the third person. Keep the language and topic professional. For example, speak to your career and professional affiliations.
Education and Credentials. List your education after the introduction sentence, including the name of any degrees or certificates you have earned and the institutions you attended.
Notable Achievements
Research Interests

Example Bio:

Angela Somebody is a Community Health Worker at the Someplace Health Center. Angela graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cool College and has previously worked as a Research Assistant at Somewhere Medical School. While in college, she was selected as a fellow of the Albert Schweitzer Foundation, Chicago Chapter, and led initiatives to promote healthy eating among low-income families. She continues to explore her passion for public health by pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at the University of New England, and expects to graduate with her MPH in early 2020. Her current research interests are in the areas of health education and advocacy. She recently completed a research project on factors influencing vaccination rates among health workers at the Someplace Health Center. (128 words)

GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTATIONS >>

Presentation Requirements

Poster Without Presentation
The poster without presentation will act as a static page between presentations, and during lunch.

Review APHA recommended poster Guidelines: https://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual/presenter-information/poster-session-guidelines

Please see the links below for examples:
Development of a Masters’ Level Interdisciplinary Policy Course
Detained Latino Youth: A Need for Connection to Community Resources
What Do Students Think? A Study of Maine Community College System Online Education

5 Minute Poster Presentation
A 5 minute poster Presentation will allow you to discuss your poster, and allow you the option to discuss the impetus for your study, background information and data, research questions, supporting literature, methodology, findings, conclusions, and recommendations/next steps. Please see an example here (need link).

Review APHA recommended poster Guidelines: https://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual/presenter-information/poster-session-guidelines
Also review the Mike Morrison youtube presentation about poster presentations (recommended by APHA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RwJbhkCA58&feature=youtu.be

There is no Q & A for the 5 Minute Poster Presentation, but please share your contact information for questions.

5 Minute IGNITE
An IGNITE presentation is 5 minutes long. The slide deck contains 20 slides which automatically advance every 15 seconds. The slide content should be image heavy which results in a fast and fun presentation which lasts just 5 minutes. Ignite events are held in cities around the world as well as tracks in professional meetings. Please see an example here.

Please see the links below for more examples:
Ignite Talk Presentation for STEM Grant
Science in Culture Ignite: Technologies of the Sun in Literature, Science and Culture

Be mindful that you are allotted 10 minutes for this IGNITE with Q & A, you are welcome to promote your research however please limit this to 90 seconds of your 5 minute IGNITE.

15 Minute Presentation
A 15 minute presentation will allow you to discuss the impetus for your study, background information and data, research questions, supporting literature, methodology, findings, conclusions, and recommendations/next steps. Often a 15 minute presentation is a deep dive into one part of your study (methods, results, discussion) or ideas for future research. Please see an example here.

Be mindful that you are allotted 20 minutes for this presentation with Q & A, you are welcome to promote your research however please limit this to 90 seconds of your 15 minute presentation.

35 Minute Presentation
A 35 minute presentation will allow you to discuss the impetus for your study, background information and data, research questions, supporting literature, methodology, findings, conclusions, and recommendations/next steps. Please see an example here.

Be mindful that you are allotted 40 minutes for this presentation with Q & A, you are welcome to promote your research however please limit this to 90 seconds of your 35 minute presentation.

Rubric

Please note, this is a sample of the rubric that will be used to assess submissions. You do not need to fill it out.

Name:
Title of Proposal:

CRITERIA	ACCEPTABLE	NOT ACCEPTABLE
The topic is appropriate for the audience.	The topic is clear, concise, and timely.	The topic is unclear and unorganized.
Title, purpose, results, conclusions and abstract as a whole are clear.	Title, purpose, results and conclusions are clear. The abstract as a whole clearly describes the session.	The title, purpose, results, and conclusion are not clear, nor does the abstract describe the session.
The methodology is appropriate for the field.	The methodology is clearly articulated and is appropriate for the field in which the topic is grounded.	The methodology is not clearly articulated and/or is not appropriate for the field in which the topic is grounded.
Content is grounded in current literature.	The literature is robust and highlights the need for inquiry/research.	The literature is not discussed or it does not support the need for inquiry/research.