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Student Research Symposia
11th Annual Summer Student Research Symposium
St. Thomas Campus
Friday, July 26th, 2013
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Our research symposia showcase Biology, Marine Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computational Science, Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, Psychology and Mathematics student research with faculty at the University of the Virgin Islands, as well as at other institutions. In the past, students have conducted research at Purdue University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Brookhaven National Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, Lehigh University, South Carolina State University, Tulane University, Auburn University, Duke University, Carnegie Mellon University, among others. The College of Science and Mathematics, with support from the ECS Program, hosts three research symposia each year: Fall Research Symposium (usually the third Sunday in September on St. Thomas), Spring Research Symposium (usually the third Saturday in March on St. Croix), and Summer Research Symposium (usually the last day of the summer research programs on St. Thomas). In order to present, it is required to complete a registration form, available at http://ecs.uvi.edu. | Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: | | How should I format my abstract? | Abstract Guidelines Abstracts must contain the following information:
+ Presentation Title
+ Presenter/Presenters
+ Faculty Mentors and Affiliations
+ Acknowledgment of Funding Source(s) | | Who is eligible to present? | We encourage all undergraduate and graduate science, math, and psychology students to submit an abstract. Registration is required and is available at http://ecs.uvi.edu.
Fee vouchers are available for non-ECS affiliated presenters. Minors will have to get permission from parents (or legal guardian) to participate. | | What are the evaluation criteria? | Poster Presentation Tips Presenters will be evaluated based on their visual material(s), research content, oral presentation, and ability to answer questions. Presentation Evaluation Criteria | | What is the recommended dress code? | We recommend that participants dress in business attire for poster and oral presentations. | What grant number should I include on my abstract and poster? | NSF HBCU-UP (including HBCU-UP Scholars, Fellows, SURE, & SSRI participants) = HRD-0506096 NIH MBRS-RISE Research Program = GM061325 NIH MARC Research Trainee Program = 5T34GM008422 NSF VI-EPSCoR = 0814417 NIH MARC Curriculum = 202026 NSF SEAGEP Program = UF05034 | What are the standard dimensions of the poster? | Height = 36 inches Width = 48 inches in Microsoft PowerPoint format (limited to 1 slide) | I'm on St. Croix, how do I get my poster printed? | At least a week before your presentation, email the poster to your mentor. Arrangements will be made for your poster printing payment. The best place to get your posters printed is on the St. Thomas Campus is at the Conservation Data Center (CDC). The contact person at the CDC is Stevie Henry, 693-1033, shenry@uvi.edu. If you need additional assistance, please call Dr. Velma Tyson at 692-4157. | I'm on St. Thomas, how do I get my poster printed? | At least a week before your presentation, email the poster to your mentor. Arrangements will be made for your poster printing payment. The best place to get your posters printed on the St. Thomas Campus is at the Conservation Data Center (CDC) which is located near the VI-EPSCoR Office. The contact person at the CDC is Stevie Henry, 693-1033, shenry@uvi.edu. |
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| Past Symposia and Abstract Booklets | Spring Research Symposium (St. Croix Campus), March 2013 - Saturday, March 23rd, 2013, 1-3 pm, NWW Great Hall, Albert A. Sheen Campus
- Winners: 1st Place - Tobias Ortega-Knight, 2nd Place - Shenee' Martin, 3rd Place - (Tie) Abrar Husein & Clyde Joseph
 Abstract Booklet- Press Release
- Photo Gallery
| | Fall Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), September 2012 | | Summer Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), July 2012 | Spring Research Symposium (St. Croix Campus), March 2012 - Winners: Stephan Bitterwolf (1st Place) and Jewel Cumberbatch (2nd Place)
- Abstract Booklet
| Fall Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), September 2011 - Winners are Nathan Gubser (1st Place) and Dwayne Richardson (tied for 2nd Place) and Jamie Spray (tied for 2nd Place) as first-time presenters; and Marisha Perkins (1st Place) and Chinaemere (Chino) Igwebuike (2nd Place) as veteran presenters.
- Press Release
- Abstract Booklet
| | Summer Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), July 2011 | | Spring Research Symposium (St. Croix Campus), March 2011 | | Fall Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), September 2010 | Summer Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), July 2010 | Spring Research Symposium (St. Croix Campus), March 2010 | Fall Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), September 2009 | Summer Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), August 2009 | Spring Research Symposium (St. Croix Campus), March 2009 | | Fall Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), September 2008 | | Summer Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), August 2008 | Spring Research Symposium (St. Croix Campus), March 2008 | Fall Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), September 2007 | | Summer Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), July 2007 | Spring Research Symposium (St. Croix Campus), March 2007 | Summer Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), July 2006 - Students display results of summer research projects
- Abstracts
| Fall Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), September 2006 | Spring Research Symposium (St. Croix Campus), March 2006 - Fourth annual event to showcase student research projects
- Abstracts
| | Fall Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), September 2005 | Spring Research Symposium (St. Croix Campus), 2005 - Date/Time: March 19, 2005 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm in Cafetorium of UVI's St. Croix Campus
- Approximately 25 UVI math and science students presented their summer research projects
- Abstracts
| | Fall Research Symposium (St. Thomas Campus), September 2004 |
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