CUR 12th National Conference - Council on Undergraduate Research

Council on Undergraduate Research 734 15th St. N.W. Suite 550 Washington D.C. 20005 Fax: 202.783.4811

CUR 12^thNational Conference
June 21 - 24, 2008

HOSTED BY


"FRONTIERS AND CHALLENGES IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH."

Submittal Form for CUR 2008 Proposed Workshops, Panel Sessions and Posters To be completed by the session organizer or poster author *PLEASE NOTE: ONLY TIMELY AND COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED* In order for your workshop and/or poster session to be accepted and scheduled in the program, we must have your abstract with confirmed speaker(s) by November 1, 2007. For Poster Presentations, the deadline is February 1, 2008. After these dates, if you have any cancellations/substitutions, please alert Julie Ackerman at julie@cur.org as soon as you are aware. Please note that the deadline for Disciplinary Poster Submissions has been extended to April 7, 2008. Overall Meeting Theme: "FRONTIERS AND CHALLENGES IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH" Conference Sub-Themes *Fields marked with are required!**

Select the sub-theme that most closely applies to your contribution: (Check ONE). *
FRONTIERS AND CHALLENGES IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH:
	Undergraduate Research and Scholarship in the Arts and Humanities
	Assessment of Research Outcomes
	Beyond the Academy: Real World Applications of Research Results
	Early Involvement in Research
	Research in a Global Environment
	Undergraduate Research in the Interface of Disciplines
	Other

Funding Opportunities

Non Theme Categories:

Proposed Session/ Poster Title:

	Please provide an abstract of a maximum of 150 words to describe your submission to potential attendees. *
	For submitters of workshops or interactive sessions, please follow your abstract with a two-sentence summary of no more than 60 words total to be included in the conference program schedule. Please note that your text below will be the exact text used in the program.

Please note that communication will occur with the Organizer/Lead Author only. It is the responsibility of this individual to disseminate any information about the session to all presenters.

Session Organizer/ Poster Lead Author:

First Name* Last Name*

Title:

Institution & Department or Organization:

Mailing Address:

City, State Zip Code

Email address:

Phone:

Fax:

Any other presenter(s)/author(s) in your session/poster (up to three maximum)

All presenters must register for the conference. Should an accepted presenter not register, it may result in cancellation of the presentation from the program.

Presenter #1

Name:

Title:

Institution & Department or Organization:

Mailing address:

City, State Zip:

Email address:

Phone:

Fax:

Presenter #2

Name:

Title:

Institution & Department or Organization:

Mailing address:

City, State Zip:

Email address:

Phone:

Fax:

Presenter #3

Name:

Title:

Institution & Department or Organization:

Mailing address:

City, State Zip:

Email address:

Phone:

Fax:

Name:

The moderator for your session or presenter of your poster will be: *
*Usually the session organizer is also the moderator, but please confirm, or provide the name of another person if you wish.

Email address:

If your Session/Poster has an Intended Audience, Please indicate the audience below:

New Faculty

General Faculty

Directors of Undergraduate Research

Administrators

Graduate Students / Postdoctoral Students

Disciplinary Focus: (Check all that apply)*

	Entire Audience	Biology
	Chemistry	Geosciences
	Mathematics and Computer Science	Physics and Astronomy
	Psychology	Social Sciences
	Humanities	Other

The format of your contribution will be: (Check only one) *

Workshop - A workshop is designed to be a "hands-on" session where presenters serve as facilitators and engage participants in reflection, discussion, and activities. A workshop might begin with a brief introduction of common issues, a set of data, and/or a proven method in a particular setting and then spend the majority of the session engaging participants in activities that will lead them to their own insights and understandings of the topic. Workshops that enable participants to consider how to apply and/or adapt the ideas presented to their own institutions or careers are encouraged. The allotted time for a workshop is two hours, and presenters are asked to consider offering their workshop twice during the conference. Handouts and visual aids are recommended.

Interactive Session - An interactive session is structured to involve specific interactions with the audience. In addition to a period of time for questions and answers, presenters should consider involving the audience through such mechanisms as brainstorming exercises, group discussion, and/or mini-surveys or polls. These interactions encourage the exchange of ideas and the opportunity to gain multiple perspectives and insights on a common topic or theme. The time allotted for interactive sessions is 75 minutes, and presenters are asked to consider offering their session twice during the conference. Handouts and visual aids are recommended.

Poster Presentation - This poster session is intended to afford presenters a relaxed atmosphere where attendees can share their ideas with other faculty and administrators across a wide variety of disciplines and institutions. Posters are intended to promote both an increased opportunity for interactions among individuals doing related work as well as an increased appreciation of the work being done across diverse disciplines. All posters will be displayed throughout the conference in a common area. Two "formal" poster sessions will be scheduled for specific blocks of time on two days during which presenters are expected to be available at their poster to discuss their work with other conference attendees for part of each time block. Handouts and other visual material in addition to the poster are encouraged.

Disciplinary Research Poster Presentation - This poster session will be conducted during the departmental open houses and will enable participants an opportunity to share the results of recent research investigations with colleagues in their own disciplines.

Please check here if you are willing to offer your workshop/session twice during the conference. (Not necessarily scheduled on the same day).*

Audio-visual requirements:

Standard slide projection

PowerPoint presentation

Overhead projection

Chalk Board

Flip Chart

Describe computer needs including web connection

Other Audio Visual Needs

Other Special Needs or relevant information:

Please review your submission carefully. Only complete and timely applications will be reviewed.

Revisions of submissions will be not be accepted after the Submission Deadline. In the event that you must make a withdrawal, presenter or other change, please contact Julie Ackerman at julie@cur.org.

Notifications will be made to the Organizer of Workshops and Interactive Sessions by February 15, 2008.

Notifications will be made to the Lead Author of Posters by March 15, 2008.