The expo is the campus-wide celebration of undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities. All students engaged in faculty-mentored scholarly inquiry are encouraged to participate. Students are eligible to compete for program recognition, which includes monetary awards. Those students who wish to be considered for evaluation must have their mentor’s approval. Course-based undergraduate research projects are also encouraged.
A committee will judge selected presentations and determine the top three for awards in each category (listed below). Your faculty mentor must approve your self nomination. Only those students who have completed EXCEPTIONAL work should submit for evaluation. If you wish to be considered, the URSCO will contact your mentor by March 1 for approval, which must be given by March 15. If your faculty mentor does not approve, you will not be eligible for consideration. *Students presenting more than one project may only be considered for one entry.
| Categories | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Content Knowledge | Presenter doesn’t grasp subject or can’t answer questions about the subject. | Presenter is uncomfortable with information and can answer only rudimentary questions. | Presenter is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate. | Presenter demonstrates full knowledge (greater than minimum) with explanations and elaboration. |
| II. Organization | Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information. | Audience has trouble following presentation because presenter jumps around topics. | Information is presented in a logical sequence audience can follow. | Information is presented in logical, interesting sequence audience can follow. |
| III. Visuals | Used no visual aids. | Used few visuals that rarely support presentation and information. | Visuals related to presentation and information. | Visuals reinforce presentation and information |
| IV. Mechanics | Presenter made many language errors (spelling, grammar, pronunciation); didn’t speak so all could hear. | Presenter made multiple language errors; audience has difficulty hearing. | Presenter made few language errors; voice is clear. | Presenter made no language errors; voice is clear. |
Students with hearing disabilities who benefit from use of an interpreter at their educational institution should communicate their presentation through American (ASL) or International (ISL) Sign Language on camera with the assistance of an interpreter who will voice the presentation off camera. Please note, only the student presenter and the poster should be visible in the supporting video presentation.
If you require other accommodations for your participation, please contact us.