2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
The 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium is a celebration of undergraduate research in the Greater Pittsburgh area, offering an exciting opportunity for student researchers, science faculty, and area professionals to interact and share in undergraduate research.
View the 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium Book
Keynote Address
Dr. Leon Perez
Vice President of Technology and Business Development
Reaxis Inc.
"Activation Energy and Pathways to Success"
Symposium Schedule
| 9 a.m. | Continental Breakfast (Bayer Learning Center Rotunda) Poster Setup (Mellon Hall Patio, Academic Walk side) |
| 10 a.m. | Welcome: Dr. Philip Reeder, Dean, Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Duquesne University - Pappert Lecture Hall, Bayer Learning Center |
| 10:10 a.m. | Keynote Address: Dr. Leon Perez Vice President of Technology and Business Development Reaxis Inc. "Activation Energy and Pathways to Success" |
| 11 a.m. | Plenary Session (Student Presentations) - Pappert Lecture Hall (To be considered to give an oral presentation, let us know on the Abstract Submission Form. Deadline is Wednesday, July 15, by 5:00 p.m.) |
| 1 p.m. | Picnic Lunch - Mellon Hall Patio, Bluff Street side Make Your Reservation (with guests). Deadline: Friday, July 22, by noon. |
| 2-4 p.m. | Poster Session - Mellon Hall Patio, Academic Walk side Submit Your Abstract. Deadline: Wednesday, July 13, by 5:00 p.m. (no exceptions) |
Abstract Submissions
Posters must fit into a 4' x 4' space.
Abstracts must conform to the following format:
Font: Arial 10 point
Length: Maximum of 150 words (not including titles and names)
Format:
Title of Written Abstract (in bold)
Authors (Last name, First name)
Academic Department
University
Text of Abstract (150 words)
Abstract Writing and Poster Making Skills Seminar by Dr. Stephanie Wetzel
View the Abstract Writing and Poster Making Skills Seminar (PowerPoint) by Dr. Stephanie Wetzel. Please feel free to use this as a reference when you are preparing your research poster for the 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.
View the 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium book.
Prior Symposia
For more information about the Summer Research Symposium, take a look at materials from prior symposia.
Parking
Parking is available in the Forbes Avenue Garage at Duquesne University. View our Visitor's Page for a campus map and driving directions.
Contact Information
Philip Clarke, Director of Student Services
329 Fisher Hall
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA, 15282
Phone: 412.396.4172
Fax: 412.396.4881
Email: urp@duq.edu