UofM Lambuth Student Symposium 

The Student Symposium is a forum where any undergraduate student may present their original work in a manner appropriate to their discipline. This may include creative work, experimental research, analytical papers, or another type of work appropriate to your discipline. Work will be presented in either a 15-minute oral/live session or a research poster/visual arts session. Completed work, work in progress, and proposals are welcome.

Event Information

Date: Spring 2024 (To Be Announced)
Location: Jackson, Tennessee, UofM Lambuth Student Union, Hamilton Room and Ballroom 

Submission Information

Submission Deadline: To Be Announced

Incentive 

Presentations are valued by many graduate programs. Each presenter will also receive a free tee shirt.

Poster & Visual Arts Guidelines

• Posters or visual art must be freestanding, with maximum dimensions of 4'x4’.  (Upon request, exceptions may be made for visual art that exceeds these dimensions.)
• Include the work’s title, author name(s), and school affiliation.
• Use a university-approved logo on a research poster.
• Be prepared for friendly conversation and questions about your work.
• As this is a formal event, wear professional attire and use professional behavior.
• Consult your faculty advisor for guidance on assembling a poster or presenting visual art.

Oral & Live Session Presentation Guidelines 

• Oral or live session presenters will have up to 15 minutes to present their work.
• Projection equipment will be provided if you choose to use it.
• A microphone will also be provided.
• Be prepared for friendly conversation and questions about your work.
• As this is a formal event, wear professional attire and use professional behavior.
• Consult your faculty advisor for guidance on this presentation.

Additional Notes

• Students may submit work as individual authors or as part of a team of student co-authors.
• Submissions will undergo a review by a panel of faculty.  The panel reserves the right to reject any submissions that do not meet the guidelines.
• The title and author(s) will appear EXACTLY as they are typed in your submission. Please double check punctuation and spelling before submitting.
• Students are expected to work with a faculty mentor to ensure that the abstract and subsequent presentation is appropriately written for the academic discipline.
• If accepted, students are expected to make arrangements to be available for their presentation time on their assigned date.
  
  

More information: Lam_undergradresearch@live.memphis.edu