STUDENTS
GSURC provides an opportunity for undergraduates from all disciplines and all Georgia State campuses to showcase their creative and scholarly work to a wide audience. Presentations can be in the form of posters, oral presentations, films, artistic or creative displays, or musical performances.
Students who are interested in becoming more involved in organizing future conferences can apply to serve on the GSURC student planning committee. The committee is open to students from all disciplines and at any stage of their academic career. Prior experience with GSURC is not required to serve on the committee.
Instructions for Presenters
Students may present their work in one of five formats:
- Poster Presentation
- Oral Presentation
- Artistic or Creative Presentation
- Musical Performance
- Film Presentation
Regardless of format, proposals should reflect the efforts of a single individual or a collaboration of up to 6 people. The efforts of all who collaborated in a significant manner on the work to be presented must be listed as authors/artists.
All presentations must have a Georgia State undergraduate student as the primary author and a Georgia State faculty member as a sponsor. Students may submit only one project as a first author/artist. Work presented at a previous GSURC cannot be presented a second time.
Prior to acceptance, the GSURC Advisory Board will review all proposals. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. We encourage students to work closely with faculty sponsors to submit their very best work.
Before you begin the proposal submission process, please be sure you have:
- The submission’s title
- The abstract (up to 350 words)
- The electronic format of your file, or hyperlink to your file
- Identified a Faculty Sponsor and discussed the implications of submitting your work to GSURC
Poster Presentations
Guidelines for submitting your Poster Presentation
The abstract for a poster presentation should include the following components: (1) the title of the work, (2) a list of all authors, (3) the name of the faculty sponsor, and (4) a brief description of the work. Descriptions of scientific studies should include the purpose of the study, the research question being addressed, a brief summary of the methods and results, and a statement of the overall conclusions and significance of the study. Abstracts for projects or works that are not scientific studies should include a brief description of the motivation behind the work, the medium or methods used, and a discussion of the work’s meaning or importance.
Oral Presentations
Oral presentations are delivered orally and are based on a more fully developed paper or study. Oral presentations are not read from a paper, but provide a thorough synopsis of the work. Oral presentations are typically supplemented with PowerPoint or other audio-visuals, but these are not required. Each oral presentation will be allotted a 15–minute time slot. Presenters should plan to speak for approximately 10 minutes and reserve the remaining five minutes for questions from conference participants.
Guidelines for submitting your Oral Presentation
The abstract for an oral presentation should include the following components: (1) the title of the work, (2) a list of all authors, (3) the name of the faculty sponsor and (4) a brief description of the work. Descriptions of scientific studies should include the purpose of the study, the research question being addressed, a brief summary of the methods and results and a statement of the overall conclusions and significance of the study. Abstracts for projects or works that are not scientific studies should include a brief description of the motivation behind the work, the medium or methods used and a discussion of the work’s meaning or importance.
Artistic Display/Creative Presentations
Guidelines for submitting your Artistic Display/Creative Works
Submit an abstract (up to 200 words) introducing the work, the problem or question asked by the work, research processes, medium used, and any conclusion drawn from the work from the artist’s point of view. Include any information that will help a reviewer evaluate your proposal. If an Artistic Design submission, follow the format below:
Title of the work:
Name (Artist’s Name):
Program (Area of Study):
Student Contact (GSU email):
200 Words describing your work (Research Method/Statement):
Image of your work (at least 300 dpi):
Musical Presentations
Guidelines for submitting your Musical Performances
Submit an abstract introducing the work (composer, instrumentation, context, performer(s), etc.) and the rationale for the submission of the work. In the case of performances of previously existing works, the abstract should clearly explain the performer(s)’ interpretive decisions including choice of repertoire, and their distinct creative impact on the listener’s perception of the work. For performers proposing a lecture-performance of existing work, please include a recording of the work with the proposer(s) performing on the recording, as well as an outline of the proposed lecture. If you are submitting an original composition to be performed, include the impetus and rationale behind the creation of the work and also include a copy of the score with the submission.
Film Presentations
Film and motion media-makers working in any genre are encouraged to submit a proposal.
Submit a brief abstract that provides the focus of your film work. Include what you want the audience to take from your concept, your research methods, use of medium, choice of sound design and image, and genre to illustrate your idea.
- Title:
- Name:
- Format:
- Genre:
- Running time:
- Program of Study:
- Student Contact (GSU email):
- Brief Abstract:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to present their work at GSURC?
- All currently enrolled GSU undergraduates from any program or GSU campus.
- Recent GSU graduates. Students who graduated in the Fall semester immediately preceding the conference are eligible to present work that was done while they were undergraduates. Work done as part of graduate program cannot be presented at GSURC.
- Undergraduate students from other universities working on projects at GSU under the direction of a GSU faculty member.
What is a faculty sponsor?
- The faculty sponsor is the faculty member who has helped guide you in the development of your independent project. This could be the principal investigator of the lab where your research was done, the professor of the course where your project was done, your internship coordinator, etc. All projects require the approval of a faculty sponsor to be considered for acceptance into the conference. Please be sure to discuss your submission with your faculty sponsor prior to applying; submissions without the approval of a faculty sponsor will not be accepted into the conference.
Does the project need to have been done on a GSU campus to be presented at the conference?
- Projects done by GSU undergraduates engaged in off-campus research programs, summer programs, fellowships, internships, etc. can be presented at the conference. If the supervisor overseeing the work is not a current GSU faculty or staff member, written permission from the program supervisor must be obtained in order for the work to be presented at the conference.
Can teams of students present a project at GSURC?
- Yes! It is very common for groups of students to work together on a project and present their work together at the conference. The maximum number of co-authors for a single presentation is six.
What types of projects can be presented?
- Almost any type of original, independent project can be presented at the conference. The conference features oral presentation sessions, poster presentation sessions, film screenings, artistic displays, and musical performances. If you are unsure if your project is a good fit for any of these formats, then please reach out to the organizing committee at [email protected]. We are more than happy to work with you to create an appropriate way to showcase your work.
Does the project need to be completely finished to be presented at GSURC?
- Not necessarily. Whether or not a project is ready to be presented at a conference should be discussed with your faculty sponsor. If your faculty sponsor feels that sufficient progress has been made to allow you tell a compelling story about the work, then it may be submitted to the conference.
I presented at GSURC last year. Can I present the same project again this year?
- If no substantive changes have been made to the project since the last GSURC, then it cannot be presented again. If meaningful updates have been made, then the updated version of the project can be presented at the conference.
What information is needed to complete the submission form?
- Name, email address, Panther ID#, major and phone number of the first author
- Names, email addresses and majors of additional authors
- Name and email address of the faculty sponsor
- The format of the presentation (artistic display, musical performance, film, oral presentation, or poster presentation)
- The title of the presentation
- The discipline/ area of focus for the presentation
- A brief abstract describing the work. Details on the abstract structure can be found in the “Information for Presenters” tab.
GSURC Student Planning Committee
Grace Hale, Committee Co-Chair | Accounting |
Lynda Waku, Committee Co-Chair | Chemistry |
Akshaya Arunkumar | Biomedical Sciences |
Alissa Williams | Psychology |
Allison Reid | Political Science |
Amber Ajamu-Johnson | Biology |
Anuoluwapo Titilayo-Samuel | Biology |
Bamlak Haile | Finance |
Brittany Turner | Applied Linguistics |
Cameron Huggins | Psychology |
Chetna Batra | Biology |
Christin Tran | Chemistry |
Connor McMillan | Political Science |
Divya Mathew | Interdisciplinary Studies |
Drashti Zalavadia | Biomedical Science |
Esha Ariyur | Managerial Sciences |
Gem Johnson | Interdisciplinary Studies |
Haley Dourron | Psychology |
Haritha Dhamodharan | Neurosciences |
Imaan Mashkoor | Political Science |
Jordana Gaines | Biochemistry |
Madison (Victoria) Rosipal | Film & Media |
Maggie Welch | Neuroscience |
Maleeha Khan | Political Science |
Saadh Ahmed | Computer Science |
Sam Kim | Undeclared |
Sarah Toussaint | Mathematics |
Sharon Varughese | Computer Science |
Shivaanii Uma | Neuroscience |
Zaree Ross | Political Science |
The Honors College and the Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC) invite applications for student representatives to serve on the GSURC Planning Committee for the Spring Semester. Selected students will be notified of their acceptance in the fall and will serve their term from November through May.
GSURC is an interdisciplinary undergraduate research conference that highlights and recognizes the research taking place across Georgia State’s campus. We are seeking at least one undergraduate representative to serve on our GSURC Student Planning Committee board from each of the following colleges:
- Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
- Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions
- College of the Arts
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Education
- J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Students who assume a role on the committee will gain valuable leadership experience in conference/event planning, public relations, recruitment, and assessment. Additionally, these student leaders will engage regularly with Honors College staff and University Faculty members.
Responsibilities of GSURC Planning Committee include, but are not limited to the following:
Recruitment
- Assist with recruiting students for participating in GSURC
- Assist with publicizing GSURC to campus departments, colleges and constituents
- Serve as an ambassador for the conference, attending applicable GSURC information sessions when possible
Conference Planning and Assessment
- Attend bi-weekly planning committee meetings Jan-Feb and weekly meetings beginning mid-March
- Interacting with faculty and staff on the GSURC Advisory Board
- Preparing conference materials such as registrations, nametags, signage, etc.
- Assist with post-conference debriefing activities
On-Site Logistics
- Support the Honors College Events Coordinator with on-site logistics at GSURC
- Serve as presentation moderators, guides, and/or check-in staff
Contact Us
If you have any questions, contact Dr. Amy Reber.