Who can present?
University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) undergraduate students are eligible to present, either individually or as a team. Mixed teams of student/faculty are also welcome; but, keep in mind, the undergraduate researcher submitting the submission form will be listed as the lead presenter.
What type of research and/or creative works can be presented?
- All research and creative endeavor is welcomed. The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) uses the term “research” in the broadest possible sense.
- Whether it’s nanotechnology, design, engineering, historical analysis, game development, drug discovery, original performance — it’s eligible.
- If you created it, researched it, discovered it — you can share it with the UTA community with OUR Interdisciplinary Colloquium!
What if my research is not yet complete?
If your research is still underway, don’t worry! Submit your form and presentation with the information you have, outline projected findings, and/or inform the audience/viewer that your research is still in development.
How do I write an abstract?
Some conferences, publications, or funding opportunities may request an “abstract” of your project/creative works. An abstract should quickly (Maximum length – 250 words) inform readers about the purpose of your article, poster, or project and allow readers to assess if your work would be relevant for their purposes. The main parts of an abstract are:
- Motivation: Why do we care about the problem and the results? What is the importance and impact?
- Problem statement: What problem are you trying to solve? What is the scope of your work?
- Approach: How did you go about solving the problem? (i.e., analytic models, variables)
- Results: What did you find? Be specific.
- Conclusions: What are the implications of what you found?
What happens after I submit my form and presentation?
Electronic versions of submitted materials are maintained in the UTA Library repository and on the Interdisciplinary Colloquium website.