Application Information
All BSU undergraduate students are invited to submit abstracts of their research, professional work or creative activities for presentation at the fifth annual Boise State University Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference. The abstract includes the research purpose(s) and highlights of both methodology and results. Visual/performing arts abstracts include the background/nature and the current state of the work. Undergraduate students may present, in poster, podium presentation or other visual form, their work in professional practice, visual or performing arts, and scholarly research. A jury of faculty from each college will make decisions regarding the work accepted for display at the conference. Each application must bear the signature of a faculty sponsor. The conference coordinator will obtain the necessary approval signatures after your application has been submitted. The sponsoring faculty member has the responsibility of providing primary assistance to the student(s) as she, he or they construct the poster or presentation. Students may submit individual or team projects.
After completing the application form, please save it and then e-mail the file to judywauer@boisestate.edu. You will receive a confirmation e-mail within one business day that the application has been received. If you do not have access to Word or have difficulties with the form, please call Judy Wauer at 426-4062. Your application must be submitted by Wednesday, February 13, 2008.
If you need information or have questions regarding the use of human subjects, animals or biohazards in your research, please contact the Coordinator for Research Compliance by phone, (208) 426-1574 or send an e-mail to HumanSubjects@boisestate.edu.
Download the Abstract Application (Word)
The Application and Abstract Submission form must be submitted by Wednesday, February 13, 2008.
Poster Presentations
Each research and professional practice poster will be displayed on a tabletop, display board or easel (students make that designation on the application). Posters must not exceed 4' x 5' and may be constructed using any type of appropriate display materials. It must be readable from at least three feet away.
Podium Presentations
A limited number of abstracts may be picked from each college for podium presentations. Presenters will have up to 15 minutes to present their research process and findings, and there will be time at the end of each session for questions from the audience.
Dance, Theatre, & Oral Interpretation
Original student choreography, oral interpretation, and plays are encouraged at the conference. Performances may not exceed 10 minutes and may comprise of one to four performers. Please submit an abstract and a cued DVD or VHS videotape of the completed work or of the work in progress. For those applicants with work in progress, please submit a reading or rehearsal of the proposed project as well as any brief explanatory comments needed.
Music
Original student composition may not exceed 10 minutes and may be comprised of one to four performers. Please submit an abstract and a score or cued CD, or both, of the completed work or of the work in progress. For those applicants with work in progress, please submit a section of the musical score from the composition as well as any brief explanatory comments needed.
Visual Arts
Presentations involving drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics and other applied arts require an abstract of work completed or in progress and four to six 35mm slides of the student’s work.
Video & Film
Original student written and produced films are encouraged. Please submit an abstract and a cued DVD or VHS videotape of the completed work or the work in progress. Films are also accepted on 16mm. Please label videos and films with student name and name and length of project.
Abstracts and other materials will not be returned to the student unless otherwise requested and arranged. Please label all DVDs, videos, CDs, and slides. Please note that your project need not be complete at the time of submission.
Questions? Contact Sharon McGuire or Judy Wauer, Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Undergraduate Studies, 426-4030 or judywauer@boisestate.edu