Guidelines
In Fall 2024, InnovateÍæż½ã½ã will adhere to a pre-planned block schedule. Presenters interested in registering should note the times in which they will be expected to present their materials.
For guidelines in the individual presentation categories, make sure to review the category guidelines below.
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Eligibility
All current faculty, staff, and students at Íæż½ã½ã may participate. All academic disciplines are encouraged to participate.
Work needs to be completed under the auspices of the Íæż½ã½ã. This includes but is not limited to course/group projects, funded/non-funded projects, and projects completed in conjunction with internships/partnerships that are part of a Íæż½ã½ã collaborative.
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Registration
If you are interested in presenting at InnovateÍæż½ã½ã, as a Participant/Presenter.
The registration application will ask you the following:
- Your department/major, and the specialty under which your project falls
- The category in which you'd like to present (oral, visual arts, performing arts, poster, film)
- Presentation title
- 250-word abstract or statement of work
- Mentor, if applicable
- Collaborators, if applicable
- Co-presenters, if applicable
Photography & Videography Release
By registering, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded. You consent to the use of such photography, filming, and/or recording for the purposes of promoting the Íæż½ã½ã, the Office of Research, and InnovateÍæż½ã½ã.
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Abstract/Statement of Work
The abstract or statement of work is a condensed version of your project. By reading it, judges and attendees should understand the nature of the research, inquiry, or exploration made by your work.
The abstract should be no more than 250 words.
All abstracts, regardless of academic discipline, must include:
- A title
- A statement of objectives
- Summary
Abstracts for data-driven projects must also include:
- Methods by which the data were obtained
- Results
- Conclusion
Abstracts for film/art submissions should include the genre and the premise behind the work.
Clarity, completeness, spelling, grammar, and readability should be considered in composing the abstract or statement of work.
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Setup
Students presenting posters must set up their posters in LIB 410 on Monday, November 18, 2024 between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Students presenting visual arts must deliver their work to the Fine Arts Gallery on November 15, 2024.
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Include Us on Your Resume/CV
InnovateÍæż½ã½ã makes a great line item for your resume! Review our handy guide for including your participation in InnovateÍæż½ã½ã on your resume or CV. Presenters, judges, volunteers, and award winners should all consider including InnovateÍæż½ã½ã on their resumes!
