The University of Central Florida invites faculty, administrators, and professional staff to participate in a two-day symposium focused on strengthening and developing undergraduate research. All of Florida's state and private 4-year universities and community colleges are invited to participate in the second annual event. Last year, 65 faculty and administrators from throughout the state participated. Some of the topics for presentation and workshops include but are not limited to best practices in undergraduate research, research on undergraduate research, resources to develop strong programs, networking between campuses, and issues in undergraduate research.

Download the 2008 full schedule with abstracts here.

Symposium Summary

Where: University of Central Florida, Orlando; UCF's Student Union and Honors College (see map of UCF)
Who: Faculty, Administrators, and Professional Staff
Why: To improve the undergraduate research climate at all universities in Florida
Date and Time: September 25, starting at 1pm and ending by 4pm on September 26, 2009
Poster/Presentations Submissions: July 1, 2009 - August 28, 2009
*The submission deadline has been postponed until Friday, September 4 *
Registration Deadline: September 4, 2009
*The registration deadline has been postponed until Friday, September 11*
Cost: $48 for the entire symposium, paid during on-campus registration


Schedule Highlights

Keynote Panel Discussion, Perspectives of Undergraduate Research Programs: Exploring Differences and Similarities Between Universities

Panelists Include:

Dr. Laura Blasi, Evaluation Specialist, Saint Leo University
Dr. Maribeth Clark, Associate Provost, New College of Florida
Dr. Kimberly Reiter, Associate Professor, Stetson University
Dr. Naomi Yavneh, Director of Undergraduate Research, University of South Florida

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