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Research and Creative Works Symposium

This event is an opportunity for undergrad and graduate students alike of all disciplines and degree levels to present their in-progress or completed scholarly or creative works for a chance to win big bucks! To help answer any questions and show examples from previous years, we will be hosting three 45 Minute Insider Sessions for both undergraduate and graduate students. See below for details.

Event Information

We invite students to the ISU Research and Creative Works Symposium on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. This event is an opportunity for students of all disciplines to showcase and present their scholarly and creative works. 

Students of all disciplines and degree levels may present their in-progress or completed work.

 Students may participate in: 

  • Poster Presentation 
  • Oral Presentation 
  • Creative Works  

Students who are not located near our Meridian or Pocatello campuses can participate remotely in the Poster Presentation or Oral Presentation categories.

Need ideas on what to present? 

  • literature reviews 
  • research projects 
  • capstone projects 
  • case studies 
  • grant proposals 
  • humanitarian trips 
  • class papers or projects 
  • other related scholarly or creative work
Undergraduate Awards

$500 award

  • One first-place winner in each presentation category (poster, oral, and creative works)

$250 Award

  • One second-place winner in the Poster Presentation and Oral Presentation categories
Graduate Awards

$1000 award 

  • One winner in the oral and poster presentation categories for each subject category and one winner in the creative works presentation category.

Categories with 3 or more presenters are eligible for awards.

See below for submission guidelines and Insider Session details. 

Guidelines for Abstract Submission

  1. Submit your abstract via our SUBMISSION FORM by NOON on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 priority deadline. Submission deadlines in select categories may be extended. (Submission Form link will open on Tuesday, January 21, 2025).
  2. Select a presentation category you wish to present your work.  Students may present in one or more categories.

    • Poster Presentation
    • Oral Presentation
    • Creative Works
  3. Select a subject category that best represents your work. Your category does not need to coincide with your current program.  If you wish to present work in different subject categories, please submit a separate submission for each abstract. 

    • Biological & Natural Sciences
    • Business, Economics & Public Administration
    • Education, Learning Training
    • Engineering, Physical & Mathematical Sciences
    • Health, Nutrition & Clinical Sciences
    • Humanities, Behavioral & Social Sciences
    • Or Creative Works [for those who are submitting creative works display
  4. Abstracts should be no more than 300 words, including an introduction/artistic statement, materials and methods, results and conclusion.
  5. All submitters will be notified of acceptance after the deadline.

Event Co-Chairs

Amanda Bennett 

amandabennett@isu.edu

(208) 282-3276

Karissa Miller

karissamiller@isu.edu

(208) 282-3316

Graduate Insider Sessions

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Pocatello Campus: Museum Building - Room 401 and Zoom

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Pocatello Campus: Museum Building - Room 401, Meridian Campus: Room 847 and Zoom

Friday, February 21, 2025

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Pocatello Campus: Museum Building - Room 401 and Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting

https://isu.zoom.us/j/84108617750

Meeting ID: 841 0861 7750

 

Undergraduate Insider Sessions

Thursday, January 16, 2025

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Friday, February 21, 2025

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Join Zoom Meeting

https://isu.zoom.us/j/84108617750

Meeting ID: 841 0861 7750

Students listening to keynote speaker at GRSDr. Adam Bradford addressing the students at GRS

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student presenting at GRSstudent presenting at GRS