Graduate Students

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Join us for Kent State University’s annual Undergraduate Symposium on Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors on Monday, April 17th, 2023 in the Kent Student Center

 

Schedule

9 a.m. - noon 
Student Center Check-In and Poster Set-Up
Student Center Ballroom

11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Judges Convene for Lunch and Orientation
Student Center Ballroom Balcony

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Poster Displays and Oral Presentations
Student Center Second Floor and Ballroom

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Reception 
Student Center Room 306

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Awards Ceremony
KIVA

The Undergraduate Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors will be an in-person event with exceptions for students taking all on-line classes or most classes at one or more of our regional campuses.  If you would like to present remotely and meet one of the noted criteria, contact agosky@kent.edu.  The symposium is scheduled for April 17th during the national Undergraduate Student Research Week.

The deadline to submit abstracts has been extended and they will be accepted until February 27, 2023 at 8AM. Submit your abstract.

View the Abstract Submission Instructions.

If you have any questions, please contact Ann Gosky.

UNDERGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM ON RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND CREATIVE ENDEAVORS

Sponsored by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs,  Office of the Provost, Honors College, and University Libraries

2022 Winners and Mentors

View 2022 Symposium Brochure (PDF)

2021 Winners

2021 Mentors

View 2021 Symposium Brochure (PDF)

2020 Winners

2020 Symposium Brochure - Online

View 2019 Symposium Brochure (PDF)

View 2018 Symposium Brochure (PDF)

View 2017 Symposium Brochure (PDF)

Click here to submit your abstract

View Abstract Submission Instructions here.

 

Headshot of Douglas Delahanty

"My experience with undergraduate research solidified a desire to pursue research as a career, and undergraduate research provides KSU students with a life-changing experience that helps them to find their passion. Rather than simply digesting knowledge from textbooks/lectures, undergraduate research gives students the ability to create knowledge and solve problems of immense public health relevance."

DOUGLAS L. DELAHANTY, PH.D. 
VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS
 

SYMPOSIUM ELIGIBILITY

Undergraduate students attending any of Kent State's eight campuses and representing any major are eligible to participate.
Student researchers are required to submit a brief abstract indicating their intent to participate.
The next symposium will be held  Monday, April 17, 2023 on the Kent campus. Deadline for abstract submissions has been extended and is now February 27, 2023 at 8AM. 
All research, scholarly work, or creative activity must be completed in collaboration with a faculty or graduate student mentor.

BENEFITS OF THE SYMPOSIUM

  • Participate in an academically enriching experience
  • Build your professional resume
  • Win cash awards for exemplary presentations
  • Not participating? That's OK — Come support your classmates, and
  • Learn more about student research opportunities. 

HAVE QUESTION?
Please direct any questions regarding the Symposium to Ann Gosky, Director of the Office of Student Research, at agosky@kent.edu or 330-672-0837.

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