General Information
What is the Forum?
The Interdisciplinary Forum allows graduate students to share the research and creative work they have completed in their graduate programs with students and faculty from across campus and from area colleges and universities. The Forum includes both oral and poster presentations.
In consultation with your advisor, select the type of presentation that you wish to make at the Forum:
ORAL PRESENTATION: Oral presentations may take two forms. One option is an oral summary of research that may be accompanied by visual illustrations such as slides, PowerPoint, overheads, etc. A second option is a creative presentation (e.g.: music, art, film) with an introduction that explains the performance or work. If you are planning to do an Oral Presentation, please note that presentations are limited to 15 minutes total, 12 minutes for the presentation and 3 minutes for audience questions.
POSTER SESSION: Posters are visual representations of research or creative activities and are displayed on poster board. If you are planning to participate in the Poster Session, please note that posters should contain lettering and photos that can be seen from a distance and information should be arranged so participants can easily read the poster. Posters will be displayed on wooden display boards that are approximately 4 feet tall x 6 feet wide. Please provide your own pins in order to secure poster materials. Poster presentations will require the presenter to be available for a one-hour time period to interact with viewers.