Student
Requirements:
- Students interested in participating must register by
Wednesday, March 13, 2013.
(Registration is now closed.)
- The student must have a faculty mentor/advisor to guide them in
the development of their project and presentation. The mentor’s
name must be included with registration.
- Students and mentors are expected to provide their own
materials for their projects. This includes: poster board, markers,
flash drives.
Presentation Format of
Events
Categories of events include:
1. Poster Presentations:
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Carnesecca Arena, 1-3 p.m.
The Poster session emphasizes the process
underlying the research presented. (What was the research question
or problem; how did you gather and interpret information; and what
are the conclusions). Tips on developing a poster are available at:
http://cgi.stanford.edu/~dept-ctl/tomprof/posting.php?ID=1136
Specifics
-The presenter should provide their own
self-standing board, and will be assigned a spot on a table or
raised platform on which to display it and any models.
-The researcher should be on hand during the time that their work
is on display to describe their work and answer any questions about
it.
-Student set-up is between noon-1 p.m. Students must be assembled
and ready to present no later than 1 p.m.
Students should contact Dr. Elise Megehee
(megeheee@stjohns.edu) or
Dr. Marie Nitopi (nitopim@stjohns.edu) for more
information.
2. Oral Presentations:
Thursday, April 11, 2013
D'Angelo Center, Seminar Rooms: 210, 212, 301, 311, 312
Noon to 4 p.m.
For the oral presentations, a student will deliver a
reading of a research paper or a visual presentation. This format
is the traditional one for most academic conferences and/or
business settings.[Today, there is often the expectation that the
paper will be published prior to or at the beginning of a
conference, allowing for more intense dialogue.] Therefore, in the
interest of professionalism, there will be a short Q&A where
students should prepare to answer informed queries.
Specifics
-Students should prepare for a 10 minute lecture
followed by questions and answers
-Students should bring a flash drive for any visual items they wish
to display on screen.
-They should not rely on emailed work.
-The schedule for oral work will be staggered at 15-20 minute
intervals. Students will receive information about their room
number and time.
-Students should check in between 11 a.m.- noon in DAC 210.
Props may be used
-PowerPoint, other IT aids (software or devices)
-Technical Models
-Dramatic Props (to prove a point)
Students should contact Dr. Alison Hyslop (hyslopa@stjohns.edu),
Dr. Anne Ellen Geller (gellera@stjohns.edu) or
Professor Lawrence Pitilli (pitillil@stjohns.edu) for
more information.
3. Panel Discussion: Thursday,
April 11, 2013
D'Angelo Center, Seminar Rooms: 210, 212, 301, 311, 312
Noon to 4 p.m.
The layout resembles a Roundtable discussion. Presenters comment
and interact with one another as a panel with the audience around
them to ask questions during the question and answers session. This
event is moderated. Faculty mentors are encouraged to be part of
the Panel as well.
Specifics
-The schedule for Panel Discussions will be staggered at 15-20
minute intervals.
-The room comes equipped with microphone, screen and laptop
connection.
-Students should request fellow panelists to present alongside when
they register online.
-Students should check in between 11 a.m.-noon in DAC 210
Students should contact Dr. Alison Hyslop (hyslopa@stjohns.edu),
Dr. Anne Ellen Geller (gellera@stjohns.edu) or
Professor Lawrence Pitilli (pitillil@stjohns.edu) for
more information.
4. Film Screening/Performance
Art: Thursday, April 11, 2013
The Little Theatre
Student films and documentaries will be shown. Students can
choose to have a Q&A session at the end of the film.
Noon to 4 p.m.
Specifics
-All films must be submitted on a single DVD(DVD-R)
that can be played on a typical DVD player.
-The showing of the documentary or performance will be
scheduled into specific timeslots.
-A podium and microphone will be provided for the optional
questions and answers.
Students should contact Professor Richard Rex Thomas (thomasr@stjohns.edu) for more
information.
5. Fine Arts
Presentations: Thursday, April 11, 2013
D'Angelo Center, Room 128
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Accomplished student work from the Fine Arts Department can be
shown.
Specifics
-The room is equipped with a projection screen,
podium, table and chairs.
-Students may choose to combine lecture-style explanations of their
work with
visual displays.
Students should contact Professor Alex Morel (morelw@stjohns.edu) for
more information.
6. Research Day-Staten Island Campus:
Thursday, April 25, 2013
1:50-3:15 p.m.
Kiernan Suite, Kelleher Center
It will be an opportunity for students to
showcase their research in various disciplines. Poster boards will
be provided in advance and will serve as the main presentation
tool, though other presentations (using different
media formats) will be accepted. Faculty members will have the
opportunity to join the student presenters and showcase their
research or recent publications.
For additional information about SI Research Day, please contact
Dr. Christopher Cuccia (cucciac@stjohns.edu or
click
here.)
If you have any general questions regarding Research
Month activities, please contact studentresearch@stjohns.edu.