The Office of Student Research (OSR) is pleased to invite undergraduate students from all disciplines to submit proposals for Spring Presentation of Undergraduate Research (SPUR) at Longwood University, which will take place April 26, 2017, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m in Lankford Student Union. Students may share research-in-progress, research from poster sessions and scholarship events and course-based research projects.
The morning of Student Research Day (April 26), OSR will release digital presentations submitted by students through its SlideShare account and track social engagement throughout the day. From 1-4, the university community can meet the presenters (who will be available in 30-minute intervals) during the Meet-and-Greet, as well as enjoy sponsored panels (subject to change).
SPUR offers two ways for students to participate:
- Digital Presentation: Students (individuals, co-presenters or group presenters (3 maximum)) create digital presentations (in PowerPoint). Digital presentations will be made available to the public at the beginning of student research day via OSR’s SlideShare account. Presenters accumulate points based on likes, views and shares on social media and participate in the Presenter Meet-And-Greet during SPUR. Students submitting the first 25 approved proposals will receive a free SPUR t-shirt.
- Sponsored Panel: Faculty organize a student panel (with 3 student participants) featuring oral presentations to be given on student research day. All student participants on accepted Sponsored Panels will receive a free SPUR t-shirt, and faculty sponsors will receive a gift as well.
How to Submit
- Submit an abstract using the Digital Presentation Proposal Form or Panel Proposal Form (see below). Forms should be emailed to osr@longwood.edu with the subject line “2017 SPUR Submission” by March 31, 2017 by 5:00 p.m.
- Once you receive approval, submit your Digital Presentation no later than April 14, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Consult FAQ and Design Tips for Digital Presentations.
- Once you receive approval, confirm your Sponsored Panels via email no later than April 14, 2017.
2017 SPUR Revised Call for Proposals
Digital Presentation Proposal Form
Please direct any questions to Dr. Crystal S. Anderson, Director, Office of Student Research (andersoncs2@longwood.edu).