Student Research Symposium Nature, Culture, Future
Undergraduate and Graduate Students: We invite you to submit an abstract of your current research project to be presented in oral or poster form at our student research symposium. This year’s theme is”Nature, Culture, Future.” Submissions are welcome in the categories of biology, environmental science, chemistry, geology, and other sciences, but also in the humanities, arts, and other disciplines where your research intersects with the overall theme. Presentations will be held on-site at Riveredge Nature Center, surrounded by 485 acres of prairie, wetland, woodland, and Milwaukee River frontage.
Featuring keynote speaker Lauren Cirino, PhD, presenting “To be or not to be monogamous: Sexual selection in two different mating systems”
PRIZES: The best oral and poster presentations will be honored with monetary awards ranging from $100 – $300.
To submit your abstract, please send the following via email to Riveredge Nature Center’s Research Manager Jana Gedymin at jgedymin@riveredge.us by October 13th, 2023.
Subject Line: RNC Abstract 2023_[your last name]
Your name and pronouns
Your school, major/focus, grad/undergrad
Are you choosing an oral presentation (15-20 minutes) or a poster?
Working title of presentation or poster
250-500 word description of the researchFeaturing Keynote Speaker Lauren Cirino, PhD, presenting “To be or not to be Monogamous: Sexual Selection in Two Different Mating Systems”
Bagels and coffee will be available in the morning. Pizza will be provided for lunch. Please indicate food allergies and dietary restrictions when you register.
Pre-registration is required by November 10 at 11:59 pm for supporters and non-presenting students.
Student Member: $25 | Student Non-Member: $30
Member Supporter: $30 | Non-member Supporter: $35
Children under 12: $10 (must be accompanied by an adult)
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Presenters: You should register with the link above by October 13. After you register, you must email the following information to Jana Gedymin by October 13 to have your abstract considered. You will know if your submission is accepted by October 23. Presentations will be held at Riveredge Nature Center surrounded by 485 acres of prairie, wetland, woodland, and Milwaukee River frontage.
- Subject Line: RNC Abstract 2023_[your last name]
- Your name and pronouns
- Your school, major/focus, grad/undergrad
- Are you choosing an oral presentation (15-20 minutes) or a poster?
- Working title of presentation or poster
- 250-500 word description of the research
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