Every year, the KINSC hosts a fall research symposium showcasing the summer work of students from Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore, and other area colleges. President Wendy Raymond speaks with Leanne Ludwick '20 during the 2019 symposium. Photo: Claire Chenyu Wang '20.
Marian E. Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center
Undergraduate Science Research Symposium
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The Undergraduate Science Research Symposium will be held in the Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center (KINSC) at Haverford College on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Students and faculty/staff from the departments of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geology (Geoscience), Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology from the tri-co community are welcome to attend and present research at this event.
Symposium Schedule
Saturday, September 30
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast & Sign-in | Zubrow Commons |
9:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Poster Session I odd numbered posters |
Zubrow Commons |
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Selected Student Research Talks | Hillis 109 |
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break | Dining Hall |
1:00 - 2:15 p.m. | Poster Session II even numbered posters |
Zubrow Commons |
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Student Research Q&A Panel Come and ask questions about student research. Student panelists will represent multiple academic departments as well as varied research locations both on-campus and off-campus. |
Sharpless Auditorium |
Registration
- Student Presenter Registration
Deadlines:- Sept. 9 for giving a talk
- Sept. 17 for presenting a poster
- Faculty Attendee Registration
Deadline:- Sept. 21
- Student Attendee - Not presenting
Deadline:- Sept. 21
Poster Guidelines
Posters must fit on the 4' x 8' boards provided, and the recommended sizes for each poster is 36" x 42", or 42" x 42" inches.
Bear in mind that a poster presentation is a visual experience. Please use a large type font and include images, diagrams, tables, and graphs in your poster.
Items to include on your poster:
- Your name
- Your school affiliation
- Your mentor’s name
- Your preferred pronouns
- Image(s) of presenters
Need help creating a poster?
- Helpful online resources:
- Contact your research mentor
- Utilize the writing center
Printing your poster in the KINSC:
Your poster will be printed in the KINSC office, Link 204. Your poster will only be printed once, so please make sure you proofread your poster before submitting it to be printed, as well as having it approved by your research mentor.
You will submit your poster for printing by emailing your poster as a PDF to kinsc [at] haverford.edu the week of Sept. 25. The schedule is as follows:
- Last names "A - E" will print Monday Sept. 25
- Last names "F - L" will print Tuesday Sept 26
- Last names "M - S" will print Wednesday Sept 27
- Last names "T - Z" will print Thursday Sept 28
- (there will be no printing on Friday Sept. 29)
Email your poster by 9:00 a.m. on the day of your assigned printing date .
Again, please proofread your poster carefully and make sure that your mentor/advisor approves your poster before sending it for printing. Students may also refer to the KINSC poster printing information page.
Questions and Comments
For assistance or more information contact Marielle Latrick (mlatrick [at] haverford.edu) at Haverford College.