STUDENT RESEARCH CONFERENCE

November 6-7, 2020
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
Alexandria, VA
USA
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Present Your Research

What Is the Student Research Conference?

The Student Research Conference is an opportunity for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to:

Present a research poster or oral presentation and compete for a medal, monetary award, and a year of free membership dues in Sigma Xi;
Advance science communication skills;
Hear from distinguished scientists and engineers attend career training sessions;
Engage in interactive dialogues about how art can affect new knowledge and offer new avenues for sharing scientific research.

The Student Research Conference is open to submissions in the following disciplines:

Agriculture, Soil, and Natural Resources
Anthropology
Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Chemistry
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Geo-Sciences
Human Behavioral and Social Sciences
Interdisciplinary Research
Math and Computer Science
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Physics and Astronomy
Physiology and Immunology

All presenting students are nominated to membership in Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society.

Submit Your Abstract

Students interested in presenting an oral presentation must submit their abstract for acceptance by April 17, 2020.

Students interested in presenting a poster must submit their abstract for acceptance by October 1, 2020.

Abstracts may be submitted to meetings@sigmaxi.org or submitted during registration.

College and Graduate School Fair

The College and Graduate School Fair is a great opportunity to meet with representatives and get your questions answered in a central location. Below are some tips to get the most out of your experience.

Review the list of schools that will be in attendance

Research the colleges that are of interest to you. Then, put together a tiered list of schools ranked from first to last, based of your level of interest. In addition, plan to visit schools you are unfamiliar with, but have your interests.

Have a list of questions ready

Here are a few sample questions to ask college representatives:

What program is your college known for?
Does the college offer any special programs like independent study, study abroad, etc?
Are there any specific requirements for certain programs at the university?
What is the community like around the university?
What is the faculty-student ratio?
What internship opportunities are available?
What opportunities are available for international, underrepresented, or other students with special circumstances?

Take notes

Taking notes will ensure you don't forget each college's answer to your questions. Be sure to write about your overall impressions of your conversations.

Collect contact information and send a thank you email

Send the college reps you spoke with a thank-you email, let them know you’re interested in their school, and ask any follow-up questions you have. When contacting colleges, keep it short, polite, and professional.