Meeting of the Minds Student Research Symposium - Information for Art Exhibits & Performances
Thank you for your interest in participating in this year's "Meeting of the Minds" Student Research Symposium. This page is designed to provide presenters with important event information, updated, and resources related to the event.
If you have any questions or need support, please contact us at osr@csusb.edu or call (909) 537-3728.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
- Time: 10:20 AM - 6:00 PM
- Location: Santos Manuel Student Union North and Center for Global Innovation (CGI)
Presentation & Schedule
Art Exhibits presentations will occur in in Santos Manuel Student Union North Conference Center during the following session:
- Session 1: 10:45 am – 11:45 am
On the event day, you must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your assigned time to set up your exhibit. You are asked to remain by your exhibit and answer attendee/juror questions for the duration of the session. Exhibits MUST be taken down at the end of your session.
Once the schedule is finalized, you will receive a notification to view your assigned sessions, time, and location.
Students interested in providing a performance, are encourage to contact Danielle White (dnwhite@csusb.edu)
What to Expect
- Registration will take place throughout the day starting at 9:00 a.m. in the SMSU North 2nd Floor Lobby. Please download your Event Pass from Coyote Connection to expedite the check-in process.
- When you arrive, you will need to set up your exhibit if you have not done so already.
- The Meeting of the Minds Opening Ceremony will begin promptly at 10:20 am. You are asked to be seated for the viewing of the ceremony.
- At the conclusion of the opening ceremony, you will return to your exhibit and stand by it for the duration of the event.
- If you have selected to participate in the competition portion, a faculty, graduate student, or community leader will visit your poster for evaluation.
- One 6 foot table will be provided for the exhibit display.
- Dress attire should be business casual.
- Photos may be taken during your session.
Submit Your Abstract
We invite all students to submit their abstracts for the "Meeting of the Minds" Student Research Symposium. This is a premier opportunity to showcase your research, receive feedback from esteemed faculty, and engage with peers across various disciplines.
Students who wish to participate in the symposium must submit the following:
- Prepare Your Abstract: Write a brief abstract summarizing your research project. This should be concise, informative, and clearly state your research question, methods, and findings. (minimum 200 words, maximum 250 words). Be sure to include the title of your research project and, if applicable, information about your group member(s).
- Submit Your Application: Complete the online application form and upload your abstract. Make sure to choose whether you wish to present a poster or an oral presentation.
- Review and Confirmation: After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. All applications are accepted!
Note: To be eligible, students need the support of a faculty advisor who will assist with questions about their research/creative activity.
Submission Deadline: March 3rd, 2025 by 11:59 PM.