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Meeting of the Minds Student Research Symposium - Information for Oral Presenters

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

Oral presentations will occur in the Center for Global Innovation building (CGI). Each presenter will have 10 minutes to present their research via PowerPoint presentation, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A.  

The sessions will be broken down into the following times: 

  • Session 1 - 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
  • Session 2 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

You will be assigned to a session based on the theme of your project. Due to the number of presenters, we cannot accept time requests or changes.

Once the schedule is finalized, you will receive a notification to view your assigned sessions, time, and location.

What to Expect

  • Registration will take place throughout the day starting at 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the SMSU North 2nd Floor Lobby. Please download your Event Pass from Coyote Connection to expedite the check-in process.
  • Presenters will need to check in at the SMSU North before arriving for their presentation.
  • The panel of judges will consist of faculty, graduate students, and community leaders from various disciplines. They will have access to your abstract for background information.  
  • All rooms will be equipped with a computer and projector. If you require a clicker, it is your responsibility to bring one.
  • PowerPoint presentations should be uploaded on either a thumb drive or an online drive for easy access. Judges will be informed to allow time for set-up.
  • Please arrive on time for your presentation. It’s advised that you arrive early; however, please do not interrupt ongoing presentations.  
  • The event is open to the campus, so you are welcome to invite family, friends, or faculty to your session.  
  • 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:

  1. 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).
  2. Submit Your Application: Complete the online application form [apply here] and upload your abstract. Make sure to choose whether you wish to present a poster or an oral presentation.
  3. 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.

Submit Application

Awards & Recognition

Your presentation will be judged based on the following criteria:  

  • Coverage of the Topic  
  • Organization  
  • Clarity and Purpose  
  • Appropriateness of Methodology  
  • Interpretation of Results  
  • Ability to Handle Questions  
  • Value of Research or Creative Activity  

There will be one awardee per session. Each will be presented with an award and recognized during the OSR Recognition Reception on April 23rd. A special invitation will be shared with those selected as winners.

Withdrawals

If, for any reason, you decide that you are no longer able to participate, please email osr@csusb.edu. 

Next Steps

  1. Read the Oral Presentation Guidelines
  2. Await your assigned session details from the OSR.
  3. Prepare your oral PowerPoint presentation.
  4. Attend the "How to Present an Oral or Poster Presentation" workshop schedule for March 13th at noon. [Click here to register]