MU International Research Poster Session - Fall 2011

The Office of International Education (OIE) is pleased to announce a call for submissions for the OIE sponsored Marquette International Research Poster Session to be held on the following date:

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
1-3:30 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Union, Ballrooms
Reception to follow

Along with supporting promising international research, the overall aim of the poster session is to encourage and showcase international research among faculty members from all disciplines. Two projects presented at the poster session will be awarded a $1500 Marquette International Research Award.

Deadlines:
October 3, 2011 – Submit the “Intent to Participate” form to erin.lemoine@marquette.edu
November 1, 2011 –Submit your abstract and grant letter (if applicable) to erin.lemoine@marquette.edu

 

Project Eligibility

  1. Projects must have an international component that is fully integrated into the research and plays a critical role to its success. More specifically, it is preferred that the research is either based, has subject matter, or has direct real-world applications outside of the United States.
  2. Projects must have an international component and must describe work that will take place over the next 12 months. These projects can be ongoing, and faculty members are encouraged to describe past research results, but all projects must contain a "next step" proposal.
  3. A Marquette faculty member must be attached to the research project as the principal investigator, although graduate students are welcome to present at the poster session.
  4. A poster representative must be present for the entire poster session to be eligible for awards.
  5. Each project is limited to one poster.

Project Categories

There will be two project categories for the poster session: Applied Research and Pure Research.  Upon submission of your abstract for entry in the poster session, you must select a category.

  1. Applied Research: Research that primarily has concrete applications, outcomes, or impact.  This can include applications in improving classroom and teaching abilities.
  2. Pure Research: Research that has primarily philosophical, academic, or other intellectual impact.

Intent to Participate Form -due October 3, 2011

Please complete and submit the Intent to Participate Form below to erin.lemoine@marquette.edu by October 3, 2011. This form simply indicates your intent to submit an abstract and participate in the International Research Poster Session.

Abstract Submission Guidelines - due November 1, 2011

Please submit your abstract to erin.lemoine@marquette.edu by November 1, 2011. Abstracts must be under 500 words and should be no longer than 1 page.  Abstracts must clearly contain the following information:

  1. Project Title
  2. Project Category
  3. Faculty/Researcher Name(s) and Departments
  4. Overview and Goals of the Project
  5. Description of International Component and Significance/Purpose
  6. Next Steps and Research Potential
  7. References (if applicable)

Marquette International Research Awards Grant Application Letter- due November 1, 2011

The Office of International Education will award two $1,500 grants as selected by a panel of peer judges selected from across the university. If you wish to be considered for one of these two grant awards, you must submit a grant application letter along with your abstract to erin.lemoine@marquette.edu by November 1, 2011. Your letter must be no longer than one page. Briefly state your project’s significance and describe how you intend to use the funds if selected.

The judging will take place during the poster session and judges will have advance access to your abstract and letter. Judges will review posters and projects as a single unit, rotating from presenter to presenter. Presenters must be in attendance when judges visit their poster to be eligible for awards.

Projects will be judged on the following criteria:

  1. Development of research question or problem
  2. General innovation of research approach
  3. Contribution to existing knowledge
  4. Integration of international component
  5. Potential for future impact (publication, conference presentation, meaningful action, etc.)
  6. Impact of grant funds toward research

These awards can be used by researchers for international travel, supplies or other services required in conducting the research. Funds must be used in the fiscal year from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. These are cost-reimbursable awards: an awardee's department will be reimbursed by OIE using an expenditure transfer. Awardees will also be required to attend the following year's poster session to present the results of their research.

Poster Guidelines

Posters and projects will be presented during the poster session. Posters are meant to be visual aids for researchers to help present their project in person, not necessarily a comprehensive presentation in themselves. Posters will be displayed before and after the actual poster session, but when there is no presenter the abstract will be attached for a complete overview of the project. 

In creating your poster, keep in mind the following recommendations:

  1. Poster backing board will be provided. This poster board is 30” x 40” and your poster should fit within those dimensions.
  2. Posters can be a variety of formats, from hand-made layouts to fully printed pages.
  3. Print should be readable three to six feet away.
  4. A number of programs can be used to design posters, including MS Publisher, MS PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign.
  5. Printed posters can be done at any regular print shop, including Kinkos and Office Depot. Color posters are more expensive than black and white posters. The Biological Sciences Department also has a large scale printer that can be used on a limited basis for a small fee.

For advice on poster preparation or printing, contact Erin LeMoine at erin.lemoine@marquette.edu.

Important Note on Proprietary and Confidential Information
As this is a campus-wide event, the university is taking no special measures to safeguard the confidentiality of materials being presented. Additionally, photographers and/or videographers will be at the event. If your project involves confidential or proprietary materials, including those provided by third parties (e.g., the subject of a Material Transfer Agreement) or if your project involves patentable subject matter, contact Sherri Kirsch in ORSP at sherri.kirsch@marquette.edu or x8-5329 to ensure that your presentation does not result in public disclosure.