Session Descriptions

• Roundtable – 30 minute session – This is a more relaxed session format for those who have a start for their research but still have questions. The format for this session includes a brief overview of your research interest area, a concise description of your proposed study or research line, followed by a discussion. During the discussion you can pose questions, ask for advice, or discuss alternate methods with those in attendance.
• Job Panel – 20 minute session (Doctoral Candidates or Graduates who have completed dissertation) – This session will be presented in front of a panel. You will have approximately 15 minutes to discuss your dissertation (theoretical framework, method, results, significance) and the last 5 minutes will consist of questions and answers from the audience and panel, as well as feedback from the panel.

• 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) – 3 minute session – This session is a chance to propose your research or present your pilot study. You have 3 minutes, 1 PowerPoint slide (no animation, no audio), and just your voice (no props, no costumes). This session provides excellent practice for your elevator speech that you will be giving when people ask what is your research interest or agenda.

• Poster Session – 60 minute session – This session is free flowing. You will create a poster to display during the session and attendees will walk around the session viewing posters. Be prepared to summarize your poster, expand on elements of your poster, and answer questions. It is suggested you bring business cards or a handout for those interested in more information.

• Dissertation Funding Competition (DFC) – 5 minute session (Doctoral Candidates only) – DFC finalists will present their anticipated dissertation at the "pre-data collection" stage (i.e., not completed). The purpose of the DFC is to support the finalists' dissertation research proposal related expenses