UW-Madison's 10th annual Undergraduate Symposium will give students the opportunity to showcase their research in the sciences, humanities and arts later this spring.
Aaron Brower, vice provost for teaching and learning, said over 300 undergraduate students are expected to present research projects on April 16. Students work on their projects with faculty members who act as mentors throughout the process.
Brower said it is often assumed that research is restricted to scientific topics. However, he said students could create projects based on the humanities, service learning and visual or performance art.
One of the reasons you go to a school like Madison is to take advantage of the fantastic research and the faculty that are here, and this is one primary way to do that,"" Brower said.
According to Laurie Mayberry, assistant to provost Patrick Farrell and symposium coordinator, students must submit applications for the symposium by Feb. 28.
Participants in the symposium can apply for two new Undergraduate Research Awards, said Kelli Keclik, an associate academic librarian.
Keclik said applicants would be judged based on how well they demonstrate research strategies, select and use sources and demonstrate growth in their research ability.
Up to three students will be presented with additional Library Research Awards for completed projects at the symposium and will win a $300 prize.
Keclik said one student will be awarded with the Research in Progress Award for ongoing research and will win a $150 prize.
Students who plan to participate in the symposium must complete a separate award application by April 1.
Mayberry said more information can be found on the Symposium's website at www.learning.wisc.edu/ugsymposium.
