Scholar Research Conference at Oklahoma State University


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Recent Schools Sending Scholar

-Central Michigan University
-Central Missouri State University
-Clark Atlanta University
-Coppin State University
-East Central University
-Elizabeth City State University
-Georgia Southern University
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-Indiana Univ-Purdue Univ Indianapolis
-Jarvis Christian College
-Louisiana State University
-North Carolina A&T State University
-Our Lady of the Lake University
-Southeast Missouri State University
-Southern Nazarene University
-Southern Oregon University
-St. Edward’s University
-SUNY - Brockport
-Talladega College
-Texas A&M University
-Texas Christian University
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-University of California, Los Angeles
-University of Central Missouri
-University of Central Oklahoma
-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
-University of Kansas
-University of Nevada, Las Vegas
-University of North Dakota
-University of Northern Colorado
-University of Oklahoma
-University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
-Valdosta State University
-Virginia Tech
-Wayne State University
-Wichita State University
-Wiley College
-Winston Salem University

Wednesday, February 17 through Friday, February 19, 2010

The Registration period will end Sunday, December 20, 2009.
Scholar Conference Registration page: http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/RSymp/register.html

Information for Scholars (McNair and other Scholar programs)

Students in McNair and other scholar programs are encouraged to participate in our annual research conference. This conference is an excellent opportunity for scholar students to present their work to other undergraduate scholars from around the nation, OSU graduate students and OSU faculty. We have hosted over 600 students from over 17 states and 35 different universities.

Read about a previous McNair presenter in an article from our student paper. (opens as a pdf)

Call or ask your program director to call Jennifer Smith at 405-744-7045 for details. We can assist you making OSU graduate program visits, suggest local hotel accommodations, and other needs.

Benefits to those participating include:

Present your own research
Observe other presentations
Meet other Scholars from around the nation
Presenters are provided an opportunity to obtain feedback about their research from peers and faculty
Students have the opportunity to hear prominent speakers
The opportunity to visit with nationally recognized graduate programs
The opportunity to meet with other OSU graduate students from Scholar programs and hear their stories and ask their advice

Tentative Schedule of Events:

We recommend that you arrive in Stillwater on Wednesday, February 17. (For those flying into Tulsa, we will offer a complimentary shuttle - see travel information page for details for how to sign-up).

Wednesday, February 17
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Shuttle: Tulsa Airport to OSU Campus
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.	Scholars Reception - Student Union – French Lounge (2nd Floor)
9:00 p.m.	Shuttle: back to Cimarron Hotel (off-campus hotel)
(meet at Student Union Portico 2nd Floor (exit doors by the Theatre))
Thursday, February 18
6:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.	Breakfast (on your own)
7:00 a.m.	Shuttle: Pick ups at Cimarron Hotel (off-campus hotel)
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.	Check-in
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Welcome
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Presenter TBA
9:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Graduate Student Panel
9:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Directors/Staff/Faculty Mentors meeting
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.	Conference Picture (Location TBA)
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Luncheon
Optional Activities
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Graduate Academic Program Meetings
5:00 p.m.	Shuttle: back to Cimarron Hotel (off-campus hotel)
(meet at Student Union Portico 2nd Floor (exit doors by the Theatre)) Dinner on your own
Friday, February 19
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	Breakfast (on your own)
7:30 a.m.	Shuttle: Pick ups at Cimarron Hotel (off-campus hotel) (Those using the Shuttle service to Tulsa must check out of the hotel and bring your luggage to the campus with you. There will be a room to set your luggage during the presentations. You will not have time to return to the hotel after the presentations are completed before the Shuttle leaves at 11:30 a.m. for the Tulsa Airport.)
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Paper presentations – Student Union 4th floor
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Poster presentation – Student Union Atrium 1st floor
11:15 a.m.	Shuttle: Student Union Portico 2nd Floor (exit doors by the Theatre) *Please remember…this is the only shuttle to the Tulsa Airport.

Conference closes after the last presentation at 12:00 on Friday. In order to accommodate travel considerations, there is no closing session. Students may leave after their presentation on Friday

If you are flying, we recommend that you plan a return flight leaving after 2:30 p.m. on Friday February 19. With prior arrangement we will provide a shuttle back to Tulsa - see travel information page for details for how to sign-up.

We recognize that as a Scholar you have busy schedule and can accommodate your requests should you not be able to attend the entire symposium schedule for the entire three days. Just let us know your needs.

Registration Fee: There is no registration fee for any participant.

Our Scholar Conference provides opportunities for students to share their research, provide interaction with graduate faculty, and provide forums for discussion of intellectual issues between Scholars from around the country.

Travel Information - Please see our travel information page

Other Questions? Please contact Jennifer Smith at 405-744-7045 or mcnair.scholar@okstate.edu