Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I submit my abstract?
How do I submit my abstract?
Please refer to the following guide for information on how to submit your abstract.
Is there a cell phone/smart device policy during presentations?
Is there a cell phone/smart device policy during presentations?
We ask that you treat all presenters with courtesy while they present, and place your devices on silent/airplane mode.. Electronic note-taking is permitted and encouraged. If you would like to take pictures or videos during a presentation, please ask for the consent of the presenter before the presentation begins.
Where should I go/what do I need for my presentation?
Where should I go/what do I need for my presentation?
At registration, you will receive a welcome packet that has your room assignment inside. If you’ve lost your room assignment, find a Graduate Research Symposium volunteer, and they will assist you! For oral presentations, laptops, projectors, and screens will be provided.
How long do I need to stay after my presentation?
How long do I need to stay after my presentation?
We ask that you stay in your scheduled room for the entirety of each presentation, to avoid disturbing the speaker. If you are presenting at multiple sessions, we ask that you wait until after the next speaker is finished before leaving your assigned room.
How do I know how much time I have left in my presentation?
How do I know how much time I have left in my presentation?
For each presentation, 15 minutes is allotted. There will be timekeepers in every room to notify you when the end of your time is approaching. You should allot 8-10 minutes for your presentation and approximately 3-5 minutes for questions and Judging.
When should I take down my poster?
When should I take down my poster?
In order to avoid taking down a poster before being judged, we advise all presenters to leave their posters up for the entirety of the session.
I have to leave and cannot present my research - what should I do?
I have to leave and cannot present my research - what should I do?
If you find out that you cannot present your research before the symposium, reach out to the GPSG vice-president at gpsgvicepresident@charlotte.edu.
If something urgent arises on the day of the symposium, find the nearest GRS volunteer and ask them to direct you to a GPSG executive board member.
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