Frequently Asked Questions
Where and When is the Symposium?
For the 2024 Symposium, most sessions are in person unless otherwise noted. The 2024 Symposium is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The Symposium will be held at different locations on campus, such as the UWF Commons, Conference Center, Great Hall, Auditorium, the Cannon Green, and the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Additionally, some virtual presentations are available through the online conference platform Gather.Town.
About Gather.Town: Please watch this YouTube video from Gather.Town, How to use Gather as an Attendee, to learn more about what to expect.
This is a free event and is open to the public. If you are a visitor, please visit the Visitors Center (Bldg. 81) for a visitor's parking permit. Visitors may park in designated visitor spaces or commuter spaces. Visitor spaces are designated by signage and are located in lots A, B, H, K, P, Q, and BB. If visitor spaces are unavailable, visitors may park in commuter or open lots indicated in green and pink on the new Interactive Parking Map at uwf.edu/campusparking.
Questions about the Symposium? Join OUR for a Q&A Session!
Join the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at one of the optional UWF Symposium Info/Help Sessions. Review this document for more details and options, UWF Symposium Info/Help Sessions.
How Do I Volunteer for the Symposium?
We encourage all faculty and students who wish to volunteer to sign up via the Volunteer Google Form on the Volunteer Info page. All OUR Ambassadors (students funded through OUR) are asked to volunteer.
How Do I Submit a Virtual Presentation?
Students who wish to submit a virtual presentation should indicate it on their abstract submission application. When accepted, you will receive instructions on submitting your recorded presentation by April 4, 2024.
How Can I Attend the Faculty HIP Showcase?
The Faculty HIP Showcase will take place from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. via Zoom to avoid or limit the overlap between it and other/students' sessions. Details on attending will be provided closer to the event date.
Does My Research/Creative Work Have to be Complete to Present?
No, your work can still be in progress, and you can present your work at the Symposium. We know that research does not always go as planned, so you are welcome to show the work you've done thus far. Even if you are still in the development phase, you are welcome to present!