Research poster session at a conferenceLSU Summer Undergraduate Research Forum

The 30th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) will showcase the work of undergraduate students who have engaged in summer research projects at institutions throughout the LSU System. Visitors are welcome to attend any of the student presentation events.

Check back for the Summer 2025 event date!

 

View the Summer 2024 SURF Program

Summer 2024 Event Details

Event Date: Friday, August 2nd, 2024

Event Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Deadline for student presenters to apply: July 8th - The application link will be emailed to summer research students registered with our office.  Program directors, faculty mentors, and staff can register their summer research student's with our office via this form

Location: Various locations in Patrick F. Taylor hall

Registration fee: $30

 

Event Time Location Details Participants
Cambre Atrium open for poster & display set-up 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Cambre Atrium, PFT Follow set-up instructions found below Presenters only
Welcome Remarks 9:00 - 9:10 a.m. Cambre Atrium, PFT   Presenters and visitors
Poster/Visual Display session 9:10 - 11:00 a.m. Cambre Atrium, PFT See instructions section below Presenters and visitors
Group Photo 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Capstone Gallery, PFT   Presenters only
Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Capstone Gallery, PFT   Presenters and paid guests only
Research Career Panel 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. PFT 1100 Panelists: Dr. Justin Anderson, Dr. John Larkin, Dr. Arend van Gemmert, Dr. Graça Vicente Presenters and visitors
Lightning Talks 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. PFT 1100 See instructions section below Presenters and visitors
Keynote Speech 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. PFT 1100 Speaker: Dr. Naohiro Kato will speak about his project to develop biodegradable Mardi Gras beads Presenters and visitors
Poster/display take down 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Cambre Atrium, PFT   Presenters only

 

Details & Instructions for Presenters

Invited students can register to present either a Poster Presentation/Visual Display or a Lightning Talk.  See below for more information about each presentation style.

Two students sitting togetherProfessionalism:

  • Arrive early to your presentation.  It may take some time to set up so arrive at least 15-30 minutes early to make sure that you can begin your presentation promptly at the scheduled time.
  • Make sure to be prepared for your presentation several days in advance of the event.  Don’t wait until the last minute to print a poster or prepare materials.

Decorum:

  • Student presenters are expected to act as representatives of their university/college/research group. Politely answer questions from visitors, and be courteous to your fellow presenters. When you are not scheduled to present, make sure to view other student presentations and ask questions.  Should an issue arise, you should contact the event organizers before the event day (email: lsudiscover@lsu.edu) or by visiting the Check-In Desk during the event.

Dress Code:

  • It is advised, but not mandated, that you dress in business casual or business professional for the event.  

There are no overall awards given at SURF.  However, each REU, or research cohort, is welcome to organize their own judging and awards.  The winners from these cohorts can be announced during the closing remarks after the Keynote.

 


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