On March 28, ETSU will host the second annual Appalachian Student Research Symposium. The symposium will feature original research from undergraduate students attending ETSU.
“The symposium will give students practice speaking about their work,” said Dr. Foster Levy, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and biology professor. “It will also give them the opportunity to get feedback from a friendly audience.”
The research symposium is designed to provide a low pressure non-competitive environment for students seeking to present their work. Only undergraduate research will be presented at the symposium. All presentations are oral and the research is not judged.
“There will be a lot of interaction at the symposium and more chances for discussion between the presenter and audience,” Levy said.
“Anything that a student does that can be considered original work. Research includes traditional scientific research, but it also includes any creative writing, performance, whether it be theatre, music – anything that’s original work,” Levy said.
This year students will have the opportunity to present in three categories – social sciences and education, sciences and arts and humanities. New this year will be artwork displays and live performances.
This event, which is co-sponsored by the Honors College and Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, will be held at the Centre at Millennium Park.
Presentations will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The symposium is open to the public.

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