2021 USI Graduate Student Colloquium
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Frequently Asked Questions
If your question is not addressed below, please contact Graduate Studies.
The colloquium allows USI graduate students to share and discuss their current research within their discipline. Presentations can be in the form of panel discussions, performances, posters and digital posters.
Some graduate programs require students to present at a conference or seminar. The colloquium would be an excellent opportunity to fulfill that requirement.
Why should I participate?
- Allow peers to notice your research
- Professional development opportunity
- Potential collaboration opportunities across graduate programs
- Gather insightful comments that can aid in future research efforts
The 2021 USI Graduate Student Colloquium theme is The Urgency of Now: Empowerment through Education and Social Justice.
Yes! In fact, the 2021 Graduate Student Colloquium will be held entirely online.
Yes! We encourage faculty members to invite students to attend online presentations.
More information on how to register will be provided soon on this website.
The colloquium will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
Great! If you are a USI graduate student, alumni or graduate faculty member please complete the Abstract Submission form. You'll be asked to provide the following:
- Contact & Student Information
- Delivery Method
- Paper
- Poster
- Performance
- Title
- Preferred presentation time
- 350 words or less abstract
The deadline to submit your abstract is March 5, 2021.
New this year:
Abstract submissions can be recorded!
Speak with your program director or advisor for additional information and best practices for presentations.
Special Thanks
Organizing Committee: Dr. Jessica Garcés Jensen, Dr. Michael Dixon, Dr. Belle Cowden and Lindsey Gibson
Original Logo Design: Aden Parsons
Program Design: Lindsey Gibson
Special thanks to Dr. Rochon, Dr. Khayum, USI Foundation, David L. Rice Library, Graduate Studies, colloquium participants, faculty mentors and participants, program directors and attendees who make this event possible.
Graduate Studies Office