Undergraduate Research Symposia Across Florida: A Panel Discussion

At a conference devoted to undergraduate research, what more appropriate session could there be than a panel presentation and discussion about undergraduate research symposia? Representatives from four Florida universities discuss their respective institutions’ symposia, including the history of the event, the nuts-and-bolts of planning, and the outcomes or benefits for students and faculty. Other topics to be addressed include effective judging of student projects, preparing students for presenting, and deciding on the most appropriate event format