24th National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Updated October 9, 2009
Oral presentations are 15 minutes in length with five additional minutes allotted to each presenter for questions. This schedule is strictly enforced.
1. Oral presentations are held in technology classrooms, which contain a Windows PC that projects onto a large screen. Each PC is configured Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2007 including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
2. Presenters must use the PC provided.
3. Presenters must bring any digital presentation materials on a USB flash drive and/or CD/DVD. It is strongly recommended that presenters bring a backup of their digital presentation materials on a USB flash drive, CD/DVD, or overhead transparencies, in case their primary digital memory device does not work.
4. All classrooms are equipped with an overhead projector.
5. The recommended format for presentations is Microsoft PowerPoint 2006 (.ppt), although files saved in older versions of PowerPoint should be compatible.
6. All classrooms have internet connectivity.
7. Each classroom has a DVD/VHS player that projects onto a large screen.
8. Each classroom has speakers that connect to the PC and DVD/VHS player.
9. If there are any technical difficulties during the presentation, please inform the moderator who will contact the technical support team.
10. Computer labs are available for presenters to review their presentations prior to their session.
11. Presenters should arrive at their classroom 10 minutes prior to the start of their session to transfer their presentation to the desktop of the PC and to ensure that it opens properly.
1. Poster presentations are displays on poster boards and must be prepared in advance. They may not include exhibits of models, devices or computer programs.
2. Each presenter is provided with one side of a freestanding display board measuring 46" x 40".
3. The presenter must provide Velcro to attach materials to the display board, along with any other supplies.
4. Presenters must be available to discuss their displays during their assigned session.
5. Posters must be readable from at least three feet away.
6. The presentation title must be at least two inches high. Beneath the title, the name(s) of the student author(s), faculty advisor and school or institution must be at least one inch high.
7. NCUR reserves the right to cancel a presenter's poster session if the above requirements are not met.
Music, dance and theatre performing arts presentations occur in the following locations:
1. Music participants may perform up to 15 minutes with five additional minutes allotted for questions. Performances may be in one of the following categories:
a. Original composition
b. Performance that focuses on a specific musical period, genre, or composer
c. Arranging
d. Lecture recital
e. Research and/or analysis
2. Playback resources available during presentation are audio cassette/CD. For categories A, B and C, students must provide a full score (or significant portion of a score if work is in progress) plus a cassette or CD cued to the performance. For category D, students must provide a cassette tape or CD cued to the performance. For categories E and F, students should follow the standard NCUR format. Name, School, address, phone number, composer and musical instrument of piece must be attached to all submitted materials.
1. Performances may be up to 15 minutes in length with five additional minutes allotted for questions.
2. Students must provide a cassette tape or CD cued to the performance.
3. A Clavinova is available as audio playback on CD or cassette.
Theatre Presentations: Masquer Theatre
1. Participants may present monologues or scenes (up to five actors).
2. Performances may be up to 15 minutes in length with five additional minutes allotted for questions.
3. A Clavinova is available as well as audio playback on CD or cassette.
1. Visual arts presentations occur in the University Center Art Gallery.
2. The visual arts presentation rooms have the same AV equipment as Oral Presentation rooms.
3. Visual arts presenters may exhibit their work in the University Center Art Gallery. Presenters will have at least three (3) linear feet of wall space or at least three (3) square feet of floor space (for 3-dimensional art) available for their gallery exhibit.
4. Presenters may display one to three pieces of artwork, depending on size.
5. Artwork may be commercially shipped or hand-delivered.
6. Commercially shipped artwork must be received between April 1 - April 12, 2010.
7. Hand-delivered artwork must be delivered to the University Center Art Gallery between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14. Presenters can receive assistance in delivering their artwork to the gallery by notifying the NCUR staff in the registration area located in the University Center ballroom, 3rd floor of the University Center.
1. Presenters are responsible for the packing, shipment, or delivery of their artwork to NCUR 2010, and any associated costs.
2. If shipping work accepted for presentation, shipment must be shipped via UPS to: Attn: Samantha Guenthner, University Center Art Gallery Room 232, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812.
3. For ease in unpacking, do not use wooden crates unless Phillips head screws are used. Please do not use Styrofoam peanuts; use only bubble wrap or Styrofoam sheets for packing.
4. If presenters ship multiple cartons, label cartons 1 of 4, 2 of 4, 3 of 4, etc.
5. Work accepted in the visual arts must be shipped in a reusable container (maximum dimensions: 165" total length and girth and maximum weight of 150 pounds).
6. Oil and acrylic paintings must be mounted on stretchers and framed when possible. Drawings, photographs, and prints must also be framed, but only with Plexiglas. Do not ship any artwork framed with glass.
a. All hanging hardware must be in place on the artwork. Do not use eZ ready made or poster frames on artworks. Use standard metal moldings with snap, screw, or euro hangers with spring clips and wire for hanging or standard wood moldings with screw eyes and wire for hanging.
b. Identification tags must be attached to the back of each artwork with the following information: presenter's name, address, phone number and the title of the artwork. Presenters with multiple artworks must indicate entry #1 of 3, #2 of 3, #3 of 3, etc. both on the identification tag and the shipping carton.
c. Any special installation instructions or hardware must be included with the artwork in the shipping carton.
d. Only installation-approved hardware will be used: the gallery will supply needle nose nails, hangers, and screws (not to exceed #8 with split back plastic anchors).
7. Presenters are responsible for the unpacking and assembling of their own art pieces. Art Gallery staff will work with students for placement and installation. Placement and installation will take place at the University Center Art Gallery on Wednesday, April 14 at 4:00 p.m.
8. All accepted NCUR artwork must remain on display until 12:00 noon, Saturday, April 17. Artwork must be retrieved between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17 from the gallery where it is on display. Presenters are responsible for repacking their artwork, preparing their package for shipping, and payment for return shipping. An Art Gallery staff person will be present in the gallery to assist with repacking.
9. We strongly suggest that presenters insure their shipment because NCUR and UM are not responsible for any damages in the shipment of items to and from the NCUR 2010 Conference and while on display in the gallery.
10. A prepaid shipping label from UPS is required to ship returning artwork and other items back. Shipments with prepaid UPS labels are shipped from the University Center Art Gallery on Monday, April 19.
