Research and Engagement Symposium - April 16, 2025

Explore, discover and celebrate at Weber State University's annual Research and Engagement Symposium—a showcase of undergraduate and graduate student research, creative works, innovation and engaged learning experiences. Held every April, this exciting event brings together students from all disciplines to share their learning opportunities through posters, performances, oral presentations, exhibits and more.

Come join us in celebrating the incredible work of our students and be inspired by the power of learning in action.

This event is open to everyone, including Weber State staff, faculty, students and the general public—no tickets are required.


Student Presentation Information

Apply to Present
  • Submission deadline: March 26
  • Free poster printing deadline: April 2 (students are not limited to poster presentations. Email researchengagement@weber.edu for additional formats)
  • Full presentation schedule available the week of April 7
  • Symposium event: April 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Shepherd Union, 3rd floor
  • Awards ceremony and light luncheon: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. in the Shepherd Union ballrooms

Email researchengagement@weber.edu with questions.

Poster Printing

  • Visit the OUR poster page for printing requirements. To utilize the poster printing service, you must use the template provided. 
  • Please send the poster as a PDF file to our@weber.edu.

Download Poster Template (.PPT)

Presentation Details

  • Oral and performing arts presentations are limited to 12 minutes, with an additional 3 minutes allotted for discussion and questions.
  • Poster presentations and visual arts presentations will be scheduled for 90 minutes.
  • There are many ways to present your project:
    • Traditional posters
    • Oral presentations
    • Elevator pitches (contact Wildcat Advantage for more information)
    • Exhibits
    • Performances
    • Digital presentation with 4 slides
    • Panel discussions
    • Zoom and recorded presentations (available for out-of-area graduate students only)
    • Custom - let us know and we'll see if you can be accommodated!

Community Engagement Presentation Submission Guidelines

The poster/presentation session is an opportunity for students to present the results of their direct service, civic engagement and/or community research in the community.

Submissions should include the following:

  • Description of purpose and the implementation of the project
  • Description of the community outcomes for the project
  • Outcomes for the student, academically and professionally

Undergraduate Student Presentation Guidelines by Discipline

Graduate Student Abstract Submission Guidelines

Rationale/Background

  1. Summary: Provide a summary of the nature and significance of the problem.
  2. Literature Review: Discuss the current understanding of the subject based on the literature review.

Methods

  1. Describe your graduate thesis, research, or project: Explain what you created or accomplished to address the identified gap in knowledge, leadership, or clinical practice.
  2. Framework, model, or theory: Identify and describe any framework, model, or theory that guided the development and implementation of your graduate thesis, research, or project.
  3. Interventions: Describe the interventions or actions undertaken as part of your thesis, research, or project.
  4. Assessment and evaluation methods: Detail the methods or metrics used to assess the impact of your interventions. Include an explanation of how your findings were evaluated, specifying (if applicable) the use of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to analyze and draw inferences from the data.
  5. Ethical considerations: Discuss the ethical principles and guidelines you adhered to during the development and execution of your thesis, research, or project.

Results

  1. Results: Describe the findings and outcomes of your thesis, research, or project, highlighting its potential impact and applicability in similar contexts or settings.

Conclusions

  1. Summarize the strengths and limitations of your thesis, research, or project, highlighting key areas of success and any challenges encountered.
  2. Discuss the potential dissemination of your findings to other contexts and their implications for practice. Emphasize the next steps for organizational policy, clinical, or educational practices, and provide recommendations for further research or future initiatives.