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Simpson Research and Creativity Symposium

Student presenting at the SC Honors Capstone

The annual Simpson College Research and Creativity Symposium (RCS) is a multi-disciplinary event that showcases outstanding student work through the presentation of papers, performances, posters and panel discussions. The symposium gives students an opportunity to share their knowledge with instructors and peers in a scholarly, supportive environment that thrives on inquisitiveness and interaction.

At Simpson College, research, scholarship and creative work provide an opportunity for individual students or small groups of students to explore an issue of interest to them in a manner consistent with the discipline and to communicate their results to others. Projects may involve inquiry, design, creation, investigation, research, analysis, discovery, application, writing and/or performance

Fall Research and Creativity Symposium

The Fall 2024 Research and Creativity Symposium will be held on Wednesday, November 6th, from 12:45-2:00 pm in Carver Science Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

Online symposium setup will have different formats.

We suggest that posters be presented on a 36-inch high by 48-inch wide tri-fold poster board. Lettering should be large enough to be legible at a distance of 5 feet. Presenters will be expected to display their work (Black Box Theatre, Kent Campus Center) during the morning registration session and return to stand with their posters during the Poster and Exhibit Session in the afternoon.  They will discuss their work with judges at this time and answer any questions attendees may have.

Presentations will be organized into sessions grouped by topics or disciplines, with each presenter allotted 12 minutes to speak and 3 minutes for audience questions. For work with multiple authors, the authors can decide among themselves their various roles in presenting within the 12 minute limit.  

Requirements vary according to the medium, so please consult a member of the Symposium committee for specifics. Performances should last no less than 10 minutes and no more than 20

A research poster tells a visual story of your research. Consult with your faculty advisor for advice on content related to your poster. For additional helpful tips and guidelines about poster preparation and presentations, please see this PDF.

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The following are Simpson college posters templates:

If you prefer to print your entire poster on one sheet, you can choose to get it printed in the print center at Simpson. The print center is in the Spirit Shop, at Kent Campus Center, and offers printing services for campus materials.

Here is the information you will need before printing posters:

  1. What is the maximum size of a poster that can be printed at the print center? Our poster boards are 36 inches (height) x 48 inches (length). Please ensure your poster dimensions are not larger than these.
  2. What is the format of the poster file I need to send to the print center? Once you have made your poster in PowerPoint or another suitable program, please convert your poster file to either JPEG or PDF before sending it to Todd Shyler for printing.
  3. How do I fix an appointment for printing my poster? Please get in touch with Todd Shyler or Laura Bollin for print shop services. Use the following email address: copycenter@mysimpson.onmicrosoft.com, for print shop services. Alternatively, you can also send an email to Todd todd.shayler@simpson.edu, or Laura Bollin-laura.bollin@simpson.edu to fix an appointment.
  4. How much time does the print center need to print a poster? The copy center will take 48 hours during weekdays to print a poster. However, please remember there will be high traffic during the weeks that lead to the symposium. Please plan accordingly!
  5. Contact your research advisor/instructor/department chair regarding funds to pay for your poster.

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