showcase

This annual event features a variety of exciting student projects, highlighting our faculty's commitment to providing SF State students with hands-on experience in the discovery of new knowledge. Join us to see an array of projects in Astronomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geosciences, Geography, Environmental Studies, Math, Physics, and Psychology.

If you would like more information about our Showcase, please reach out to Associate Dean Ron Marzke at marzke@sfsu.edu.

Poster How-To Workshop:

• Video Recording

• Presentation Slide Deck

Please join us on Wednesday May 1, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for the eighth annual LCA Undergraduate Research Showcase at the Seven Hills Conference Center on San Francisco State’s campus!

The LCA Undergraduate Research Showcase presents the research of undergraduates from SF State's College of Liberal & Creative Arts (LCA) and reflects the unique diversity of disciplines within the College ranging from the humanities to the social sciences, to the creative arts. We welcome and celebrate the research work of all students, regardless of discipline and research experience.

This is an opportunity for students to interact with peers, faculty, and others in a collegial setting to share their work and celebrate their accomplishments this semester.

• Student work can be presented in the form of a research poster, demonstration, live performance, or a screening of a short film. Work can be from either the Fall or Spring semesters but must be from the 2023 – 2024 academic year.
• Session times are 11 – 12:15, 12:30 – 1:45, and 2 – 3:15.
• A research poster template is available for students who would like to present a research poster and need help getting started.
• Students are welcome to attend our workshop on How to Design an Attention Grabbing Research Poster on Tuesday April 2, 2024 from 4 – 6 p.m. Details and registration here.
• CURE will print student posters and deliver them to the conference site for FREE. Students can indicate that they plan to take advantage of this service on the registration form. A CURE member will follow-up with specific directions on how to submit the poster for printing. The deadline for free poster printing is April 19.
• Registration closes April 26!
• Food will be served throughout the day, and registered attendees will receive a prize raffle ticket upon check-in for a chance to win prizes. Two raffles will be held throughout the day. If your raffle ticket is selected, you must be present to claim your prize.

All CHSS undergraduate students, regardless of their research experience, are encouraged to enter their projects.  Student work from Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 is eligible and presentation formats will include posters, models, dress forms, interactive displays and other appropriate formats.  Both individual and group projects from capstone/culminating experience courses, independent studies, or developed as class assignments are welcome. 

Given the size of the conference center, we will be limited to 70 projects.  We will accept applications in the order that they are received until the showcase is full.

All students will receive a certificate of participation as well as constructive feedback from faculty and student peers. The program will include lunch as well as raffle prizes for student participants. This is a great opportunity to learn professional presentation skills and add to your resume!

The CHSS Undergraduate Showcase application must be completed and submitted via the Qualtrics form by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  For any questions about the showcase or how to apply, please contact Assistant Dean Kate Hamel at hamelk@sfsu.edu.

APPLY NOW TO PARTICIPATE

Student Application (Deadline April 16, 2024)

Faculty RSVP (Deadline April 18, 2024)

SCHEDULE

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Student presenter check-in and set up

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

 Lunch for registered student presenters, faculty, and staff

12:30 p.m.–2 p.m.

Student showcase (open to the public)

The College of Ethnic Studies Undergraduate Research Symposium celebrates our undergraduates’ remarkable contributions to research and other creative work on various topics. This event will include poster presentations, “fast talks” and creative expressions. Free entry and food!