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14th Annual Conference for Undergraduate Research & Creative Expression

Annual Research and Creativity Conference

offered by the Higher Education Council of Berks County

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Albright College
Alvernia University
Kutztown University
Penn State Berks
Reading Area Community College

This year it is hosted by Kutztown University on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

**Professional attire is expected of all attendees**

Tentative Schedule

 **All attendees are expected to attend the
Welcome & Keynote from 11am-12pm
and to check-in at the Registration Table prior to 11am.**

8am - 11am Check-In/Registration, Academic Forum Lobby
9am - 10:45am Paper Sessions
11am - 12pm Welcome & Keynote Speaker, Academic Forum
12:15 - 3:30pm Paper Sessions
12:15 - 1:30pm Poster/Visual Sessions
1:45 - 3pm Poster/Visual Sessions

 

Presentation Types

Presentations can be in the form of a paper presentation, poster, artwork, film, or performance.

Paper

Paper presentations may focus on research in academic fields including but not limited to education, social sciences, natural sciences, the humanities, or business.  Those with papers will have 10 minutes to present them. There will also be time allotted for questions during the session.  Once your submission has been accepted and you have registered for the conference you will be assigned a room with others who are presenting on the same subject. Please see the 'Guidelines' and 'Student Presentation Schedule' links for more information.

Poster

Posters may focus on research in academic fields including but not limited to education, social sciences, natural sciences, the humanities, or business. Participants will mount posters on a poster panel to be viewed by others for two hours. Your time will be confirmed after your submission has been received. Please see the 'Guidelines' and 'Student Presentation Schedule' links for additional information.

Visual Art Work 

The categories for visual art include but are not limited to ceramics, design, drawing, mixed media, multi-media, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.  Visual art will be on display for the entire conference. You are responsible for setting up and removing your own work. The exact location will be confirmed after we receive your slides or URL.  Please see the 'Guidelines' and 'Student Presentation Schedule' links for more details.

Film Presentations

Film presentations are limited to 10 minutes. The exact location and time will be confirmed after we receive your CD or URL.  Please see the 'Guidelines' and 'Student Presentation Schedule' links for further information.

Performance

Performances including but not limited to dance, music, poetry, fiction, or dramatic readings will be limited to 10 minutes. Exact time will be confirmed after we receive your creative writing submission, tape, or URL. Please note performance restrictions on the 'Guidelines' page.