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Mount Vernon Nazarene University's (MVNU) Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Work (sURC) is an annual conference-style event where MVNU students present their research or creative projects. Taking place each April in Jetter Hall, the symposium features brief sessions where students articulate their goals and results. This event provides a platform for students to showcase their learning and engage with the campus community through presentations and Q&A sessions.
Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Work (sURC)
What is the MVNU Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Work (sURC)?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University's annual Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Work (sURC) will take place in April in Jetter Hall. The symposium features MVNU students who will present their research or creative work to the campus community in a conference-style event. These brief sessions allow students to articulate their goals and results as well as take questions from the audience. Refreshments will be served.
What do we need from you to participate in the sURC?
Consider work that you have completed or tasks in which you have engaged that showcase your learning at MVNU. Select a project, paper, field experience, or creative work around which you can develop a 15-minute presentation. You will field questions from the audience for five minutes at the conclusion of your presentation.
What are the benefits of presenting at the MVNU sURC?
Presenting your work in a scholarly setting is an excellent practice to prepare you for future work within your discipline. It is also an excellent addition to your resumeand will demonstrate your leadership skills and dedication to your profession to potential employers. This experience will also allow you to be an example in your department, sharing work with other students who are still rising in the program.
What are the deadlines for the MVNU sURC?
Who to contact for questions about the MVNU sURC?
If you have questions, please email Dr. Brett Wiley (brett.wiley@mvnu.edu) and/or direct questions to a faculty member within your department.