Research Requirements

Student Requirements:

  • Students interested in participating must register by Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Registration for Student Research Month 2012 is now closed.
  • The student must have a faculty mentor/advisor to guide them in the development of their project and presentation. The mentor’s name must be included with registration.
  • Students and mentors are expected to provide their own materials for their projects. This includes: poster board, markers, flash drives.

Presentation Format of Events
 Categories of events include:

  1. Poster Presentations: Thursday, April 12, 2012
    Taffner Field House, noon to 3 p.m.

    The Poster session emphasizes the process underlying the research presented. (What was the research question or problem; how did you gather and interpret information; and what are the conclusions). Tips on delevoping a poster are available at: http://cgi.stanford.edu/~dept-ctl/tomprof/posting.php?ID=1136

    Specifics
     -The presenter should provide their own self-standing board, and will be assigned a
      spot on a table or raised platform on which to display it and any models.
    -The researcher should be on hand during the time that their work is on display to
      describe their work and answer any questions about it.
    -Student set-up is between 10:30-11:30 a.m. Students must be assembled, ready to present
      no later than 11:45 a.m.

    Students should contact Dr. Elise Megehee  (megeheee@stjohns.edu) or Dr. Marie Nitopi  (nitopim@stjohns.edu) for more information.
     
     
  2. Oral Presentations: Thursday, April 19, 2012
    D'Angelo Center, Seminar Rooms: 212, 301, 311, 312, 401
    Noon to 4:30 p.m. 

     For the oral presentations, a student will deliver a reading of a research paper or a visual presentation. This format is the traditional one for most academic conferences and/or business settings.[Today, there is often the expectation that the paper will be published prior to or at the beginning of a conference, allowing for more intense dialogue.] Therefore in the interest of professionalism, there will be a short Q&A where students should prepare to answer informed queries.

    Specifics
     -Students should prepare for a 10 minute lecture followed by questions and answers
    -Students should bring a flash drive for any visual items they wish to display on screen.
    -They should not rely on emailed work.
    -The schedule for oral work will be staggered at 15-20 minute intervals. Students will
      receive information about their room number and time.

    Props may be used
     -PowerPoint, other IT aids (software or devices)
    -Technical Models
    -Dramatic Props (to prove a point)

    Students should contact Dr. Alison Hyslop (hyslopa@stjohns.edu) or Professor Lawrence Pitilli (pitillil@stjohns.edu) for more information.

     
  3. Panel Discussion: Thursday, April 19, 2012
    D’Angelo Center, Seminar Rooms: 212, 301, 311, 312, 401
    Noon to 4:30 p.m. 

     The layout resembles a Roundtable discussion. Presenters comment and interact with one another as a panel with the audience around them to ask questions during the question and answers session. This event is moderated. Faculty mentors are encouraged to be part of the Panel as well.

    Specifics
    -The schedule for Panel Discussions will be staggered at 15-20 minute intervals.
    -The room comes equipped with microphone, screen and laptop connection.
    -Students should request fellow panelists to present alongside when they register
      online.  

    Students should contact Dr. Alison Hyslop (hyslopa@stjohns.edu) or Professor Lawrence Pitilli (pitillil@stjohns.edu) for more information.
     
     
  4. Film Screening/Performance Art: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
    Bent Hall, Room 101A
    10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
      
    Student films and documentaries will be shown. Students can choose to have a Q&A session at the end of the film.

    Specifics
     -All films must be submitted on a single DVD(DVD-R) that can be played on a typical DVD player.
    -The showing of the documentary or performance will be scheduled into specific timeslots.
    -A podium and microphone will be provided for the optional questions and answers.

    Students should contact Professor Richard Rex Thomas (thomasr@stjohns.edu) for more information.
     
      
     
  5. Fine Arts Presentations: Friday, April 13, 2012
    D'Angelo Center, Room 416A
    10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Accomplished student work from the Fine Arts Department can be shown.

    Specifics
     -The room is equipped with a projection screen, podium, table and chairs. 
    -Students may choose to combine lecture-style explanations of their work with 
     visual displays.

    Students should contact Professor Alex Morel (morelw@stjohns.edu) for more information.
     
     
  6. Research Day-Staten Island Campus: Thursday, April 19, 2012
    Kiernan Suite, Kelleher Center, 1:50 to 3:10 p.m.

     It will be an opportunity for students to showcase their research in various disciplines. Poster boards will be provided in advance and will serve as the main presentation tool, though other presentations (using different media formats) will be accepted. Faculty members will have the opportunity to join the student presenters and showcase their research or recent publications.

    For additional information, please contact Dr. Christopher Cuccia (cucciac@stjohns.edu).
     

If you have any questions regarding Research Month activities please contact studentresearch@stjohns.edu.