Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference (GURC)

General Presentation Guidelines

See details regarding GURC submissions and day-of guidelines below.

Presentation Types

Students may submit four types of presentations for consideration at GURC. Students presenting at oral, performance, or visual arts presentations should be present in their presentation space at least 10 minutes prior to their session to upload any digital content onto the presentation computer desktop.

• Oral Presentations

  • Oral presentations can be on any research topic. Oral presentations should be no more than 12-15 minutes long with five minutes allocated for questions from audience comments or questions. GURC is multi-disciplinary, so it is important to remember that your audience may not know your discipline as well as you do.
  • Note that all computers in our presentation rooms are PCs; please prepare file types accordingly and bring them on a flash drive to speed up file transfer. We also encourage you to back up your files online/in email. When you arrive, please introduce yourself to the panel moderator.

• Poster Sessions

  • Students presenting in Poster sessions should plan to have their posters in place at least 30 minutes prior to the poster session beginning. A more specific timeline will be available once the final schedule is released.​
  • Poster presentations may also be on any research topic. Posters should be no larger than 3 feet by 4 feet. Poster presenters will be provided with ways to affix their posters to a display. You are responsible for putting up and taking down your own poster. Presenters should be available during the entirety of the poster session to discuss their research. Each poster session will be roughly an hour long. 

• Performance Presentations

  • Performance presentations may include drama, dance, music, or any other kind of live performance. Performance presentations should be no more than 12-15 minutes long with five minutes available for questions and comments from the audience. Students submitting a performance presentation should include information about the spaces needed for their presentation. Students will be expected to provide any equipment or props needed for their performance. Students may also wish to include an artist statement within their time allotment. For information on preparing an artist statement.

• Visual Presentations

  • Visual presentations may include film (no more than 15 minutes long), photography, artwork, or other creations. Students are encouraged to prepare a one-page artist statement for presentation. Students submitting a visual presentation should include information about equipment or space needed. 

• Full Panels

  • Students may also be able to submit full panels (3-4 presentations) for consideration.

Day-of Guidelines

• Students will arrive at the conference with ample time to retrieve their name badge and lunch ticket from the registration desk. Name badges must be worn at all times during the conference.
• Ensure you bring your accepted physical presentation materials (poster, product, etc.) and/or upload your digital presentation to BOTH your OneDrive and a USB Drive.
  • GCSU Students are expected to utilize the GCSU presentation and poster templates in order to best represent GCSU at GURC.
• Be dressed in proper business casual or business professional attire.
• Arrive to your presentation session at least 10 minutes early in order to set up your presentation materials.
• Be well-prepared and well-practiced for your presentation. This is a great opportunity for networking and to showcase your skills!
  • This is an undergraduate research conference- attendees want to hear from YOU, not your mentor.
• Check your email often for any updates from the MURACE Office regarding GURC.

GURC Member Institutions*

• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
• Augusta University
• Clark Atlanta University
• Clayton State University
• Columbus State University
• Dalton State College
• Emory University/Oxford College
• Fort Valley State University
• Georgia College & State University
• Georgia Gwinnett College
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Georgia State University
• Georgia Southern University
• Georgia Southwestern University
• Kennesaw State University
• Mercer University
• Morehouse School of Medicine
• Oglethorpe University
• Savannah State University
• University of Georgia
• University of North Georgia
• University of West Georgia
• Valdosta State University

*Students do not have to attend a member institution in order to submit or present at the GURC.

Questions about GURC?

Email us at murace@gcsu.edu.