Murray State University is pleased to host “Scholars Week,” a university-wide celebration of undergraduate and graduate scholarship, research, and creative work. This event, which grew out of very successful initiatives like the College of Humanities and Fine Arts’ Spring Colloquium, the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology’s Undergraduate Research Symposium, and other collegiate programs, is intended to showcase MSU student research, scholarly, and creative accomplishments through oral presentations, posters sessions, exhibits, and performances.
As a student, why should you take part in Scholars Week? The reason is really very simple. Presentation skills, regardless of your field, are very important to your future. Whether you are applying for a job, professional school, or graduate program, your ability to present yourself and your ideas is critical. In addition, while at Murray State, you need to be building your resume. In addition, ask yourself the following question, “What am I going to be able to list on my resume when I graduate?” You need to think about building your resume from the first day you arrive on campus. A presentation, performance, or exhibit at a campus-wide event like Scholars Week will be a valuable addition to your resume or portfolio.
Schedule of Sessions
** download a detailed program guide here **
Monday, April 19, 2010
Poster Session
Sigma Xi Poster Competition
Small Ballroom, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Daniel Johnson
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Poster Set-Up
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Poster Judging
Participants: Please review competition details here.
Oral Sessions
Communications Session*
Tennessee Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. John Spinda
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Economics Session I*
Ohio Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. David Eaton
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
How Old Will You Be in 2050?: Why Youth Need to be at the Forefront of the Climate Movement*
Barkley Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Ms. Rebecca Feldhaus
12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
(panel discussion, welcome to bring lunch)
Psychology Session*
Tennessee Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Paula Waddill
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Criminal Justice Session*
Tennessee Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Paul Lucko
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
BioMaps Mini-Symposium*
Barkley Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Renee Fister
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Oral Sessions
Education and Humanities Session*
Ohio Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Barbara Cobb
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Economics Session II*
Ohio Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. David Eaton
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Modern Language Senior Colloquium*
Mississippi Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Reika Ebert
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Women in STEM Session
Ohio Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Ted Porter
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Other
Resume Review Session
Crows Nest, Curris Center
Session Chair: Ms. Rebecca Feldhaus
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(students meet with faculty/staff to go over resumes one-on-one)
Phi Kappa Phi Luncheon
Large Ballroom, Curris Center
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(invitation only)
Awards Recognition Reception
Faculty Club
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(faculty and staff, informal, honors recipients of distinguished mentor and emerging scholar awards,
and CISR presidential fellowships)
Sigma Xi Banquet
Large Ballroom, Curris Center
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Sigma Xi members, competition participants, and invited guests)
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Poster Session
General Poster Session*
Small Ballroom, Curris Center
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
(Students will be with their posters from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
Oral Sessions
Occupational Safety and Health Session*
Mississippi Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Tracey Wortham
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
College of Education: Student Teacher Eligibility Portfolios*
Crows Nest, Curris Center
Session Chair: Ms. Jeanie Robertson
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Jane Austen Session*
Barkley Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Kelley Wezner
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mathematical Biology Session*
Mississippi Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Maeve McCarthy
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Other
President’s Scholars Week Luncheon
Large Ballroom, Curris Center
Moderator: Provost Dr. Gary Brockway
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(open to Scholars Week student and faculty participants, as well as invited guests)
MSU Alumni Association Distinguished Researcher Award Colloquium*
Theater, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Duane Bolin
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Oral Sessions
Conservation Biology Service Learning Session*
Ohio Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Howard Whiteman
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Politics in Its Many Guises*
Mississippi Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Ann Beck
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Watershed Studies Institute Research Symposium*
Barkley Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Howard Whiteman
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Freshman Reading Experience Essay Contest Winner’s Session*
Ohio Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Kelley Wezner
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Other
How to Make Your Campus Greener Award Ceremony
Outside, Carr Health
Contact: Ms. Sarah Kelty
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Faculty Recognition Banquet
Large Ballroom, Curris Center
Contact: Ms. Donna Miller
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
(faculty and professional staff)
Friday, April 23, 2010
Oral Session
Service Learning in Chemistry*
Ohio Room, Curris Center
Session Chair: Dr. Kelly Rogers
9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
(presentation by Dr. Bommanna Loganathan,
2009-2010 recipient of the Service Learning
Mentor of the Year Award, and students)
* = Spirit Flag Approved Opportunity
The Scholars Week registration period has passed. If you are part of a specific session and you missed the registration deadline, you may utilize the online submission form below. If not, contact Jody Cofer
for information on how you might participate.
***Register Online***
Included as part of Scholars Week are:
Presentation formats will include: