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Pittsburg State University Research Colloquium

The Goal of the PSU Research Colloquium is to increase awareness and celebrate research activities happening on our campus by showcasing the works of our graduate and undergraduate students. Listed below, you will find details regarding the Research Colloquium and a breakdown of the expectations for each category.

**The details on this site are tentative and subject to revision by the Advisory Council for the PSU Research Colloquium.

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2025 PSU Research Colloquium

  • Date: April 10, 2025
  • Due date for abstracts: March 10, 2025
  • Due date for presentations: March 25, 2025
  • Location: Crimson & Gold Ballroom, Sunflower Room, and Governor's Room in the Overman Student Center

Questions? Contact Dr. Ram Gupta

Research Colloquium Information

Guidelines

The Colloquium is open to all PSU graduate and undergraduate students, and local high school students.  Student research may include presentations by students who have worked on a faculty research project, a research project as part of a class, or an independent project.  Categories for proposals include: Category A (primarily Sciences and Technology); Category B (primarily Business, Education, and Humanities); Category C (Creative Works); Category D (Topical Literature Review); and Category E (High School).

Requirements

In-person Requirements

  • Pitt State students must submit the registration form by March 10, 2025.  Abstracts will be submitted at the time of registration.
  • Oral presentations: Make an eight minute oral presentation.  For those whose oral presentation does not lend itself to the use of PowerPoint; please know that although allowed, audio/visual aids are not required. Points can be made in an interesting way without such a presentation.
  • Research and Topical Posters: Set up your poster in the Overman Student Center Crimson & Gold Ballroom on April 10, 2025 from 8:30-11:30am according to the format specifications for posters available on the colloquium Canvas community (email rgupta@pittstate.edu to be added to the community). 
  • The Research Colloquium Committee reserves the right to change the category of the research projects.

 

Virtual Requirements 

  • Submit the abstract registration form by March 10, 2025. 
  • Abstracts will be submitted at the time of registration.
  • Virtual Presentations: Virtual presentations must be created using Studio. Presentations must be 3-5 minutes long.  Additional information about video requirements will be provided after the abstract submission deadline.  Resources will be provided to assist students in their video creation.
  • The Research Colloquium Committee reserves the right to change the category of research projects.

 

Awards

  • There will be awards for each category for graduate and undergraduate students.
  • One award will be given for every five entries in each subcategory.
  • Award recipients will be recognized on the PSU website.

Abstract/Summary Guidelines

All projects require an Abstract/Summary.  The Abstract/Summary should be one paragraph, 250 words or less in 11 point Times New Roman font, single spaced with one inch margins.  The Abstract/Summary should contain the following:

  1. Introduction
  2. Purpose
  3. Materials/Methods
  4. Results/Conclusions

The Abstract/Summary will be provided to the judges prior to oral presentations and poster viewings.

Judging

In-person Judging Information 

  • Posters will be displayed at the Overman Student Center Ballroom on April 10, 2025 from 2:00-4:30pm.
    • Each poster presenter will be required to give a three-minute presentation about the poster and answer the judges' questions.
  • Oral presentations will be held on April 10, 2025 from 8:30am-1:30pm in the Governor's and Sunflower Rooms at Overman Student Center.
  • Faculty and staff will be judging the competition.
  • Undergraduate projects will be judged separately from the graduate projects.

 

Virtual Judging Guidelines

  • Introduction clearly stated the purpose of the study
  • Sequence of information can be easily followed
  • Sufficient evidence and critical thinking were given to support arguments
  • The presenter spoke clearly and confidently
  • Conclusions were drawn appropriately
  • Poster or Presentation in the virtual background was well designed (If a poster format was used, the font may not be readable during the recorded presentation but should be readable by examination of the actual poster pdf)

Abstracts from Past Colloquiums

Enjoy our collection of PSU Research Colloquium abstract books we have put together over the years showcasing our students' research. 

2022 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book

2021 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book

2019 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book

2018 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book

2017 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book

2016 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book

2015 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book

 

High School Information

Click here for information on high school student presenters.

 

Category A: primarily Sciences and Technology

Presentations should further explain information from the Abstract/Summary and will be judged on:

  1. Introduction clearly stated the purpose of the study
  2. Sequence of information can be easily followed
  3. Sufficient evidence and critical thinking were given to support arguments
  4. The presenter spoke clearly and developed audience rapport
  5. Conclusions were drawn appropriately

Category B: primarily Business, Education, and Humanities

Presentations should further explain information from the Abstract/Summary and will be judged on:

  1. Introduction clearly stated the purpose of the study
  2. Sequence of information can be easily followed
  3. Sufficient evidence and critical thinking were given to support arguments
  4. The presenter spoke clearly and developed audience rapport
  5. Conclusions were drawn appropriately

Category C: Creative Works

Presentations should further explain information from the Abstract/Summary and will be judged on:

  1. Introduction clearly stated the purpose of the study
  2. Sequence of information can be easily followed
  3. Sufficient evidence and critical thinking were given to support arguments
  4. The presenter spoke clearly and developed audience rapport
  5. Conclusions were drawn appropriately

Category D: Topical Literature Review

Presentations should further explain information from the Abstract/Summary and will be judged on:

  1. Introduction clearly stated the purpose of the study
  2. Sequence of information can be easily followed
  3. Sufficient evidence and critical thinking were given to support arguments
  4. The presenter spoke clearly and developed audience rapport
  5. Conclusions were drawn appropriately

Category E: High School

Presentations should further explain information from the Abstract/Summary and will be judged on:

  1. Introduction clearly stated the purpose of the study
  2. Sequence of information can be easily followed
  3. Sufficient evidence and critical thinking were given to support arguments
  4. The presenter spoke clearly and developed audience rapport
  5. Conclusions were drawn appropriately