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2023 Southwest, Southeast and Northeast & Mid-Atlantic (U.S.) Regional Student Research Symposium

Event Date: 05/19/2023 - 05/20/2023
Location: The University of Texas at Tyler, TX

Educators, students, U.S. Partners, scientists and alumni from the Southwest region are invited to gather and discuss GLOBE student research projects at the Southwest Student Research Symposium (SRS). This event will include poster presentations of student research, an opportunity to meet and talk with scientists and STEM professionals, professional development for educators, and networking and collaboration opportunities for all participants.

The Southwest Region is comprised of Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

Student presents research at the Southwest SRS

Please follow this page and the SRS webpage for the most current information.

Location: The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX. The event address is: 3402 Old Omen Rd, Tyler, TX 75707.

Host: Dr. Michael Odell, University of Texas at Tyler

Lodging: Participants traveling from afar will stay at the Holiday Inn Tyler.

Tentative Agenda:

Friday, May 19

3:00 - 5:30 pm	Check-in to hotel (if applicable) and event registration
6:00 pm	Welcome dinner and presentation
7:30 pm	Poster set-up and practice
8:30 pm	Return to hotel

Saturday, May 20

8:00 am	Breakfast at the hotel or home
9:00 am	Poster session and STEM Expo
11:30 am	Lunch
12:30 pm	GLOBE Activities
3:00 pm	Recognition ceremony
4:00 pm	Adjorn

Research Projects:

Student projects will be presented in a poster presentation format. Poster size should be no more than 36" by 48". All projects must use GLOBE protocols or GLOBE data, and data collected should be entered in the GLOBE Database. If you have questions about data entry, please contact your cooperating Partnership.

For more information on the poster review process, see the SRS Project Review webpage.

Participant Travel Support:

Educators may apply for travel funding support by completing the Funding Application by February 1, 2023 with rolling awards after. For more information and eligibility, please see the SRS Logistics page.

FAQ:

What should I wear?

Presentation day (Saturday) is business casual. A GLOBE polo shirt will be provided for all student presenters. For other days, wear regular school clothing. There is a pool at the hotel, so those staying at the hotel are welcome to bring swim suits.

Should students bring spending money?

Meals during the event will be provided to all participants. If your team is funded through GLOBE, meals during travel will be covered as well. Students are welcome to bring money for other incidentals, but it is not necessary.