2007 ttu/hhmi sso research workshop saturday, january 27, 2007 merket alumni center sponsored by...

2007 TTU/HHMI SSO Research Workshop Saturday, January 27, 2007Merket Alumni Center Sponsored by Texas Tech University undergraduate research programs: •Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Program•College of Human Sciences•McNair Scholars Program•Honors College•Sigma Xi

TTU/HHMI Scholar Service OrganizationResearch Workshop – Today’s Schedule

9:00-12:30 Meet the New Scholars: Breakfast and Ethics Role-play for new fellows.

12:30-1:30 Lunch with scholars and mentors

Welcome: Associate Program Director, Lou Densmore

Speakers: Michael San Francisco, Mark Lyte, and Scott Dowd, Professors

1:30-3:30 Refreshments and Research Days Training 1:30-2:30 Research Days Information

Research Days Schedule, Abstract Submission Training – Erika Neeley

Poster Requirements – Kelsey Doerr

Presentation Tips – Justin Pinkston and Kweku Hazel

2:30-3:30 Student Poster Sessions

Introduction & Closing – Mattie Wilson

TTU/HHMI Scholar Service Organization

Research Days

Research Days Information

TTU/HHMI Scholar Service OrganizationResearch Days Event Schedule

Student Research Days Event ScheduleClick open file

http://www.hhmi.ttu.edu/Downloads/Research%20Days/2007%20Research%20Days%20Schedule.pdf


Research Days

Online Abstract Submission Instructions


1. Navigate to the following URL: http://www.hhmi.ttu.edu/researchdays

2. Click “Submit Your Abstract” on the top navigation menu

Abstract Submission due Date: on or before 5:00p.m., Wednesday, March 7

http://www.hhmi.ttu.edu/researchdays

http://www.hhmi.ttu.edu/researchdays


3. Use your TTU eRaider account to login to the system



4. Make sure that the following information is correct. Please note that if you do not have a sponsoring program listed, please select “Sigma Xi” from the select box.



4. Now, you are ready to enter your abstract. You may either copy/paste into each field or re-type the text in the text area.



HELPFUL HINTS FOR SUCCESS:

• If you want view the text area in full screen mode, click the button.

• In some situations, your formatting will be lost if you cut and paste from another program. SO PLEASE BE SURE TO DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ABSTRACT!!!!

• Special characters must be added by clicking the & symbol (see below.) If the symbol you need is NOT listed, please contact Brian at 742-8085.

Insert special characters




• Each field has a built in set of tools to format your text. Moving your mouse pointer over the button will display a text description of what function the button performs. In this example, we have the “U” symbol highlighted and the text help “Underline” is displayed.

• After having entered all of your text, click to save your abstract.




• You can preview your abstract by selecting the “Preview Abstract” link on the top toolbar.

• If you wish to delete your current abstract entry and start again, click the “Delete Abstract” link on the top menu. This will delete all abstract information with the exception of your contact information.

• If you wish to not participate in Research Days and want to remove your information completely from the database, click “Delete Account” from the top menu. Once you have done this, you will have to start the entire process over if you wish to submit an abstract.



AS A LAST RESORT:

So you have tried everything and still are having no luck submitting your abstract? You can always email your information in WORD format to: [email protected]

Please include the following information:

1. Name as you wish it to appear in the abstract book

2. Your email address

3. Campus: (TTU, TTUHSC, TIEHH, USDA)

4. Sponsoring program: (College of Agriculture, College of Human Sciences, Honors College, McNair Scholars, Sigma Xi or TTU/HHMI)

5. Abstract category: (Architecture, Business, Engineering, English, History, Humanities, Math, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Animal Sciences, Pharmacology, Science Education, TIEHH, Cell Bio and Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Museum, Pathology, Physiology, Range Wildlife and Fisheries Mgt, Plant and Soil Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, Electrical and Computer Engineering)

6. Your formatted abstract


mailto:[email protected]


Research Days

Poster Requirements


Poster Presentation Requirements Your poster MUST fit in a 4’ wide x 4’ tall space. One-piece posters cost $30 - $150 and individual sheet

posters cost less; you may do either kind. Discuss this with your mentor; most mentors are able to pay for your poster out of grant funds and will give you advice on where/how to have the poster made.

Make sure your mentor guides you in preparing your poster. If you do not get much help from your mentor, ask an experienced student or someone in your lab.

Your poster must be approved by your mentor. Bring your own push pins (you may need a small hammer to

get the pins in the display boards) or Velcro strips to display your poster.


Research Days

Helpful Hints for PresentationsDeveloped by TTU/HHMI Scholars1996-2007

Helpful Hints for Presentations – Before a Presentation

Before a presentation:

1. Discuss difficult topics related to your presentation with your mentor long before the presentation and read relevant articles

2. Presentation sections:

1. Title (use large font, eye-catching and visible from across a room)

2. Introduction/Problem under investigation

3. Materials and Methods

4. Results

5. Discussion and/or Conclusions

6. Acknowledgements (do not forget sponsor program like HHMI, mentor, etc.)3. Align sections in a logical, flowing format.

4. Proofread before your final draft.

Helpful Hints for Presentations – Before a Presentation (cont)

Before a presentation (continued):

5. Use a large, clear font, which can be seen easily by your audience, across the room if oral, and several feet away if a poster.

6. Use pictures if you have them, especially your study organism.

7. Show only important figures, so as not to overwhelm. Describe other results in the text. Tell the audience what you want them to notice about a figure (i.e. The most important aspect of this graph is the relationship shown here).

8. Pick a color scheme and be consistent. For posters, light paper with high contrast letters. Dark background with light letters for power point (red is not a good color for power point).

9. Posters should be comprehensive and concise, since it will be displayed without your presence, but don’t try to include everything.

10. A poster section page or slides for an oral presentation should cue you as to the topics and not contain everything you want to say.

Helpful Hints for Presentations – During a Presentation

During a presentation:

1. Relax! Be calm, confident, engaging, talk slowly and enunciate well

2. Present in a logical and aesthetically pleasing format

3. Try to present without a script or notes; do not read directly from your information

4. Do not stay on any one section or slide for too long, keep it flowing

5. When using a laser pointer for oral presentations, use 2 hands (it will shake less)

6. Explain why your research is exciting/interesting

7. Remember your “clueless” audience, define technical words and acronyms

8. If asked a question you do not know, answer “I don’t know”; you are not expected to know everything

9. End with the big picture, importance, how does this fit into a larger project, etc.


Research Days

Student Poster Sessions 2:30pm-3:30pm

Poster Presentations 2:30-3:30pm

There will be two poster sessions. Please stand by one poster until the next session begins. If you need to talk, do not do so near a poster. Thanks!

View Evaluation Form

http://www.hhmi.ttu.edu/Downloads/Research%20Days/2007%20Research%20Days%20Workshop%20Poster%20Evaluation%20Form.pdf

Poster Presentations 2:30-3:30pm

TTU/HHMI Program PresentersHosam Attaya

“Regulation of Gene Expression by Brassinosteroids in Arabidopsis”

Corley Hodges

“Nest Guarding Behavior in Male Wood Thrush: Based on Life History Principles”

Trent Hoffman

“Role of non-receptor tyrosine kinase signaling in activation of MAP kinases during cerebellar excitotoxicity”

Genevieve Kendall

“Karyotypic and Cytochrome-b Variation in Microtus from Ukraine”

Anthony Lewis

“Cholesterol Supports Headgroup Superlattice Domain Formation in Fluid Phospholipid/Cholesterol Bilayers”

Bobby Mansouri

“Differential Involvement of Calpain in AMPA-induced Toxicity to Rat Cerebellar Purkinje Neurons and Hippocampal Pyramidal Neurons ”

Erika Neeley

“Are crocodiles really monophyletic? Evidence for subdivisions from sequence data”

Chris Seman

“Rate-Adaptive Cardiac Pacing Based Upon the Carotid Baroreflex”

Susan Wozniak

“In Vivo Tests of Nucleic Acid-based Metallo-beta-Lactamase Inhibitors in Cultures of Bacillus cereus”

Honors College PresentersElizabeth Barnes

“The Evolution of Genocide”

Diane Mashburn

“The Texas Cooperative Extension and the Newspaper Media”

William Waller

“The Forgotten Worker: The Plight of the Child Care Provider in America”

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