Call for Proposals: CARS May Celebration XVII, May 15 & 16, 2013

The Center for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship (CARS) at Bridgewater State University will host its seventeenth annual Celebration of research, scholarship, and creative endeavors in the Moakley Center on Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16, 2013.  The CARS Program Committee is seeking proposals that showcase faculty and librarian scholarly work, including multi-disciplinary proposals.  Presentation formats include but are not limited to research and scholarly papers, panels, roundtable discussions, performance or exhibits, seminar/workshops, and posters, etc. 

NOTE: A large number of proposals are received in this competitive process. We may be unable to accept all proposals, and we reserve the right to combine presentations, shorten presentation times, or offer alternative formats for presentations in consultation with the proposer.

The submission deadline is Friday, March 8, 2013, at 11:59 PM.  

Please note:  This is the Friday preceding spring break.

Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

The Program Committee will review all proposals and will notify proposal applicants via email by Friday, March 29, 2013.

Please submit your proposal on the following form. If you have any questions please contact Karen Fein at karen.fein@bridgew.edu, or Pam Russell at prussell@bridgew.edu.

Working Title of Proposal

Submitted by

Email

Phone

Type of Proposal
Research/Scholarly Paper

Panel
Roundtable Discussion
Performance or Exhibit
Seminar/Workshop
Poster
Other (Explain:) 

Approximate Length of Presentation

15 minutes*
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes

*15 minute slots may be used to present research for 10-12 minutes with 3-5 minutes for discussion.

 

List all panelists and/or presenters (Title, First Name, Last Name)

To encourage audience engagement, please limit the number of panelists and/or presenters to five (5).

Submitter:  Please include yourself only if you are a panelist or presenter. 

NOTE:  The CARS Program Committee will provide moderators.

Description of Proposal (Not to exceed 150 words)

Special Equipment Needs (Please check all that apply.)

Which of the following will you use during your presentation?

computer file        video       dvd           audio cd              audio cassette 

MP3 file or iPod  Audio from the Web          paper/books/objects/photos

other     Specify:  

If using a computer file:

I will be bringing my file on a USB drive, CD, or DVD disk, which I will access from the front-end teaching station.

I will be opening my file from a network drive (i.e. Department G: drive), which I will access from the front-end teaching station.

I am bringing my own laptop in order to access my files:       PC            MAC   Specify Model:  

I have the adapter for my MAC.              I need BSU to provide an adapter for my MAC.

Computer resolution is set to Specify (if applicable):

I need software installed on the classroom computers.

       Documentation of permission required.
       IT requires software two weeks in advance of use date.

Name and version of required software:   

Software needed only on teaching station.

Software needed on all attendee/participant computers (in a computer lab).

Miscellaneous

I need a flip chart in addition to the white board or chalk board.

Plain Paper           Graph Paper         Markers

How do you need the tables/chairs to be set up in the room in relation to the technology equipment and screen?

 

I would like to arrange for a training session on using the classroom technology prior to the presentation.

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Last Modified: March 6, 2013