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Event Information & Dates

What is it?

Students showcasing and spectating works at the Symposium

The Giles T. Brown Student Project and Research Symposium provides a venue for all students from any field at OCC to showcase work they've done in class or independently with faculty or staff mentors There are several ways work can be shared, including poster, oral presentation, or exhibition of work virtually. 

All you need to do is find a faculty mentor to research with and follow the important dates for the event.

As an attendee shared the symposium  "Helps you gain knowledge in something you might not have looked into on your own."

 INTERESTED IN PRESENTING IN 2025? JOIN US ON CANVAS!

Upcoming Events & Workshops

Meet-and-Greet

Time: Thursday, September 19th, 4pm - 6pm

Location: Legacy Hall 101

Want to learn more about hte Sympoisiium? Want to hear from previous participants? What to find a mentor and discuss your ideas? Join us at the Meet-and-Greet for more information and FREE PIZZA!

 

Symposium Social

Time: Friday, October 11th, 11am -1pm

Location: Horticulture Garden

Meet and connect with Symposium mentors and other interested students to discuss project ideas, form groups to collaborate on projects, and enjoy pizza in our beautiful horticulture garden on campus.

 

Librarian One-on-One Library Sessions

Get one-on-one help for your Symposium project by meeting with a librarian. Meetings are by appointment. To request your consultation, please fill out this  request. will respond with 1-2 days.Other resources include:

  1. Library Workshops: The library offers one hour workshops on how to do library research throughout the semester. You do not need to register - just come to the Zoom session at the scheduled time! You can  view scheduled times here.

  2. Get help during Library open hours: Please see the  library website for information on how you can get help from the librarians during open hours. We offer services through online chat, phone, email, and in-person (possibly).  

  3. And more sign up for our  Symposium Canvas page and click on Library Research, Help & Resource

Contact Information

Chair: Jerome Fang - jfang5@occ.cccd.edu

Co-Chair: Kelli Elliott - kelliott@occ.cccd.edu

Canvas: Melissa Broox - marchibald@occ.cccd.edu

Website: Duy Pham - dpham@occ.cccd.edu