Steps to Participation
Step 1: Brainstorm Topics to Explore
In ANY discipline, think about possible topics for a research or non-research project that interests you. You can narrow it down with your mentor later.
Step 2: Sign up for the Symposium Canvas website
Join on Canvas Giles T. Brown Symposium Shell
Step 3: Find a Mentor
Find a mentor from:
- Our list of Potential Mentors
- Attend the Meet-and-Greet event (DATE TBD)
- Ask a faculty or staff member
Step 4: Choose Your Project
- Discuss ideas with your mentor
- Start your project
- If you need up to $100 for associated costs fill out the Funding Request Form with your mentor.
Step 5: Intent to Submit Form
Due DATE TBD
Step 6: Continue Your Project
Continue work on your project with your mentor’s guidance.
Step 7: Abstract/Project Description First Draft (form on Canvas)
DATE TBD
Step 8: Abstract/Project Description Revisions (form on Canvas)
Continue your project or research and turn in your Abstract/Project Description Revisions by DATE TBD
Step 9: Prepare to Present
Get ready to present your work as either a
- Poster presentation
- Oral presentation
- Exhibition of work
Attend some preparation workshops that will be emailed to you if you are able to. Here is the Symposium Scoring Rubric (PDF).
Step 10: Compete for Monetary Prizes at the Symposium Event! TBD
Prize categories are dependent on submissions.
Contact Information
Chair: Amy Hellman - ahellman@occ.cccd.edu
Co-Chair: Jerome Fang - jfang5@occ.cccd.edu
Canvas: Melissa Broox - marchibald@occ.cccd.edu
Website: Duy Pham - dpham@occ.cccd.edu