The 2021 UMN Earth SRS is completely virtual this year! Please scroll down to learn about the new format and answers for how you can participate in this event.
Questions? Email [email protected].
General FAQ
What is UMNEarthSRS?
The Earth and Environmental Sciences Student Research Symposium (UMNEarthSRS) is an event where UMN Graduate and Undergraduate students conducting Earth Science-related research can present their scientific research in a low-stress environment. We also invite submissions on diversity, inclusion, and equity work. This event has grown in size and attendance over the past few years, and plays an important role for students to gain experience in presenting their research (see below for presenter guidelines and requirements). Started by a few graduate students in Spring 2015, this event continues to be planned and run by a committee of graduate and undergraduate students. The symposium is a great chance for students to give a talk in a friendly environment, get feedback from students, researchers and faculty. We hope to see you all there!
Who can attend the symposium?
Any individual interested in Earth and interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences is more than welcome to attend. Attendees are usually a mix of undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, researchers and members of the community. All students and faculty who register for the symposium will be able to attend.
What does it cost to register for the symposium?
UMNEarthSRS is an entirely free event organized by students at the University of Minnesota and is open to all who would like to attend. There are no costs for attending or presenting at this event. All attendees must register here by March 13, 2021. Presenters must register and submit their abstract here by February 13, 2021. (This deadline has been extended to February 17, 2021).
When and where will the symposium take place?
Due to the current state of the pandemic, the symposium will be entirely virtual and held on Thursday and Friday, April 1-2, 2021. The Symposium will be hosted across a variety of platforms including Zoom and Gather.town. Links for accessing the symposium will be sent to all registered attendees before the symposium.
How do I register for the symposium and what are the deadlines?
Registration for the symposium can be found here. The deadline for abstract submission and presenter registration is February 13, 2021 (This deadline has been extended to February 17, 2021) and the deadline to register as an attendee is March 13. Both presenters and attendees are asked to register.
What will the schedule for the Symposium be?
The symposium will be hosted synchronously across April 1-2, 2021. Live talk presentation sessions and poster FAQ sessions will take place during this time. Each day will also feature a keynote speaker and social opportunities for attendees. More information on the exact schedule will be released closer to the event.
What kinds of events will there be at the Symposium?
In addition to the research talks and presentations, we will also be featuring Keynote Talks (speakers to be announced soon!) and several networking and social events following symposium activities each day. All students who present at the Symposium will be judged by our anonymous judges and eligible for prizes for the best talks and presentations.
Presenter FAQ
Who can present at the symposium?
Undergraduate and graduate students in the UMN Earth & Environmental Science Department, the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, Water Resources, Saint Anthony Falls Lab, UMN Duluth Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences may present at the symposium. Attendance is open to all members of the community.
How do I present at the symposium?
Students interested in presenting at the symposium, must submit an abstract, presentation format preferences (poster or talk), and scheduling constraints by February 13, 2021 at this form. (This deadline has been extended to February 17, 2021).
While we cannot guarantee that all presenters will receive their selected presentation format and session time, we will endeavor to match everyone as best as possible. Organizers will reach out to presenters in the week of February 22 with finalized presentation format and time slots. For talks, presenters must have their talk ready for their synchronous presentation time. For posters, presenters must have their posters and descriptions uploaded by 11:59 pm on March 27, 2021. All presenters may choose to receive anonymous feedback on their presentations during the symposium. You may indicate your preferences in the registration form when you submit your abstract.
When is the abstract deadline?
The deadline to submit an abstract to submit at the symposium is February 13, 2021. (This deadline has been extended to February 17, 2021).
You may do so (and register for the event) here.
What formats are available for presenters at the symposium?
We will be offering 15-minute live Zoom talk slots and poster presentations for presenters in this year’s symposium.
How do virtual talks work?
You will have a total of 15 minutes (~12min. with ~3min. for questions) to present. These presentations are meant to be short, and give a broad overview of your research topic. Presentations will be given synchronously during a designated Zoom session.
How do virtual posters work (and how do I submit mine)?
Posters must be saved as a .pdf file and uploaded to the Symposium’s Poster Google Drive (sent to all poster presenters upon registration). In addition to the poster submission, presenters are asked to provide a short, 3-minute maximum video walk-through of their poster that will also be shared in the drive space for attendees. We recommend recording a video of yourself walking through your poster via Zoom. You do not need to show your face during this recording, you only need to provide a broad overview of your poster so that attendees can learn about your work and be ready with questions for you during the synchronous session. For information on how to record yourself via Zoom, see Zoom help resources.
Posters must be uploaded to the drive in .pdf format with the naming convention “LASTNAME_UMNEarthSRSPoster.pdf” (ex: Goldy Gopher would submit “Gopher_UMNEarthSRSPoster.pdf”). Descriptive videos must be uploaded to the drive in .mp4 format with the naming convention “LASTNAME_Description.mp4” (ex: “Gopher_Description.mp4”). Presenters will be asked to resubmit if their materials do not meet these guidelines.
Presenters will then have a designated, synchronous Zoom “poster walk” with several other poster presenters to answer questions and discuss their work with attendees. During the synchronous symposium session, the first 20 minutes of each session will be used to show each person’s poster description, followed by breakout rooms with each of the designated presenters where attendees can circulate and ask questions.
Will my talk/poster be available to anyone on the internet? What privacy/security measures will be in place?
All abstracts will be uploaded to this website for attendees to view. For poster presenters, descriptive videos will be uploaded to a private YouTube channel with the link made available only to symposium attendees. Attendees will be asked to sign a consent form acknowledging that research shared during the symposium may not be shared or circulated without the express consent of the author. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the coordinating committee at [email protected] and we are happy to work with you.
Will the symposium be live or asynchronous? Will the symposium speakers be recorded?
All events will occur live at a scheduled time, but will also be recorded and uploaded to a google drive accessible to all who are registered, which will remain available for three months after the symposium. This therefore will allow for asynchronous viewing to those who cannot attend live events.
We are working hard to make this symposium possible in a virtual format. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns! You may reach the coordinating committee at [email protected].
Questions? Email [email protected].
General FAQ
What is UMNEarthSRS?
The Earth and Environmental Sciences Student Research Symposium (UMNEarthSRS) is an event where UMN Graduate and Undergraduate students conducting Earth Science-related research can present their scientific research in a low-stress environment. We also invite submissions on diversity, inclusion, and equity work. This event has grown in size and attendance over the past few years, and plays an important role for students to gain experience in presenting their research (see below for presenter guidelines and requirements). Started by a few graduate students in Spring 2015, this event continues to be planned and run by a committee of graduate and undergraduate students. The symposium is a great chance for students to give a talk in a friendly environment, get feedback from students, researchers and faculty. We hope to see you all there!
Who can attend the symposium?
Any individual interested in Earth and interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences is more than welcome to attend. Attendees are usually a mix of undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, researchers and members of the community. All students and faculty who register for the symposium will be able to attend.
What does it cost to register for the symposium?
UMNEarthSRS is an entirely free event organized by students at the University of Minnesota and is open to all who would like to attend. There are no costs for attending or presenting at this event. All attendees must register here by March 13, 2021. Presenters must register and submit their abstract here by February 13, 2021. (This deadline has been extended to February 17, 2021).
When and where will the symposium take place?
Due to the current state of the pandemic, the symposium will be entirely virtual and held on Thursday and Friday, April 1-2, 2021. The Symposium will be hosted across a variety of platforms including Zoom and Gather.town. Links for accessing the symposium will be sent to all registered attendees before the symposium.
How do I register for the symposium and what are the deadlines?
Registration for the symposium can be found here. The deadline for abstract submission and presenter registration is February 13, 2021 (This deadline has been extended to February 17, 2021) and the deadline to register as an attendee is March 13. Both presenters and attendees are asked to register.
What will the schedule for the Symposium be?
The symposium will be hosted synchronously across April 1-2, 2021. Live talk presentation sessions and poster FAQ sessions will take place during this time. Each day will also feature a keynote speaker and social opportunities for attendees. More information on the exact schedule will be released closer to the event.
What kinds of events will there be at the Symposium?
In addition to the research talks and presentations, we will also be featuring Keynote Talks (speakers to be announced soon!) and several networking and social events following symposium activities each day. All students who present at the Symposium will be judged by our anonymous judges and eligible for prizes for the best talks and presentations.
Presenter FAQ
Who can present at the symposium?
Undergraduate and graduate students in the UMN Earth & Environmental Science Department, the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, Water Resources, Saint Anthony Falls Lab, UMN Duluth Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences may present at the symposium. Attendance is open to all members of the community.
How do I present at the symposium?
Students interested in presenting at the symposium, must submit an abstract, presentation format preferences (poster or talk), and scheduling constraints by February 13, 2021 at this form. (This deadline has been extended to February 17, 2021).
While we cannot guarantee that all presenters will receive their selected presentation format and session time, we will endeavor to match everyone as best as possible. Organizers will reach out to presenters in the week of February 22 with finalized presentation format and time slots. For talks, presenters must have their talk ready for their synchronous presentation time. For posters, presenters must have their posters and descriptions uploaded by 11:59 pm on March 27, 2021. All presenters may choose to receive anonymous feedback on their presentations during the symposium. You may indicate your preferences in the registration form when you submit your abstract.
When is the abstract deadline?
The deadline to submit an abstract to submit at the symposium is February 13, 2021. (This deadline has been extended to February 17, 2021).
You may do so (and register for the event) here.
What formats are available for presenters at the symposium?
We will be offering 15-minute live Zoom talk slots and poster presentations for presenters in this year’s symposium.
How do virtual talks work?
You will have a total of 15 minutes (~12min. with ~3min. for questions) to present. These presentations are meant to be short, and give a broad overview of your research topic. Presentations will be given synchronously during a designated Zoom session.
How do virtual posters work (and how do I submit mine)?
Posters must be saved as a .pdf file and uploaded to the Symposium’s Poster Google Drive (sent to all poster presenters upon registration). In addition to the poster submission, presenters are asked to provide a short, 3-minute maximum video walk-through of their poster that will also be shared in the drive space for attendees. We recommend recording a video of yourself walking through your poster via Zoom. You do not need to show your face during this recording, you only need to provide a broad overview of your poster so that attendees can learn about your work and be ready with questions for you during the synchronous session. For information on how to record yourself via Zoom, see Zoom help resources.
Posters must be uploaded to the drive in .pdf format with the naming convention “LASTNAME_UMNEarthSRSPoster.pdf” (ex: Goldy Gopher would submit “Gopher_UMNEarthSRSPoster.pdf”). Descriptive videos must be uploaded to the drive in .mp4 format with the naming convention “LASTNAME_Description.mp4” (ex: “Gopher_Description.mp4”). Presenters will be asked to resubmit if their materials do not meet these guidelines.
Presenters will then have a designated, synchronous Zoom “poster walk” with several other poster presenters to answer questions and discuss their work with attendees. During the synchronous symposium session, the first 20 minutes of each session will be used to show each person’s poster description, followed by breakout rooms with each of the designated presenters where attendees can circulate and ask questions.
Will my talk/poster be available to anyone on the internet? What privacy/security measures will be in place?
All abstracts will be uploaded to this website for attendees to view. For poster presenters, descriptive videos will be uploaded to a private YouTube channel with the link made available only to symposium attendees. Attendees will be asked to sign a consent form acknowledging that research shared during the symposium may not be shared or circulated without the express consent of the author. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the coordinating committee at [email protected] and we are happy to work with you.
Will the symposium be live or asynchronous? Will the symposium speakers be recorded?
All events will occur live at a scheduled time, but will also be recorded and uploaded to a google drive accessible to all who are registered, which will remain available for three months after the symposium. This therefore will allow for asynchronous viewing to those who cannot attend live events.
We are working hard to make this symposium possible in a virtual format. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns! You may reach the coordinating committee at [email protected].
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