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When and where is this semester’s Showcase?
What are the dates and locations for future Showcase events?
Who can register to present at the Showcase?
What type of presentation should I sign up for?
When and how can I register to present at the Showcase?
What is a mentor/advisor and am I required to have one to participate in the Showcase?
How do I know if I’ve registered as a presenter for this semester’s Showcase?
Where can I get in-person advice/guidance for putting together my presentation?
What if I am no longer able to present at the Showcase and need to withdraw my registration?
What is appropriate attire for presenters?
What can I do to prepare for the big day?
Can I attend if I’m not presenting and how do I RSVP?
Can I volunteer for this event?
How will my presentation be evaluated and when can I expect to receive the results?
How do I list the Undergraduate Showcase on my CV/résumé?
What if I have a question that is not listed here?
When and where is this semester’s Showcase?
Please check the Event Overview page for the most up-to-date schedule.
What are the dates and locations of future Showcase events?
The Undergraduate Showcase is typically held in November/December in the fall semester and April/May in the spring semester. Exact dates and locations are not set until the semester of the event, when they will be posted to the Event Overview page.
Who can register to present at the Showcase?
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa undergraduate students in all fields of study with a research project or creative work are eligible to participate in this event. Registration for projects in the proposal stage will not be accepted for the Showcase.
What type of presentation should I sign up for?
Students presenting on a completed project are invited to register for the event. Works in progress will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Projects in the proposal stage will not be accepted.
The Undergraduate Showcase offers two types of presentations: oral (fall and spring semesters) and poster (spring semester only). Oral presentation slots are reserved for students who must complete an oral presentation requirement for their program. Only if there are additional slots will they be opened up to others who wish to complete an oral presentation for enrichment.
A poster presentation is optional and highly encouraged for students who are presenting at other conferences or symposiums. Poster presentation slots are only available in the spring semester.
Presenters have the choice to present a research or creative project. Research projects generally focus on data, methods, and analysis. Creative works typically emphasize the skill/craftsmanship and creativity/originality of the work. The rubrics and evaluation forms are different between research and creative projects, and can be found on the respective oral and poster presentation pages.
When and how can I register to present at the Showcase?
Registration is open from the end of January to mid-February for the Spring Showcase and mid-September to early October for the Fall Showcase. Please check the Important Dates page for the deadline to register and the link to the registration form.
What is a mentor/advisor and am I required to have one to participate in the Showcase?
A mentor or advisor is a UH Mānoa faculty member who will advise students on their project, abstract, and presentation (oral and/or poster). This will typically be the person who taught the class in which the student originally did this work or who supervises the student’s independent study, thesis, or project.
While the mentor/advisor will be cc’ed on all email correspondence to presenters related to the Showcase, students are strongly advised to communicate directly with their mentors or advisors for the duration of the project.
Presenters are not required to designate a mentor or advisor in order to participate in the Showcase; however, a faculty mentor can be a very useful resource in guiding a student’s project and presentation. The Undergraduate Showcase encourages students to work closely with their mentors on their projects.
How do I know if I’ve registered as a presenter for this semester’s Showcase?
Students who have completed the registration form will receive a confirmation email from showcase@hawaii.edu. It is advised that students add this email address to their contacts in order to prevent event correspondence from being routed to spam/junk mail folders.
Students may check the Important Dates page for registration confirmation timeframes. Once registered, presenters will receive several emails throughout the semester in preparation for the event. They should check their email regularly for event updates.
If students filled out the registration form but have not received a confirmation email by the specified date on the Important Dates page, they should contact showcase@hawaii.edu to inquire about the status of their registration.
Where can I find information about the oral presentation (eg. requirements, how to upload my presentation, etc)?
Detailed information on oral presentations.
Where can I find information about the poster presentation (eg. requirements, how to print my poster, etc)?
Detailed information on poster presentations.
Where can I get in-person advice/guidance for putting together my presentation?
A student’s faculty advisor/mentor is the student’s primary resource for guidance on his/her specific project. In addition, the Undergraduate Showcase provides workshops during the semester to share general pointers for poster or oral presentation.
Students can visit the Workshops page for online resources, find dates for upcoming in-person workshop sessions, and register for one of the sessions if interested.
What if I am no longer able to present at the Showcase and need to withdraw my registration?
If you are using your Undergraduate Showcase presentation to satisfy any program requirements: You must contact your program directly if you need to make changes to your presentation or need to withdraw from presenting, as our office does not contact your program on your behalf to advise them of your changes, nor do we have authority to grant any exceptions or changes to your program requirements. Please forward confirmation from your program that you may withdraw from the Undergraduate Showcase to showcase@hawaii.edu so that we may update the event schedule.
If you are not using your presentation to satisfy any program requirements: Please email the Undergraduate Showcase staff at showcase@hawaii.edu so that we may update the event schedule. You do not need to contact your program directly.
Presenters will find out their presentation time slot when the draft of the program is sent for registered participants to review.
Oral presenters: Please note that it is proper etiquette to remain in the presentation room from the beginning to the end of the oral session. Remaining in the room for the full session minimizes disruptions from entering/exiting classrooms – no one appreciates extraneous noise or distractions during their presentations, so students should be courteous to their peers. By doing this, students also support their fellow presenters and learn about the research or creative projects their peers are engaged in across campus.
Poster presenters: Poster presenters are expected to be at their poster for the entire duration of the poster session to answer questions from spectators. Presenters must remain available for the entire duration of the poster session.
Please refer to the Event Overview for general times of the various sessions scheduled to take place at the Showcase.
What is appropriate attire for presenters?
Business casual or aloha attire are appropriate for this event. Find examples of acceptable style of dress below. You may also look at photos from our Event Archives for a sense of how previous presenters have dressed. Remember, the aim is to make a good impression!
Source: Society for Human Resources Management Aloha Chapter
What can I do to prepare for the big day?
Read through tips/expectations for the Showcase tips/expectations for the Showcase or advice from past Showcase presenters.
Can I attend if I’m not presenting and how do I RSVP?
Anyone is welcome to attend the event: students, faculty, and staff across campus as well as community members come out for the Showcase. Presenters are highly encouraged to invite friends, family, and their mentor to the event. Guests do not need to register beforehand.
This is a great opportunity to learn about what peers across campus are engaged in. An even better way to build connections and gain insight into the event is to sign up to volunteer.
Can I volunteer for this event?
Of course and we would be extremely grateful to have students help out! Please visit our Volunteer page to sign up.
How will my presentation be evaluated and when can I expect to receive the results?
Audience members will have the opportunity to provide voluntary feedback on your presentation. A copy of the questions that will be asked are provided at the bottom of the Oral Information and Poster Information pages. Participants will receive copies of responses via email about a week following the Showcase.
How do I list the Undergraduate Showcase presentation on my CV/résumé?
Below are some general guidelines for listing a(n) oral and/or poster presentation in the Undergraduate Showcase on a CV/résumé (note: the exact format will depend on the student’s major and the CV/résume style; participants are advised to check with their faculty mentor on the appropriate format for their particular presentation).
This information will be listed within a broader section titled “Research and Publications,” under a subsection such as “Professional Presentations” or “Publications and Presentations.”
Example 1 Format:
Type of Presentation, Month, Year of Presentation: “Title of Presentation or Poster.”
- Name of Event, University or Location
Example 1 Format in a CV/Résumé:
Research and Publications
Professional Presentations
Poster, May 2020: “Organizational Cohesiveness: OASIS CSA.”
- Undergraduate Showcase, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Oral Presentation, December 2020: “Searching for an Innovative Agriculture of Connection: Study of OASIS CSA.”
- Undergraduate Showcase, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Example 2 Format:
Last Name, First and Middle Initials; Collaborator’s Last Name, First and Middle Initials; Subsequent Collaborator’s Last Name, First and Middle Initials. Title of Presentation. Presented at the Event Name, City, State, Country (if needed), Presentation Date; poster (include number if applicable)/oral presentation.
Example 2 Format in a CV/Résumé:
Research and Publications
PRESENTATIONS
Taylor, R. M.; Sherton, J. M.; Kozer, J. A. Investigation of acid-base properties of the SOR model complex N4SFeIII-OOH. Presented at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Undergraduate Showcase, Honolulu, HI, United States, May 6, 2020; poster #12.
Example 3 Format:
Last Name, First and Middle Initials. (Year, Month of Presentation). Title of Presentation. Type of presentation presented at Event Name, Event Location.
Example 3 Format in a CV/Résumé:
Research and Publications
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Taylor, R. M. (2020, May). Beyond redlining: Editing software that works. Oral session presented at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Undergraduate Showcase, Honolulu, HI.
What if I have a question that is not listed here?
Feel free to contact us at showcase@hawaii.edu.