The Nature of Discovery Symposium
Project ARISE: Advancing Rhode Island Science Education
Nature of Discovery Symposium - Spring 2013
The Nature of Discovery Symposium brings together RI high school biology teachers who are participating in Project ARISE, their students, Brown scientists and graduate students for poster presentations and discussions focused on the research and discovery process as a way to connect inquiry to the relevance of science to everyday life.
Collaboration between scientists and communication to the general public is an important part of the scientific process. The Nature of Discovery Symposium gives high school students first-hand experience in this important aspect of science.
Students will have an opportunity to present their original ideas, including how they chose their experiments; how they determined what questions to pose; why they designed their experiments a certain way and how they chose to collect and analyze data.
Download the Nature of Discovery Symposium Information Sheet
View the Spring 2013 Abstract Directory
When: May 11, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: UPDATED LOCATION Andrews Dining Hall, Brown University, 211 Bowen Street, Providence, RI
Cost: There is no registration fee.
Registration: We are no longer accepting registrations. Please contact arise@brown.edu for further information.
Who Should Attend: ARISE teachers, students and their guests
Schedule of Events
9:00 – 9:30 AM |
Check-in and Poster Set-up |
9:30 – 10:30 AM |
Keynote Lecture |
10:30 – 11:00 AM |
Graduate Student Discussion |
11:00 – 11:30 AM |
Student Poster Presentations (odd numbered posters) |
11:30 – 12:00 PM |
Student Poster Presentations (even numbered posters) |
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Lunch (provided) |
12:45 – 1:15 PM |
Student Oral Presentation |
1:15 – 1:30 PM |
Closing Remarks and Presentations of Certificates |
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Linda Resnik,
Brown University, Associate Professor of Health Services, Policy & Practice
Dr. Resnik's research activities bridge the methodologies of rehabilitation and health services research. Her research focuses on the following areas: 1) design and evaluation of advanced upper limb prosthetic devices and other assistive technologies; 2) development and evaluation of rehabilitation outcomes measures; 3) delivery and effectiveness of rehabilitation services. She is a member of 3 research teams; Brown's Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research, Providence VA HSR&D funded Research Enhancement Program, and RR&D funded Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology (CfNN).
Guidelines for Abstract Submission and Presenting at the Symposium
Project ARISE teachers and their students are invited to Brown University for the Nature of Discovery Symposium. Students will be given the opportunity to present on research performed independently or with their classmates. Student work should represent original ideas. The process of inquiry should be the focus of the presentation.
Content does not need to be related to topics covered during ARISE workshops (of course, with the exception of inquiry). Emphasis should be placed on the process by which students chose their experiments. How did they arrive at the questions they posed? Why did they design their experiments in a certain way? How did they choose to collect and analyze data?
Abstracts
Students should submit an abstract that introduces the project they wish to present.
Students should complete the abstract submission form.
The abstract should not exceed 250 words and should address the following points:
- Topic What is your research about?
- Purpose How did you arrive at the questions posed? What questions did you hope to answer by doing your research?
- Hypothesis What did you predict your research would reveal?
- Experimental methods How did you test your hypothesis? Why did you design your experiments as you did?
- Results and Conclusions How did you choose to collect and analyze data? List the most important conclusions. Was your hypothesis supported?
Posters
At the symposium, the majority of student work will be presented in the form of a poster.
Posters should fit onto poster boards that are 48 inches wide x 45 inches high, and should include the follwoing information:
- Title
- Authors
- Introduction – including purpose and hypothesis
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Conclusions
- References
Tips for poster preparation:
- Posters should stimulate discussion, not give a long presentation. Therefore, keep text to a minimum and emphasize graphics.
- Materials should be easily read at a distance of 4 feet. Use a font size of at least 14 point and double space.
- Place related materials (photo with accompanying text) close together.
Oral presentations
Two students will be chosen to present their work in a 10 minute oral presentation. Teachers can recommend a student for an oral presentation by emailing arise@brown.edu.
Photo Authorization Release and Disability and Medical Accomodations Form
The Photo Authorization Release and Disability and Medical Accomodations Form must be completed by all who attend the symposium. Forms from students under the age of 18 require a signature from parent or legal guardian.
Guest Allergy Form
If applicable, please review Brown University's food allergy policy and complete the Guest Allergy Form. Forms should be returned via fax (401-863-3916) or emailed to cecourses@brown.edu by April 22. Note: Vegetarian options will be part of lunch.
Directions and Parking
The main entrance to Andrews Dining Hall is located on Pembroke Campus. After parking, walk down Cushing Street into Pembroke Campus and Andrews Dining Hall is on the left. Street parking is available in the vicinity. Please follow Nature of Discovery Symposium signs. Visit the Andrews Dining Hall page for additional directions and a campus map.