WE'RE GOING VIRTUAL! PLEASE JOIN US ONLINE ON MAY 1st 2020
Nu Rho Psi Beta in NJ presents an Undergraduate Research Conference
AXON:
"Advancing Cross-Disciplinary Outreach in Neuroscience"
Brain Machine Interfaces 2020
Friday May 1st
The Rutgers and SUNY Old Westbury Chapters of the Nu Rho Psi National Honors Society invite all to our first annual AXON undergraduate research symposium. This includes psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science and more! In alignment with Nu Rho Psi's 2019-2020 Annual Theme, our conference will include a research spotlight on Brain Machine Interfaces. Looking for a student? Looking for a research lab? Come join us! The symposium will be a great opportunity for students to apply their science communication skills, but also network with current faculty and students, and develop their career paths.
Students conducting research in Brain Science are invited to submit abstracts of their past and ongoing research projects by the extended deadline of Sunday April 19th, at 11:59pm by clicking the link below. Abstracts should be 100-300 words long.
One Best Virtual Poster Presenter winner will receive a $100 prize from NuRhoPsi and a laptop! Two runners-up will each be awarded $75! To be eligible, you must register to present your poster in a 10-minute time-slot online, which will include a Q&A after you present.
An additional $100 prize will be awarded for the Best Scientific Written Communicator to the poster and its submitted abstract with the best visuals, format, and scientific writing. Your poster must be submitted to the conference organizers in JPG format by Sunday April 26th 2020 to be considered for this award.
This conference is FREE to attend.
Registration is required HERE.
NEW Event Info: Friday, May 1st 12:30pm-4:30pm online
We will be hosting this conference using ZOOM technology. You must register to receive a link to join the virtual conference space.
Enjoy getting together online, in the spirit of practicing social distancing and not social isolation!
12:30 to 12:45pm -- Welcome and introduction by Drs. Bieszczad, Neuwirth, and Phan: What is NuRhoPsi, and What are our goals today?
12:50 to 2:00pm -- INVITED SPEAKER
Dr. Raddy Ramos, "Neocortical and cerebellar malformations in control mice"
Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education
New York Institute of Technology
2:00 to 2:15pm -- Short Break with Q&A featuring recent PhD Graduates.Ask about grad school applications, how to write a personal statement, what to put on your CV and more!
2:15 to 4:15pm -- UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SESSION -- Speaker list TBD from submitted abstracts.
4:15 to 4:30pm -- Closing Remarks and Poster Awards by Drs. Bieszczad, Neuwirth, and Phan.
Organizing Committee:
Faculty: Dr. Mimi Phan (RU), Dr. Kasia M. Bieszczad (RU), Dr. Lorenz Neuwirth (SUNY)
Students: From SUNY Old Westbury NeuroPsych Club: Jewel N. Joseph, Michael T. Verrengia, Oscar E. Lopez, Michelle A. Vasquez, George Cruz, Ericka Cabanas. From Rutgers Nu Rho Psi Club: Giorgia Merolli, Jessica Stephenson, Anusha Patil
Submit your abstract by April 19th 2020 with our Google form by clicking "Yes, I will present a poster!" below:
About our speaker:
Dr. Raddy Ramos is a neuroscientist with interests in the anatomy and physiology of the developing brain and the mechanisms underlying brain malformations. At the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, he is involved in teaching (lecture and laboratory), research, and college service (i.e., Institutional Review Board, Instructional Animal Care and Use Committee). In his lab, Dr. Ramos mentors undergraduate and medical student research assistants who often earn co-authorship on conference presentations as well as in peer-reviewed publications. His research interests also include science education and medical education, and he currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education. He received his master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Connecticut and bachelor's degree from the Binghamton University-State University of New York.
FAQs:
Q: How will I present my poster?
A: You will have to choose between an oral presentation (live!) which will be scheduled during the ZOOM conference between 2:15pm and 4:15pm (this is our synchronous option); OR a static poster that will be posted on our conference website under "Posters" on May 1st (this is our asynchronous option).
Q: Can I pre-record my poster presentation?
A: You are welcome to submit a short video instead of a static poster to post on our conference website (our asynchronous option). However, you will not be eligible for the Best Virtual Poster Award unless you present live! at AXON. However, your submission will remain eligible for the Best Scientific Written Communicator Award.
Q: What format should my poster be in?
A: You must submit a copy of your poster regardless of whether you are going to present synchronously or asynchronously at AXON. We will only accept posters in JPG format. So be sure to Save As... or Print... to a JPG if you are using Powerpoint or Adobe Illustrator, or any other platforms.
Q: I would like to select an oral presentation for presenting my poster at AXON. How much time will be given to each oral presenter?
A: Please plan to give your "poster talk" in no more than 7-8 minutes. We will also make time for a short Q&A after your presentation.
Q: Where do I send my poster?
A: After you submit your abstract, you will be given instructions on how to submit your poster PDF at the email address you provided.
Q: I won an award! How do I get my prize?
A: The organizers will contact you directly via email to arrange for the remote delivery of your award. Congrats!