Fall Virtual Symposium (FVS)

The Fall Virtual Symposium (FVS) is an annual showcase for OSU undergraduates to present their research, scholarship, and creative projects to the broader university and community. 

Undergraduates from all academic disciplines, in all years of study, and all stages of research will present a diversity of topics, approaches and interests at OSU.  Students will present a 5-minute pre-recorded talk which will be uploaded in Canvas.

FVS Timeline

September 13 Registration opens

October 4 and 7

Pre-Recorded and Elevator Pitch Workshop (Zoom)
November 1

Deadline for presenters to register (11:59pm PT)

November 8 Deadline for presenters to upload talks to Canvas (11:59pm PT)
November 10 Deadline for OSU community members to register to attend

November 12

FVS begins - Canvas page opens

Information for Presenters 

Students will create 5-minute pre-recorded talks which will be uploaded to Canvas. Each student will host their own discussion board where peers, mentors, and other OSU community members will ask questions and engage in dialogue during the event. 

How to Create Your Pre-Recorded Talk

Information for Attendees

To virtually attend FVS and to ensure that you have full access to the Canvas site, you will need to RSVP above. Those who RSVP will be added to the Canvas course the day of the event. Please check your email or log in to Canvas to accept your Canvas invitation. Once in the Canvas site, you will be able to view presenters’ recordings, ask questions, and engage in dialogue via the Canvas discussion board function. 

Please note: Community members who wish to attend the presentations will need to create a Canvas account here and then register. All are welcome to participate and join us in celebrating the achievements of our talented students.

  • Name
  • Email Addresses
  • University Affiliation*
  • Are you currently affiliated with Oregon State University?
  • OSU ID Number*
  • Contact Information

 

  • Primary Presenter Questions
  • At which campus are you currently enrolled? *
  • What is your Primary College?*
  • Major*

 

  • How many people will be presenting on this project?  Some presentations may involve a group of undergraduates who have collaborated on a group project. For group presentations, submit ONE APPLICATION ONLY*
  • Length of pre-recorded talk: Are you interested in presenting a 3- or 5-minute pre-recorded talk?
  • Plenary Talk: Are you interested in being considered to present a live 3- or 5-minute talk on October 23 at our kickoff event between 5-6pm?

 

  • Please select your Advisor, NOTE: We request that the individual holding this position be a faculty member rather than a graduate student.
  • Select the Faculty Advisor's College.  If this project was in collaboration with a non-OSU group please choose 'Other' and list the Advisor/Mentor's affiliation.*
  • Do you have an additional advisor?  

 

  • Project Title (Please use title case. In title case, all words except for articles, conjunctions, and (short) prepositions are capitalized (for example of how titles should look, see last year's presentations). *
  • Submit your abstract, summary, or creative statement below. A maximum of 2,200 characters (including spaces) are allowed. Need help writing an abstract? Learn how to write an abstract