Sponsoring a student’s research presentation in the annual Student Research Conference benefits students and faculty alike.  

Benefits for Your Student 

• It is a professional development opportunity. 
• It provides practice at attending, participating, and presenting at a professional conference.  
• It sets your student apart from their peers and their competition. 
• It is an opportunity to receive constructive feedback on their work. 
• It is an opportunity to network and meet other students and faculty. 
• It is an opportunity to enhance their resume or curriculum vitae. 
• It is a chance for your student to win recognition and a monetary award. 

Benefits for You 

• It is an opportunity to build, develop, and support your student. 
• It is an opportunity to receive constructive feedback on your work. 
• It is an opportunity for you to network and meet other students and faculty. 
• It is a professional development and/or teaching opportunity for tenure and/or promotion. 
• It is a recruiting venue in which you may meet your next student research assistant. 
• It contributes to building a culture that values research. 

Benefits for the University 

• A strong research culture raises the reputation of the university. 
• A strong research culture increases likelihood of extramural research funding. 
• The SRC promotes campus and community relationships. 
• A positive research experience aids in student recruitment and retention. 

How To Support Your Research Student 

• Ensure that your student’s research was completed primarily by them. 
• Ensure that your student’s research complies with all university policies (e.g. Academic Honesty, Code of Student Conduct, IRB, IACUC).  
• Provide input, guidance, and support as your student plans and executes their research and prepares their conference presentation.  
• Help ensure that the student’s work is of a scope and employs methodologies appropriate to comprise legitimate research in the discipline.