FAQs

What is SRCCon?
SRCCon is the Seattle University Student Research and Creativity Conference. It is a campus-wide event for graduate and undergraduate students to share research projects and creative works. SRCCon is a reimagining and relaunching of the previously known Seattle University Undergraduate Research Association (SUURA) conference.

Who can present at the conference?
Undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines and programs are encouraged to submit their information to present at the conference. All presentations will require a faculty member to sign off on it.

Can faculty present at SRCCon with a student?
The intention of SRCCon is to showcase student research and creative work, so only students should present. If a work was done in close collaboration with a faculty member, the student should acknowledge this during their presentation.

What types of presentations will be available?
We will be accepting
--oral presentations
--posters
--creative showcases (poetry reading, film screening, photography, dance, etc.). Contact UGR@seattleu.edu directly to discuss and apply for a creative arts showcase, as these may require securing facilities beyond our typical presentation spaces and must be coordinated with campus partners and faculty mentors well in advance.

Can I present a project from last year?
Students who are currently enrolled can submit presentations for projects completed during the current academic year (Summer 2025 – Spring 2026). For the 2026 conference, projects completed in Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Spring 2026 are eligible.

Can I present projects-in-progress or does the project have to be completed?
We are accepting presentations for both completed projects and projects-in-progress.

How long will the presentations be?
--Oral presentations are 15-20 minutes long and are given on a one-hour panel.
--Capstone or departmental presentations may vary and will be determined by the faculty member.
--Poster Sessions are one hour.
--Creative showcases can vary depending on the format.

Does the research or creative work need to be done as part of a course?
No. As long as an SU faculty member advised or mentored your project and can sign off on your presentation, you are eligible to present.

Will I be presenting with other students?
Yes! The planning team will be grouping student presentations together. The conference will be a mix of disciplinary and interdisciplinary panels based on the topic.

Will there be capstone or departmental presentations?
Yes, capstone or departmental presentations will be available. Faculty should contact Tara Roth at rotht@seattleu.edu if you would like to have your students present at SRCCon!

If my faculty mentor is on sabbatical or no longer at SU, can I ask another SU faculty member to complete the form?
Yes. You may reach out to another faculty member within a similar academic field. First, ask them if they would be willing to review your work. Then, if they agree, ask them to complete the faculty mentor form on your behalf.

Can I present more than once at SRCCon?
To ensure a diversity of voices, this year we will only accept one presentation from each student.

If I presented my project somewhere else, can I still present at SRCCon?
Yes! We would be happy to have you share with the SU community!

Further questions about Oral Presentations or Poster Sessions?
Please see our: Submission Information Page, and reach out to UGR@seattle.edu if you don’t see your question answered there.