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 [email protected] 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 2026 – Spring 2027).

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.

What information can you share about presenting a poster?
Below is some information. See the Presenter Information link for more information.
-- Poster size suggestions. If you have a poster from another presentation that is not one of these suggested sizes, what you have is fine.
---- 32 inches x 40 inches
---- 28 inches x 35 inches
-- Templates with Seattle University branding:
----- Portrait Canva | Powerpoint
----- Landscape Canva | Powerpoint

Will there be workshops or places where I can get help with writing a presentation description, creating a poster, or giving a presentation?
Yes! Lemieux Library is offering workshops to students (view the upcoming workshops calendar). This year, we are offering these workshops. More will be added as they are needed. If you cannot make it but need the information, reach out to Yen Tran [email protected].
-- 3/8 1-2pm Lemieux Library 351 Writing an Abstract for a Conference Proposal
-- 4/12 1-2pm Lemieux Library 351 Writing an Abstract for a Conference Proposal
-- 5/3 1-2pm Lemieux Library 351 Creating a Poster for a Conference or Class Presentation
-- 5/10 1-2pm Lemieux Library 351 Creating a Poster for a Conference or Class Presentation

How do I get my poster printed?
If you are a student in College of Science and Engineering, please email [email protected] to coordinate printing available through the college.
For students not in the College of Science and Engineering, SU's Repographics is a great option for printing your poster at a reasonable price. You can use their online form or visit them to put in an order. Please send your print job to them at least a week before SRCCon to make sure it will be printed in time. If printing a poster is a financial hardship for you, please reach out to [email protected].

Will there be capstone or departmental presentations?
Yes, capstone or departmental presentations will be available. Faculty should contact Tara Roth at [email protected] 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: href="https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/src-con/speakers.html>Presenter Information page and href="https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/src-con/information.html>Submission Information page, and reach out to [email protected] if you don’t see your question answered there.