St. Thomas University students are invited to participate in the 11th Annual Student Research and Ideas Fair by giving a 15-minute paper presentation, a poster, or presenting their work in another medium such as a radio or video broadcast. Any and all topics of student research are eligible for inclusion in the Fair.

This annual event provides an opportunity for students to learn what is involved in academic conference participation. The fair will be held Friday, March 14, 2014 from 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm.  Lunch will be provided.

Students must have a faculty mentor to assist them. Faculty mentors will help students with the choice of research topic, the preparation of the abstract, and their presentation.

Abstracts must be submitted by Friday, February 7, 2014 in MS Word format and must include the following information:

Student’s name, department, and year of study
Contact information, including email address and local telephone number
Faculty mentor’s name and department
Presentation format and audio-visual requirements
Title of presentation
Whether the research project is from an Honours Thesis, Independent Study, Class Project, or Other
A short abstract (maximum 200 words)

Please e-mail your Abstract to Janice Wylde (jwylde@stu.ca).

If you have any questions, please contact the 2014 Student Research & Ideas Fair Organizing Committee at jwylde@stu.ca or 460-0358.

Student Trip to Houston 

St. Thomas University selects one or two students to attend the Student Research Symposium at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, where they present their research. This Symposium in Houston will be held April 10–12.  Students who are selected would leave Fredericton on April 9 and return on April 13.

If you are available for travel on these dates, please let us know if you would like to be considered by the Selection Committee.  You must have a valid passport at time of travel.

Thank you.

Dr. Kim Fenwick
Dean of Social Sciences