The Goal of the PSU Research Colloquium is to increase awareness and celebrate research activities happening on our campus by showcasing the works of our graduate and undergraduate students. Listed below, you will find details regarding the Research Colloquium and a breakdown of the expectations for each category.
**The details on this site are tentative and subject to revision by the Advisory Council for the PSU Research Colloquium.
Submissions will open soon
Questions? Contact Dr. Ram Gupta
Guidelines
The Research Colloquium welcomes participation from all PSU graduate and undergraduate students, as well as local high school students. Student research may include presentations on faculty research projects, class research projects, or independent projects. Proposals can be submitted in the following categories:
Requirements
Awards
Abstract
All projects require an abstract/summary of approximately 300 words highlighting the importance and significant outcomes of your research. Abstracts will be provided to judges before oral presentations and poster viewings.
Judging
Presentation Evaluation Criteria by Category
Presentations in all categories should expand upon the content of the submitted Abstract/Summary. Each presentation will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Judging will be based on these standards across all categories:
Each category will be judged separately to ensure a fair evaluation relevant to the discipline and academic level.
Abstracts from Past Colloquiums
Enjoy our collection of PSU Research Colloquium abstract books we have put together over the years showcasing our students' research.
2025 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book
2024 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book
2023 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book
2022 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book
2021 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book
2019 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book
2018 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book
2017 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book
2016 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book
2015 PSU Research Colloquium Abstract Book