Information for Participants

All abstract submission workshops for the 火狐体育 symposium have passed. If you would like access to a recording of the workshop, please send an email to irbassistant@montclair.edu.

The following information is required for submission:

1. Name, email and school/college of student lead (if you are presenting in a group, only one student should act as the student lead who submits the abstract via Cayuse).
   • REMINDER: All students submitting an abstract will need a Cayuse IRB account. Request your account here.
2. The names of any co-presenters, if applicable.
   • Co-presenters include students who are not submitting the abstract, but names will be listed on the poster and will be in attendance to present at the symposium.
3. Name, email and school/college of faculty advisor (and additional faculty research team members, if any).
4. Institutional Review Board approval if using human or subjects in the study.
   • If you are unsure about whether or not your project requires IRB approval, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the IRB office.
5. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (ICAUC) approval if using non-human vertebrate animals in the study.
   • If you are unsure about whether or not your project requires IACUC approval, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the IACUC office.
6. Presentation title.
   • All presentation titles should start with “SRS” (example: “SRS – Title of Research Project”).
7. Course and professor name, if you are presenting your research as a part of a course (example: “ANTH 100, Dr. Professor Name”).
8. A 250-word (maximum) abstract. Please include the following sections:
   • An Introduction section that provides an overview of your project, research questions or hypotheses.
   • A Methods section that covers the methodology of your research and/or the method used to collect the data.
   • Finally, a Results section that summarizes the results of your research, the conclusions and outcomes, and the implications of the research based on your data. If you do not have results at the point of submission, please let us know when you anticipate having data analysis completed.

For any questions, please email irbassistant@montclair.edu or reviewboard@montclair.edu.

• Because of the size of the panels where the posters will be displayed, the poster dimensions should not exceed 28.7″W x 40.6″L (portrait) or 40.6″W x 28.7″L (landscape). Posters that are 24″ x 36″ ($15 to print) or 24″ x 40″ ($20 to print) may be printed at the ADP Center (UN-1140).
• The ADP Center for Learning Technologies is in the College of Education and Human Services (UN 1140). Posters will be printed in the order received with ample time before the event. You will be notified when your poster is available for pick-up.
• Please follow the Poster Formatting Guidelines as specified on the ADP Center website. To have your poster printed please complete the Poster Printing Request Form. When submitting the request form please indicate in the comments section that this is a request for the Student Research Symposium. If you have questions about formatting or printing, contact the ADP Center at 973-655-5220 or adpcenter@montclair.edu.
• If you do not wish to use the ADP Center, or if you do not submit in time, you may print at any off-campus printing center as long as the dimensions are within the stated guidelines. The poster cannot exceed 28.7″W x 40.6″L (portrait) or 40.6″W x 28.7″L (landscape).

TIME	EVENT
8:00 am	Check-In Opens
8:00 – 8:40 am	Light Continental Breakfast & Refreshments
8:40 – 8:45 am	Welcome Dr. Stefanie Brachfeld, Vice Provost for Research and Interim Dean of the Graduate School
8:45 – 9:00 am	Opening Remarks President Jonathan Koppell
9:00 – 10:00 am	Poster Session 1
10:05 – 10:25 am	Presentation 1: Dr. Laura Lakusta, Professor of Psychology and the 2020 University Distinguished Scholar Peeking into the Minds of Babies: Insights about Nature and Nurture
10:30 – 11:30 am	Poster Session 2
11:35 – 11:55 am	Presentation 2: Dr. Chantelle Wright, Executive Director for Experiential Education and Career Connections From College to Career: The Evolution of Student Career Preparation
12:00 – 1:00 pm	Poster Session 3
1:05 – 1:25 pm	Presentation 3: Dr. Manuel Gonzalez, Professor of Psychology Understanding the AI Age of Hiring
1:30 – 2:30 pm	Poster Session 4

 

Below is a list of questions you may have about the Student Research Symposium. If you have a question that is not answered below, please email us at irbassistant@montclair.edu or reviewboard@montclair.edu.

My research involves human participants, do I need special permission?

Yes, you will need to get approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

What if my abstract is over the 250-word limit?

Abstract submissions over 250 words will be sent back to you by the review committee until the submission is 250 words or less. Therefore, it is imperative that you attempt various drafts of your abstract before submitting your abstract through Cayuse.

I’ve never written an abstract before. Is there any guidance on abstract preparation?

You can view our Sample Abstracts below to assist you in preparing your own abstract.

Can my abstract be rejected?

The Student Research Symposium is being organized for the benefit of all students on campus and we would like to provide everyone with the opportunity to participate. However, we would like students to maintain high standards in their submissions and presentations. Your initial submission will be reviewed and either 1) be accepted, or 2) a request for edits will be made. If you are required to edit and resubmit, please consider the suggestions provided and submit your edits before the deadline. We recommend that you consult with your mentors while preparing or revising your abstract. If you’re able to revise your abstract sufficiently, your submission will be accepted.

Can I submit more than one abstract/proposal?

Students can only be the primary presenter/author for one proposal. Students are welcome to serve as co-presenter on additional proposals.

I presented my poster at a different conference. Can I present it at the Student Research Symposium?

Yes, you can present a poster that has already been presented.

I plan to present my research at another conference in the future (after the Student Research Symposium). Can I present it at the Student Research Symposium to gain some experience?

If you want to present a poster that will be presented at a later conference, please be sure to get this approved by the other conference.

I presented my poster at a different conference. Do I have to print a new poster?

If your poster is within our size guidelines, you do not have to print a new one. You will need to print a new poster if your poster exceeds 28.7″W x 40.6″L (portrait) or 40.6″W x 28.7″L (landscape).

My poster will be a different size than what is specified on the ADP site. What do I do?

If the poster does not fit into the ADP guidelines, you will have to use an outside printing source. Either way, the dimensions cannot exceed 28.7″W x 40.6″L (portrait) or 40.6″W x 28.7″L (landscape).

Can I use a tri-fold to present my poster?

No, trifolds will not be accepted.

What if I miss the abstract submission deadline? Can I still submit?

Unfortunately, there is no grace period, and the April 9th deadline is strict. The symposium is held every year, and we recommend you plan on submitting the following year.

I tried to submit my abstract the night it was due and it wouldn’t go through. Now I’ve missed the deadline. What should I do?

Unfortunately, we cannot accept your abstract after the deadline, irrespective of the reason. We strongly suggest you submit the abstract at least a few days before the deadline.

My abstract has figures/images/tables/equations/formulas…how can I submit them?

If your abstract contains any of the above-mentioned features, you will notice a section within the Cayuse abstract submission that allows you to upload them in Word doc format. Please note that this is not a required component of your abstract submission.

I have other commitments on the same day of the symposium. Can I be scheduled for a certain poster session time slot?

The Student Research Symposium will be held on Friday, April 25, 火狐体育. We understand that students have busy school and work schedules. A follow-up Qualtrics survey will be sent to all student presenters following abstract approval. In this survey, 4 different poster presentation sessions will be listed as seen on the SRS schedule. Please select all of the time slots that you (and any co-presenters) are available for, and we will try our best to accommodate your request.

When do I present or discuss my poster?

All presenters are encouraged to attend the entire day’s events. You will be notified of your specific poster presentation scheduled time prior to the symposium. Your presence will be required at your scheduled session.

I’ve never given a presentation before outside of class. Is there any opportunity to rehearse and get suggestions to improve my presentation?

We recommend that you practice in front of family and friends and also prepare your presentation in advance so that you can practice with your advisor. The Public Speaking Resource Center on campus can also help you prepare and rehearse your presentation.

I’ve never created a research poster before. Do you have any recommendations?

Check out some of our sample posters in the section below. Looking for more tips and guidance? Check out this website.

Who will be attending this symposium?

The entire campus community is invited to attend the symposium. Typically, faculty, students, staff and guests of the presenters will be in attendance.

Can I invite family or friends?

We welcome your family and friends to attend the Symposium. The Symposium is a wonderful opportunity for you to showcase your work.

CART

Music Works: The Effects of Music and Performance

This study is displaying the effects of music on task performance of 20 students (10 males and 10 females). These students will be taking two questionnaires consisting of five questions each. The questions are from an IQ exam. This was chosen because the IQ exam consists of categories of verbal, spatial, logic, mathematical, and pattern recognition. Humans use these skills on an everyday basis. Although the questionnaires will not determine one’s intelligence, but just to score the performance on correct answers. The students will have the first questionnaire with/without music and the second questionnaire the opposite treatment. I will also be measuring the brain wave lengths of stimulation using the electroencephalogram (EEG) when listening to music and doing the questionnaire. Also will monitor and measure heart rate variability and skin responses using a pulse oximeter.

A Virtual communication revolution: Analysis of the use of social media by organizations

New media technologies have revolutionized virtually every facet of human society. They have altered the way we work, the way we learn and the way we teach. The purpose of this study is to examine how organizations use social media as a dialogic means of engaging, adopting and enhancing various communication strategies with their stakeholders. Two organizations were selected and monitored during a three week time period for this study: Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. This study will examine the function and impact of social media usage upon these organizations and will address key communication factors within each social media platform: strategy, capacity, governance and environment. The study will also highlight how social media interfaces with different publics and can promote economic, organizational and cultural engagement.

CEHS

A Family Therapist Matrix for Working with Adolescent and Sibling Substance Abuse

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Neuroscience and Counseling: An Integrative Approach

This research group examines recent progress in neuroscience as it pertains to the counseling profession. Neuroscience research is rapidly accumulating information on the human brain, which begs one fundamental question: What does it all mean? To begin to answer that question, neuroresearchers working from a biological epistemology must take into account other disciplines. Many disciplines including biological and behavioral sciences and humanities are equally challenged to accommodate the findings of neuroscience. The coming decades will see a true convergence of knowledge, with traditional boundaries blurred by a growing understanding of the mind’s biological and functional operations and its reverberating effect on:

1. what we know about human development, learning and motivation,
2. how we define, treat, and prevent disorders and disease, and
3. how we promote health and wellbeing.

Professional counselors naturally work from a multidisciplinary convergent perspective, aiming to optimize client growth and well being by integrating purposeful, culturally-embedded communication with science-informed and developmentally appropriate interventions. This focus positions counselors to make full use of neuroscience’s discoveries. This poster presents current developments and future trends in neuroscience as it pertains to the counseling profession. We also identify some questions these developments raise for the biological and the behavioral sciences, and the humanities with hopes of inviting a multidisciplinary dialogue.

CHSS

FDA and the First Amendment Effects on Off-Label Drug Marketing

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CSAM

Modeling Gravitational Waves

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Alleles and Addiction

The purpose of this experiment is to determine how variations in dopamine levels present in the human brain may or may not potentially make an individual vulnerable to certain addictions, more specifically, media addictions. Addiction to social media is the number one form of addiction plaguing America today. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter present in many organisms, and it is produced by the brain. Dopamine is similar to all neurotransmitters and it serves many purposes; it is linked with the brain’s system of motivation and reward. Our study will be based on researching dopamine excretion in reference to alleles that control such levels of excretion. As a follow up, we will determine whether or not the stimulus will express symptoms of addiction. Addiction should alter allele expression and increase levels of dopamine production. We found this particular topic appealing due to the various notable addictions that individuals unfortunately experience.

SBUS

How A Team of Montclair State University Students Created A Sports Ticket Sales Strategy in 24 Hours: What We Learned from Taking Part in the Sports Marketing Association National Case Study

This poster will discuss how a team of Montclair State sports marketing students led by Dr. Ric Jensen competed in the national case competition at the Annual Conference of the Sports Marketing Association in Philadelphia in the fall of 2014. The poster will discuss how the group prepared for the competition, the framework of the competition (how much time they had to create a presentation and the resources they could use), and how and to whom their ideas were presented. The poster will describe the ticket sales strategy that was developed, and what students learned by taking part in this competition that will help their careers.

Super Bowl Ad Effectiveness

Companies spend millions of dollars for a coveted 30-second spot on the top viewed event on television, the Super Bowl. Whether a company is creating brand awareness, attempting to gain an edge on competitors or announcing a new project, Super Bowl ads are the best way to achieve these goals. Social media feeds fill up with reactions to the different commercials, and entertainment websites write articles titled “10 Best Super Bowl Commercials 2015.” However, are these companies truly benefiting from this hefty financial investment? Should these companies simply consider their Super Bowl advertisements a “win” for brand awareness because the event was watched by millions of TV sets? We aim to measure the effectiveness of the 2015 Super Bowl advertisements using key marketing metrics, including Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI). We will reference historical data, numbers from last year’s Super Bowl, as a means of comparison.