Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)
The Belmont University Research Symposium provides Belmont students an opportunity to present the findings of their independent research projects, listen to distinguished speakers, and enjoy the company of fellow researchers. Below you will find a general schedule for the events of BURS and a detailed schedule with specific locations for student presentations.
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April 11, 2019
BURS Keynote Address
5:00 PM
4094 Janet Ayers Academic Center
“What the Maggot in My Scalp Taught
Me about the Process of Science.”
Dan Riskin, Ph,D.
Dr. Riskin received his Ph.D. from Cornell University and is a world-renowned expert on bat biology, evolution, and biomechanics. He is the host of Animal Planet’s Monsters Inside Me and the author of the book - Mother Nature is trying to Kill You. He’s been on The Tonight Show, the Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and a number of specials on Discovery Channel.
SEATING IS LIMITED!
DOORS WILL CLOSE AT 5:05 P.M.
4094 Janet Ayers Academic Center
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April 11, 2019
Student presentations
BURS 2019 Schedule and Abstracts
12:30 pm
Political Science I
Inman Health Science Bldg. 240
2:00 pm
Social Work
Inman Health Science Bldg. 211
3:00 pm
Curb College, AET, M.S. Audio Engineering I
Massey Center 413
3:30 pm
Bell Core
Massey Center 210
Chemistry
Inman Health Science Bldg. 312
Foreign Languages
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 5005
History
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 5001
Honors Artist Studio I
Johnson Center 303
Honors I
Massey Center 209A
Honors III
Massey Center 209B
Music
Hitch 235
Philosophy
Massey Center 304
Political Science II
McWhorter Hall 108
Theatre I
Johnson Center 324
Theatre II
Johnson Center 327
4:00 pm
English I and II
Inman Health Science Bldg. 340
5:30 pm
Art and Design
Johnson Center 422
Communication Studies
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 5003
Honors Artist Studio II
Johnson Center 303
Honors Artist Studio III
Johnson Center 324
Honors Artist Studio IV
Johnson Center 327
Honors II
McWhorter Hall 209A
Political Science III
McWhorter Hall 108
Psychological Science I-IV
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 5005
Psychological Science II
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 5008
Psychological Science III
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 5010
Sociology
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 2096
6:15 pm
Biology I/Biochemistry & Molecular Biology/Environmental Science
McWhorter Hall 429
Biology II
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 1045
Honors – Biology/Neuroscience
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 5001
6:30 pm
Curb College, AET, M.S. Audio Engineering II
McWhorter Hall 413
Mathematics & Computer Science
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 2143
Public Relations
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 1037
College of Theology and Christian Ministry
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 2080
7:00 pm
Asian Studies
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 2090
English II
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 2141
8:00 pm
Biology III
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 1045
Biology IV
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 1044
Biology V
Janet Ayers Academic Ctr 2140
INFORMATION NEEDED FOR BURS STUDENT PRESENTERS, FACULTY RESEARCH ADVISORS, AND DEPARTMENTAL SESSION REPRESENTATIVES
Student Presenters and Faculty Research Advisor Information:
1. Write your BURS abstract using the guidelines in the link below.
2. Submit abstract to your faculty research advisor who will forward to their BURS departmental session representative. Abstracts should be submitted by the advisors, not individual students.
Faculty Departmental Session Representative Information:
1. Compile all abstracts from your department/area using the guidelines in the link below.
2. Submit abstracts as individual Word documents for each session to Libby Severson (libby.severson@belmont.edu). All final submissions are DUE to Libby Severson by March 21.
3. Print convocation forms to be distributed at your sessions during BURS. Please see link below.
All final submissions are DUE to Libby Severson (libby.severson@belmont.edu) by March 21.
Program information should be published online (http://www.belmont.edu/burs/) by March 28.
Also available below is a link to guidelines for BURS student abstracts submissions. Abstracts should be submitted by the advisors, not individual students.
Departmental Session Submission Guidelines
BURS Student Abstract Submission Guidelines