National McNair Scholars Research Conference
and Graduate School Fair
University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
October 11-12, 2012
Focusing on developing excellence in academia and beyond, the University of Delaware's 10th Annual National McNair Scholars Research Conference offers an opportunity for scholars to experience a simulated professional research conference, as well as an opportunity to network with scholars and faculty from across the country. The conference promises a lively forum for intellectual exchange and debate, as well as an occasion to develop cultural, social, and scholarly excellence.
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Graduate
school fair and visitation
Take advantage of this opportunity not only to meet with 90+ graduate school representatives at the Graduate
School Fair, but to also visit University of Delaware graduate programs and meet current graduate students.
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UD tours
Several opportunities to tour the University of Delaware campus will be provided on Thursday, October 11, 1-4 p.m.
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Interactive
workshop sessions
Hands-on sessions
will prepare students for the graduate school transition.
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Research
poster session
Designed to
foster one-on-one interaction, the poster session provides an opportunity
for scholars to share the results of their research. Posters will be judged by discipline.
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Keynote
speaker: Jeff Johnson
 Journalist, MSNBC contributor, White House correspondent for theGrio.com, social activist, author, and motivational speaker. Click here for details.
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Poetry slam featuring The Twin Poets
 Plan to attend this fun spoken-word kickoff event, October
11 at 7:30 p.m. All conference attendees welcome to attend and/or
compete. Cash prizes. Click here for details.
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Networking
This year's preconference includes a networking etiquette panel and networking mixer.
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Social activities
Conference participants can participate in and attend a TRIO Poetry Slam and Closing Dance.
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