What is an academic conference? <\/b><\/p>\n
According to Wikipedia,<\/span> an academic conference or symposium is a conference for researchers (not necessarily academics) to present and discuss their work. Together with academic or scientific journals, conferences provide an important channel for exchange of information between researchers. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What are the different kinds of conferences and examples? <\/b><\/p>\n What are the different roles in a conference? <\/b><\/p>\n Different presentations and what you can expect:<\/b><\/p>\n Can undergraduates<\/strong> present? <\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Round Tables <\/b><\/p>\n (You sit at the table with your presentations. People will sit around the table to listen to you)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Posters<\/b><\/p>\n (You stand beside your poster. People will walk around in the exhibition hall and visit yours)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Can I get financial support for going to the conference? <\/b><\/p>\n You can apply for different grants, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a02) UBC Sociology Student Association (grant application is available in the Spring)<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a03) UBC Arts Undergraduate Society\u2019s Student Conference Grants <\/span><\/p>\n Student Conference Grants (50% of total costs up to a maximum of $500) are intended to facilitate opportunities for extracurricular, enhanced learning for students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts by offsetting financial hardships or funding shortfalls precluding participation in conferences, colloquia or, fora.<\/span> Why conference? <\/b><\/p>\n The thing you must do in a conference?<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0Hope to see you in the upcoming conferences!\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n by Siqi Xiao<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is an academic conference? According to Wikipedia, an academic conference or symposium is a conference for researchers (not necessarily academics) to present and discuss their work. Together with academic or scientific journals, conferences provide an important channel for exchange of information between researchers. \u00a0 Basically, it\u2019s a meeting to present your work! What are … Continue reading Academic Conference<\/span> Basically, it\u2019s a meeting to present your work!<\/span> <\/b><\/pre>\n\n
You should definitely apply to the LOCAL conferences because they are organized particularly for YOU! PSA is also super supportive for undergraduate students! <\/b><\/span><\/pre>\n\n
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You can attend conferences without presenting your research!<\/b><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
\n Types <\/i><\/b><\/td>\n Audience <\/i><\/b><\/td>\n \u00a0 What you can expect?<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n \n \n Powerpoint Presentation with formal papers <\/b>or research in progress<\/td>\n Senior faculties and professional sociologies<\/td>\n \n \n
Usually NO.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n Advanced scholars and peers<\/td>\n \n \n
YES!!!<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n Advanced scholars and peers<\/td>\n \n \n
YES!!!<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n YES! ! !<\/b><\/span><\/pre>\n\n
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\n<\/span>To apply, download the Student Conference Grant Application Form.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Please email VP Finance Mateuz Miadlikowski at aus.vpfinance@ubc.ca or Grants Coordinator Felix Wong at aus.grants@ubc.ca if you have any questions or concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Always TALK to more people!<\/b><\/span><\/pre>\n
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