Student Research Journey:Presenting Your Research

While there are clear guidelines for authorship, each situation is unique:

• Each author must have meaningfully contributed to the project—this might range from development of the methodology, carrying out the investigation, discussion and framing the paper or any number of other intellectual contributions
• Authorship order should reflect the leadership and contributions of the individuals (senior authors may be last)
• It is always wise to transparently discuss authorship up front—not the day of submission
• Read Full List of Authorship Guidelines

• Department, Center or Institute Meetings
• National Student Research Forum (here in Galveston in April)
• Other state or national student research meetings
• Specialty society or research meetings
• Ask your mentor for advice
• National Student Research Forum

Most mentors will have done these tasks and can assist you

• Helpful guidelines
• Production facilities on campus
• BioRender is available to create scientific figures and other detailed illustrations
• Instructional sessions for BioRender

• There are a number of helpful resources and templates for developing your presentation
• Be mindful of the time allotted for presentation, the type of session (poster session, podium talk, printed abstract or paper)
• Discuss with your mentor—each conference is different and have varied expectations

Your mentor, department, center and institute should be the first source of funds to defray the costs of presentation, submission, travel, and the conduct of your research

From time to time, the Senior Associate Dean may have funds available:

• Requests for support can be made online
• Requirements for funding include a note from your mentor, a lack of alternative funding, and appropriate documentation
• Allowable expenses will be reimbursed after submission of receipts
• Awards are made of up to $500, once per academic year