General

 

Q: Who hosts the Colloquium?
A: The Colloquium is a product of the joint effort of many organizations across campus. The Colloquium is primarily hosted by the College Academic Council and the Office of the Provost. However, we are assisted by a number of campus sponsors for whom we are very grateful. Sponsors will be updated next year for the 2018 Colloquium.

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Application

 

Q: What subject areas are considered for the Colloquium?
A: The Colloquium considers research in the fields of humanities, business, policy and social science. If you have questions about whether your research fits within the Colloquium's focus areas, please email us at gucolloquium@gmail.com.

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Q: What kinds of research are considered for the Colloquium?
A: The Colloquium considers research in all forms, whether it is an individual or group paper, a community-based project, a performing arts project, a video, a photo series, or in any other forms. 

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Q: Does the Colloquium accept works in progress?
A: Yes, the Colloquium strongly encourages works in progress, especially senior theses. This is a great opportunity for you to articulate your research and receive constructive feedback from a diverse audience. Interested applicants should submit whatever research they have accumulated at the time of the submission deadline. 

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Q: What if I conducted research over the summer, through an internship, or independently? Will the Colloquium consider research conducted outside of Georgetown?

A: Yes. Summer research, group research, and independent research are all considered, so long as they reflect the work of a Georgetown University undergraduate student. Please direct specific questions to gucolloquium@gmail.com.

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Q: May I submit a research paper in a foreign language?

A: Yes, as long as you include an abstract in English and prepare to present in English.

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Q: I am a first-year student. Could I be considered for the Colloquium?
A:Yes! The Colloquium considers undergraduate students of all years, schools, and majors.

 

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Presentations

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Q: What presentation types are available?

A: Students can present their research through the medium which they think is most appropriate, including paper presentations, posters, videos, art pieces, and performances. Paper presentations will be either organized in panels, consisting of 15-20 minute presentations per person, or keynotes, which include a 30 minute presentation per person. We can also provide poster printing services, or give stipends for presenters to print posters themselves. 

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Q: How and when are panels assigned?
A: To highlight the interdisciplinary nature of academic inquiry, we will divide the panels by theme. Therefore, students in the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences may find themselves in the same panel, as long as their research deals with a common subject (for example, environmental studies, public health, etc.) from different perspectives. We hope to stimulate dialogues across disciplines and encourage students to consider multiple dimensions of their topics. However, some research topics may not naturally fit with other submissions. If students submitting paper presentations would or would not like to be included in a panel, they should note their preferences in the initial submission. 

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Q: Will projectors and A/V equipment be provided for panel and individual presentations?
A: Yes. Please feel free to include slides and multimedia in your presentations, as long as they can run on university computers in those venues. Any special equipment requests should be submitted as soon as possible to gucolloquium@gmail.com.

 

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Attendance

 

Q: I would like to attend the Colloquium. How will I know where to go?
A: A schedule—with presentation titles and locations—will be published prior to the Colloquium. During the Colloquium, full schedules will be posted throughout the venue.

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Q: I am not a Georgetown student. May I attend the Colloquium?
A: Yes! We welcome anyone, within and outside the Georgetown University, to attend the Colloquium.

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Q: I cannot find the answer to my question, what should I do?
A: Please contact us at gucolloquium@gmail.com. A Planning Committee member will respond promptly.