Research Symposium
Research Symposium
The Research Symposium is a chance for students in the African Studies Program, to share their research as well as seek constructive feedback from peers, faculty and staff.
Research Competition
The competition is open to undergraduate students enrolled in the African Studies Program engaged in research related to Africa.
Upon completion of the research, students will be asked to present their findings to the African Studies community at the Research Symposium on Thursday, March 11,2010 from 3-7pm, 4130 Posvar Hall
There are three prizes for undergraduate students. These are as follows:
First Place $150
Second Place $100
Third Place $ 50
Requirements:
- Students must be enrolled in the African Studies Program.
- Research proposal must have content relating to Africa.
- Research description Summary (1 page single spaced): A brief synopsis of the research being presented. Deadline for this synopsis November 30th 2009.
- The research proposal must be typewritten type written, double-spaced, and should have a minimum of 15 pages and should be no longer than 20 pages.
- Students must present their proposals at the research symposium on Thursday, March 11 2010 from 3-7pm, 4130 Posvar Hall.
- Proposals are due January 31st 2010 and these must be submitted via email to africast@pitt.edu or in person to Sandra Matoushaya at 4138 Posvar Hall.
DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: JANUARY 31ST 2010