S³ 2025 Registration is now OPEN!

How to Register for S³

Only main presenters need to complete the registration form by Friday, January 3, 2025, at 5 PM PST. Once submitted, the registration form cannot be edited.

Co-presenters/co-authors do not need to register separately. They can be added later in the Presentation Submission Form, which includes details such as presentation title, abstract, mentors, co-presenters, and co-authors. This form must be submitted and finalized by Friday, January 24, 2025, at 5 PM PST.

Presentation information (e.g., presentation title, abstract, mentors, co-presenters and co-authors) can be edited after registration is complete and must be submitted and finalized by Friday January 24 at 5 PM PST.

Any questions about registration can be directed to the S³ Support Team via email [email protected].

Eligibility

• All current SDSU students engaged in research, scholarship, and creative activities with SDSU mentors are eligible to present. If you are in a joint doctoral program with an SDSU mentor, you are also eligible.
• Students must work with an SDSU faculty mentor before submitting their presentation information. You will be required to submit information about your mentor when you submit your presentation information:
  • Name
  • Department
  • Mentor Email Address
• Students from SDSU Imperial Valley are eligible and transportation services will be provided for presenters.
• Students without an SDSU email address (e.g., graduated students or high school students working with an SDSU faculty mentor) may also be eligible to present.

Registration Walk-Through Guide

Need help with the registration process for the 2025 SDSU Student Symposium (S³)? Our step-by-step Registration Walk-Through Guide provides detailed instructions on how to create an account, complete your registration, and submit your presentation details. This guide covers key deadlines and highlights differences in the registration page layout on mobile and desktop devices.

Presentation Category Descriptions

To help you identify the most appropriate category for your research, please refer to our Category Descriptions Document. This guide outlines each presentation category, providing definitions and example topics to assist you in choosing the right fit for your project.

S³ Presentation Type Guide

The symposium offers several presentation formats to best showcase the diversity of student research. Please refer to our Presentation Type Document for detailed descriptions, guidelines, and recommendations for each type:

Special Session Descriptions

If you are participating in or attending one of our special sessions, please review our Special Session Descriptions Document for detailed information on each session's format and focus. If you wish to present at a Special Session, you must provide a tentative title and abstract of your submission in the Presentation Submission Form by Friday January 3, 2025 at 5pm PST. 

Award Descriptions

The 2025 S³ includes multiple awards recognizing outstanding student research and presentations. To learn more about the award categories, selection criteria, and eligibility, please visit our Award Descriptions Page.

Abstract Guidelines

• All entries must have an abstract written by the student and reviewed/edited by their faculty mentor. Mentors should not write the abstract, but guide the student in developing the abstract.
• Abstracts should be 350 words or fewer.
• Duplicate abstracts submitted by different authors will be automatically rejected.
• Typically research abstracts contain the following elements, you should consult with your advisor(s)/mentor(s) prior to submission:
  
  • Hypothesis or statement about the problem or project
  • Statement of the methods (research that utilizes existing/secondary data sets is acceptable)
  • Essential results or outcomes
  • Conclusion or summary (initial or preliminary results/data are acceptable)
• Abstracts describing creative arts and performances are encouraged to provide a short description of the piece with a summary of the process by which you created your work. Process is how you put what you have learned and researched into your performance or artwork. For example, a sculptor could talk about media, a composer could talk about musical influences, an actor could talk about rehearsal techniques like Meisner or Viewpoints.

Co-Authors and Co-Presenters

As part of your S³ registration, you may include up to 4 co-presenters and 4 co-authors (in addition to yourself) on your submission. Here’s a breakdown of what each term means, along with important guidelines for including them in your registration:

Definition of Terms:

• Co-Presenters: Co-presenters are individuals who will actively participate in delivering the presentation during the S³ event. These individuals share the responsibility of presenting the research or project, whether through verbal presentation, answering questions, or engaging with the audience. You may list up to 4 co-presenters in addition to yourself.
• Co-Authors: Co-authors are individuals who contributed to the research, writing, or creation of the project but may not necessarily be presenting at the event. Their role is primarily behind-the-scenes, focusing on the development and documentation of the project. You may list up to 4 co-authors in addition to yourself.

Guidelines for Registrants:

• You may list a maximum of 4 co-presenters and 4 co-authors per submission.
• When adding co-presenters, ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities during the event, including being present on the day of your scheduled presentation.
• When listing co-authors, include individuals who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the project, ensuring that all names are spelled correctly and match their preferred titles.
• Co-presenters and co-authors must provide their email addresses when added to the registration form to receive important updates and event information.
• Please coordinate with your team members before finalizing your submission to confirm everyone’s participation status and the accuracy of the listed information.
• A student can be first author on only one abstract. However, there is no limit to the number of abstracts on which a student is a co-author.
• If a group's presentation scores are high enough to receive an award, award funds will be divided equally based upon the number of participants in that group.

Media Upload Requirement

As part of the Presentation Submission Form, you are required to upload a brief video introducing yourself and your project. This video should be under 1 minute and should highlight key aspects of your research, helping to provide a personal introduction to your work.

Video Guidelines:

• Clearly introduce yourself (name, major, mentor).
• Provide a concise overview of your project and its significance.
• Ensure the video is under 1 minute in length.
• Submit the video in an accepted format (MP4, MOV, etc.).

This media upload is a crucial component of your submission, so make sure your video is clear, concise, and professional.