"Ninth Annual URC Research and Creative Activities Fair"

Corbett Center - New Mexico State University
October 2, 2009


PURPOSE
This is an opportunity for the research and creative activity community at New Mexico State University to demonstrate the diversity of its scope, develop new linkages with colleagues across the university and show the community the innovations taking place on campus. The Fair is open to individuals, center or institutes, and special programs involved with research and creative activities across the campus. The Fair exhibitions are expected to be displayed by the faculty and professional staff involved with the projects but graduates and undergraduates students are encouraged to attend.

The Fair is held in conjunction with the New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation ( New Mexico AMP) Annual Student Research Conference and represents a good opportunity to recruit students to NMSU.

FAIR LOCATION
Corbett Center, Second Floor. Presenters are requested to be present at their posters from 1:15 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. to interact with Fair attendees.

Fair Setup Time and Date: 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 (noon) on October 2, 2009.
Fair Takedown Time and Date: after 3:00 p.m. on October 2, 2009.

MECHANICS
For safety and related considerations, only poster-type displays will be allowed with printed materials and photographs. No chemicals, open flames, open electrical connections, etc will be permitted. Electricity will be available on a limited basis (first come, first served).

ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
The purpose in holding the URC Fair in conjunction with the New Mexico AMP Conference is to provide an opportunity for both groups to interact with each other through common activities. New Mexico AMP is inviting one presenter (faculty or staff) in judging the student's oral presentations (9:00 a.m. - 11:30) and poster presentations (1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.). These blocks of time include the appropriate meal, judge's orientation/training, project judging, and final scoring sessions.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The registration form must be completed and submitted by close of business on September 21, 2009. Please print a copy of this announcement and the registration form for your records.


FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE URC FAIR CONTACT

Frances Schumacher
Office of the Vice President for Research
(575) 646-2481
maschuma@.nmsu.edu


Registration

Thank you!