Celebration of Student Scholarship

Initiated in the Spring of 2006, MSU’s Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship (CoSS) is a day-long showcase of student work involving research, scholarship, creative work and performance arts. Students in all disciplines can choose oral or poster presentations and be judged.

All undergraduate and graduate students collaborating with faculty on scholarly or creative work are encouraged to share their projects through an oral or poster presentation. Submissions may highlight undergraduate and graduate research, community engagement, internships, education abroad, Level UP experiences, creative performances, or art demonstrations. All Undergraduate Research Fellows are expected to present their work.

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2027, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Adron Doran University Center (ADUC).

If you want more information, contact the Coordinator of Undergraduate Research.

Submit an abstract

ABSTRACTS

Writing an Abstract

An abstract is a concise statement of the significant elements of a research project and/or scholarly work. It should contain:

An introduction
A purpose, objective or hypothesis
The results of the project are if they are complete
Conclusions drawn from what was learned

Abstracts:

Should be written in the past tense (with the understanding that at the time of submission, your work may still be in progress)
Avoid technical jargon and define all abbreviations
Use of the term "we" rather than "I"

Please note that when submitting an abstract, there is a limit of no more than 200 characters for the title. The body is limited to 300 words.

The Coordinator of Undergraduate Research hosts an Abstract Writing drop-in workshop. The date, time, and location will be included in the Call for Abstracts.