Attending the Conference
Welcome to the Mary Lou Fulton Mentored Student Research Conference!
Please join us on Thursday, April 11, 2024, 9–11:45 a.m. in the WSC Ballroom to see our students' love of learning. The conference is free and open to the public. Please park in Visitor Parking Lot 26V east of the Wilkinson Center.
Each semester, hundreds of students in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences engage with faculty mentors to ask questions and research answers. This conference displays their efforts to pursue truth as they work to solve complicated global issues. Gaining experience with the research process prepares them for graduate programs and meaningful careers.
Questions to ask presenters
- Where did the idea for this research come from?
- What went into formulating your question?
- What makes this topic important?
- Were you surprised by any of your results?
- What is the implication of your research?
- What will your next project be?
- What did you learn from the process?
Grab a passport to the conference
Passports are available at the Info Desk. Collect stickers as you interact with students from different departments. For a chance to win a prize, turn in your completed passport before our drawing at 11:30 a.m.
Vote for your favorite posters
Students' Choice Awards recognize fan favorites in the following categories:
- Timeliest Topic
- Most Eye-Catching Poster
- Most Interesting Research
- Best Presenter
Simply scan the QR code on your passport and enter the number of the poster you're voting for in each category. Winning poster teams receive $50.