Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Inquiry Forum

The Ohio State University at Newark Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Inquiry Forum aims to increase student-faculty research collaborations, including on creative activities, and provide an opportunity for students to present their scholarly work. We also encourage students to present class projects, theses and reflections upon academic enrichment activities. 

Students may present in two categories:

• traditional research, scholarship and creative activities developed under faculty supervision
• personal creative work (not under faculty direction); scholarship developed for a class; or reflections on meaningful activities such as leadership, community service, internships and study abroad

While those presenting traditional research and creative presentations will be considered for awards, those presenting personal creative work or engagement reflections will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Both categories provide students with experience in public speaking and presentations. The second category also allows students to inform the campus community about their involvement in meaningful activities outside the classroom, including creative activities not created under faculty supervision. 

Benefits of participation

• Undergraduate research requires an educational collaboration between students and faculty members.
• Research experiences may be initiated by students who seek out faculty supervision for their projects or by faculty members who involve undergraduate students in their research teams.
• Research can culminate in a written or oral presentation as a means of making the body of academic knowledge or creative exploration accessible to other investigators in the field, as well as to the general public.
• Participation in undergraduate research benefits students educationally, professionally and personally.

Educational benefits

• Working closely with a faculty mentor·
• Learning about issues, methods, and leaders in students’ chosen fields
• Applying concepts learned in coursework to “real life” situations
• Sharpening problem-solving skills
• Reading primary literature

Professional benefits

• Exploring and preparing for future careers
• Developing marketable skills
• Enhancing professional communication skills
• Collaborating with others and working effectively as part of a team

Personal benefits

• Growing as a critical, analytical, and independent thinker
• Meeting challenges and demonstrating the ability to complete a project
• Discovering personal interests
• Developing internal standards of excellence