About SIRP

One of the signature features of the NCHC annual conference is a series of student interdisciplinary research panels.  Student Interdisciplinary Research Panels give students who have engaged in high-level research opportunities to present their papers for discussion in a format that differs markedly from student poster sessions. Papers may focus on any academic discipline and will be reviewed and grouped into interdisciplinary panels of 3-4 papers by a selection committee. No pre-arranged panels will be accepted.

There are no specific research and/or length requirements. Students have 15 minutes to present their papers and should discuss their research, rather than read their work. Traditionally, former NCHC presidents chair the sessions and help facilitate discussion.

In this juried competition, only the best papers will be selected. Papers should be written in language suitable for an academic audience representing a variety of disciplines. Students should also consider Poster Sessions and other venues for conference participation. Samples of previous SIRP sessions are available here.

In order to be considered for a panel, a student must submit the following:

  • On-line student interdisciplinary panel proposal, which will include a 50-word description of the project and a 150-200 word abstract.
  • An electronic copy of the completed paper.

    Questions concerning proposal submissions or presentation format should be directed to: Richard Badenhausen, rjb@westminstercollege.edu or 801-832-2460 or Kate Bruce, bruce@uncw.edu or 910-962-3374.

    The approval of the Honors Director/Dean is required to verify that:
    1. the student's institution is a 2010 member of NCHC;
    2. the student is in good standing in the local honors program;
    3. the student will attend the conference if this proposal is selected for inclusion in the conference program;
    4. institutional support will be provided for registration, transportation, and any reasonable costs to attend the conference.

      Information regarding selection process and presentation format is available here.

    Additional Information
  • No Audio-Visual equipment will be available for these research presentations.
  • Fax copies of the proposal form and papers will not be accepted.
  • Presenters of accepted proposals must have paid conference registration fees no later than September 3, 2010.