IGNITE Symposium
Farmingdale's IGNITE Symposium is a celebration of students joining together to collectively share ideas, discoveries, and cutting-edge research through poster presentations and speeches. The IGNITE Symposium is an annual display of Farmingdale State College’s dedication to student research, applied learning, and civic engagement. This event is open to all students who have participated in either Undergraduate Research, Applied-Learning, or Civic Engagement projects throughout the academic year. Students will have an opportunity to showcase their work either in a traditional poster presentation session or in a TEDTalk-style lecture series entitled Spark Speakers. We are seeking students from all academic majors to present their research, applied learning experiences, or civically-minded engagement opportunities.
The IGNITE Symposium will take place on Friday, March 31st, 2023.
Presentation Topics:
Research: Examples may include faculty-led research, senior projects, course-related research,
summer research experiences, etc.
Applied Learning: Examples may include internship experiences, study abroad programs, co-curricular
activities, etc.
Civic Engagement: Examples may include volunteer projects, service learning courses, community service,
etc.
DAY OF EVENT ITINERARY:
| TIME | ITEM | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am | Check-In and Light Refreshments | Campus Ballroom Atrium |
| 10:00am | Welcome Address | Campus Ballroom (A) |
| 10:10am | Keynote Address | Campus Ballroom (A) |
| 10:30am | Poster Presentations (Session I) | Campus Ballroom (B) |
| 11:30am | SparkSpeaker (Session I) | Campus Ballroom (A) |
| 12:00pm | Lunch | Campus Ballroom (A) |
| 1:00pm | Poster Presentation (Session II) | Campus Ballroom (B) |
| 2:00pm | SparkSpeakers (Session II) | Campus Ballroom (A) |
| 2:30pm | Closing Remarks | Campus Ballroom (A) |
APPLICATION:
Timeline:
February 1, 2023 - Applications Open
February 17, 2023 - Applications Closed
By February 22, 2023 - Applicants Notified
March 7, 2023 and March 9, 2023 - Optional Poster Prep Workshops at FSC Library (11am
to 12pm)
March 21, 2023 - Final Day to Submit Posters for Printing (if using FSC Library)
March 31, 2023 - IGNITE Symposium!
We look forward to reviewing your application. Please email any questions to Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program Director, Dylan Gafarian, at Dylan Gafarian.
FAQs:
Students will have two ways to participate in the IGNITE Symposium- either during our Poster Presentation or SparkSpeakers Sessions.
Poster Presentation: is a student's chance to display their work among other students as attendees explore the many posters curated. Students sharing their posters are available throughout the session to explain their experience and answer questions related to their work.
More information on poster presentations can be found here.
SparkSpeakers: will consist of two dynamic student speakers from each of the three cornerstones of this symposium: Undergraduate Research, Applied-Learning, and Civic Engagement. These short 7-10 minute presentations will have engaging students sharing the spark that ignited their passion for their research or experience. In a TEDTalk style session, these speakers will seek to share their experience in a captivating minimalistic format. Where their story and experience is the focus.
More information on poster presentations can be found here.
The IGNITE Symposium will be held in-person on Friday, March 31st, 2023 from 10am to 3pm.
A detailed schedule of posters and presentations can be found here.
Yes, we are seeking volunteers to assist us with day of setup, running, and breakdown of the event! The time spent volunteering with us can also count towards your graduation requirement of applied-learning hours. Sign up to volunteer here.
Office of the Provost
Horton Hall, Room 230
934-420-2003
provost@farmingdale.edu
Dr. Laura Joseph
Senior Vice President and Provost
Dr. Christopher Malone
Associate Provost
Christine Harrigan
Executive Assistant to the Provost
Holly Gordon
Admin. Assistant to the Provost
Loretta Costello
Admin. Assistant to the Executive Assistant to the Provost
Christopher LaBarbera
Assistant Provost