Celebrate FAQs

How do I apply to present?

The application process is completed online via OURConnect. Be sure to check the how-to guides on the Celebrate Apply webpage. If you have problems, please email us OURevents@purdue.edu.

Is Celebrate part of the Spring Undergraduate Research Conference?

Yes, Celebrate is part of the Spring Undergraduate Research Conference happening concurrently as the research talks. However, presenters during the Spring Conference can also present their work during Celebrate.

Can I still apply if I am still in the early stages of my research?

Yes. Your project does not have to be completed to be considered. Many students present ongoing projects or works they are building. Students can submit to present knowing that by the time of Celebrate they will have a more robust product.

Can I submit applications for more than one project?

Students can only be the primary presenter (first author) for one Celebrate proposal. Individuals can be included in multiple submissions, but can only be the primary presenter for one.

What format should I submit for my project?

The limits of your imagination. If you have a project that involves an open space, music, large areas, etc., we will try our best to accommodate it. In the past, we have had airplanes, robots, vehicles, and light shows with sensors. However, you cannot bring oil or other flammable materials into the space. Student presenters' solution has been to remove engines or to clean them out before bringing them.

If you require special accommodations beyond a table and chairs, please email OURevents@purdue.edu after you submit your application.

What space is allocated to me?

Each submission will receive a 6' table. If additional space is needed, this should be noted in a follow-up email to OURevents@purdue.edu.

Can I bring a poster?

You may bring a poster if it is to supplement what you will be displaying, showing, or engaging with during the event. This is not a poster symposium. If you want to present only a poster, you should submit to present during the Spring Conference or to the Final Call session if you missed the deadline.