Annual Penn State Mont Alto Academic Festival: Friday, April 12, 2019

 

The Academic Festival is an opportunity for students to share their best and most interesting work.

This exciting event displays academic highlights that were researched, developed, and created throughout the 2018-2019 school year to the campus community, Penn State families, and the public.

Participation

The final deadline for submitting project proposals is March 15. Project proposals will be reviewed in late March and students will receive further details in early April. Individual and group projects can cover a wide range of topics and can be shared as an informational exhibit, a research-based poster, an oral presentation, or performance. The organizing committee also welcomes all other forms of academic or creative accomplishments including works of poetry, writing, artwork, and dance.  Students submitting artwork should ensure the piece is ready to hang and submit it to Art Professor Freya Qually by April 2. For more information, contact Freya.

**Before submitting your proposal, please be sure to review all project guidelines and judging criteria. Prizes will be awarded in each category. In addition an Information Literacy Award will be presented by the Penn State Mont Alto Library. 

Reasons to Participate

1. You get to share your work with the campus and surrounding community
2. Have fun while gaining valuable experience
3. Develop connections with faculty and staff
4. Prizes will be awarded

Guidelines and Judging Criteria

The Academic Festival provides four project categories for you to submit and display your work. Click on each category below to learn about the recommendations, guidelines, and suggestions for submitting projects.  Prizes will be awarded in each category. In addition, an Information Literacy Award will be presented by the PSU Mont Alto Library. More information about the Information Literacy Award is available online.

• Posters (research-based)
• Exhibits and displays (informational)
• Oral presentations
• Performances (creative/artistic, musical, theatrical)

Schedule of Events

Noon: Opening remarks
12:20 pm: Official start
3:45 pm: Awards ceremony

Undergraduate Research

The Academic Festival began in 2006. The Penn State Mont Alto Academic Festival Proceedings contain photographs and details of projects presented by previous students. There are also opportunities to present your research at University Park!

Photos from the most recent Academic Festival

Previous years

Undergraduate Research Exhibition

Academic Festival Committee Members

• Anthony Betonte
• Nancy Funk
• Patty Gochenauer (Co-Chair)
• Sherry Goertz
• Julie Guistwite
• Kim Herrmann (Co-Chair)
• Greg Mahlon
• Jacob Moore
• Freya Qually
• Tom Reinsfelder
• Charlene Saeman
• Brian Sensenig
• Eileen Strausner
• Stephanie Unger
• Robin Yaure

The Academic Festival is made possible thanks to the generous support from the following:

• Owls Club of Waynesboro
• Penn State Mont Alto Alumni Society
• Penn State Mont Alto Academic Support Center
• Penn State Mont Alto Student Activity Fee