Student Presentations
ASIANetwork Annual Conference
ASIANetwork welcomes student participation in our conferences! The ASIANetwork conference is the leading venue for undergraduate students with an interest in Asia, Asian Americans, and Asian diasporas to share their academic work — including course projects, research, study abroad experiences, and creative/artistic efforts — with a community of peers and educators from across the country and beyond. ASIANetwork presentation proposals are reviewed by a committee of faculty before acceptance.
In addition to panel presentations and roundtable discussions on a wide range of topics, keynote talks by renowned scholars and teachers, performances and exhibitions, the conference offers students an opportunity to network with each other and meet representatives of numerous colleges and universities, foundations, and organizations such as Fulbright.
Student presentations are generally in the format of posters: students orally explain and answer questions about their projects during a poster session during the conference. Some students may opt (or be invited) to give an oral presentation as part of a concurrent session: they will speak for 7-10 minutes about their projects, using slides if they wish, in front of a seated audience.
It is helpful to meet with your academic advisor, faculty mentor, course professor, or study abroad officer to discuss your presentation and potential avenues to fund your travel to the conference. You may be able to apply for a grant from your institution to support registration fees, airfare, and hotel costs.
Advice for Posters
- Make information visible and readable from 5ft. away.
- 48”W x 36”H is standard. Posters will either be attached to a poster board (provided) or a vertical stand/easel designed for this type of presentation.
- Limit text. Headings with bullet points work well.
- Use visual media (photos, diagrams, etc.).
- Place information in a logical order that viewers can follow.
- Include information that will generate comments and discussion.
- Avoid including too much information: Make it possible for the viewer to take in the information in about 30 seconds.
- Prepare a brief oral summary of your presentation (1 or 2 minutes) to use with people who express interest in your project.
- Consult with your faculty advisor, library or career services office for additional advice.
Engaging Your Audience: The poster should catch people’s attention. Then it is up to you to engage your audience. You’ve put a lot of work into your project. Share it with enthusiasm.
