RaCAS Prep Appointments
Schedule through Handshake with LynxConnect Drop-In Peer Advisor AppointmentsTo present, choose one presentation type from the descriptions below, write your project abstract, and register! Only one form per project is required (submit once per group). Please include registration information for all student presenters who will be attending RaCAS, not all co-authors. You will receive an assigned a time to present and additional instructions after completing your registration.
You can expect a full day of events on Friday, April 28th between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM! Check-in, set-up, and breakfast begin at 8:00 AM, opening comments at 9:00 AM, and presentations run from 9:30 AM- 1:30 PM. Lunch is provided before closing events and awards in the afternoon. As a presenter, plan to attend the whole day if you are able. Attend your fellow student presentations, vote for People's Choice Awards, and stop by the concurrent resource fair to learn about other ways to get involved.
Have a class during that time? We encourage you to talk to your professor about your presentation and request that time off. Have them email undergrad.research@ucdenver.edu with any questions.
Important Dates:
RaCAS is CU Denver | Anschutz’s annual celebration of student-driven research and creative scholarship. As presenters, this is your opportunity to share your work with peers, professors, family, and friends while receiving feedback from professionals in your discipline. Submissions are welcome from projects in all stages, it's ok if your project is still in development. We hope RaCAS offers you an opportunity to pause and appreciate all that you have accomplished.
RaCAS is a hybrid symposium, so please read the instructions carefully before choosing your presentation type and medium.
For the virtual component of RaCAS, all presenters are required to submit materials to the Virtual RaCAS Showcase by Monday, April 24th at 11:59 pm. All presenters receive detailed upload instructions via email after registering.
The virtual presentations will launch on Wednesday April 26th, and we encourage you to take time to check out the work of your peers, utilize comment walls to provide feedback, and vote for the People’s Choice Award.
Curious what students have presented in the past, want to know what virtual RaCAS will look like, or need inspiration as you put together your presentation?
In addition to the Virtual RaCAS platform, we are excited to have a full day of events scheduled for Friday, April 28th on the CU Denver Campus! In-person and virtual (HyFlex) presentations will be attended by community members and RaCAS reviewers who are excited to provide feedback on your work. Invite your family and friends to celebrate the pursuit of knowledge and new ideas.
Fill out a registration form, including your project abstract and presentation type, to reserve your spot as a presenter or group of presenters. Only one application per project is required (register once as a group). Only include student presenters attending RaCAS, not all co-authors. You will receive an assigned a time to present and additional instructions after completing your registration. Preview registration form here.
Abstract submission closes Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
Before starting your RaCAS registration, make sure you have the following:
Decide if you are presenting in-person or virtually (HyFlex) on Friday, April 28th, 2023. See full details on project types and submission requirements below. Please note, all presentations will upload materials to the virtual showcase. See RaCAS 2022 examples.
View abstract-writing tips and workshop recording in Handshake.
Abstract-Writing Tips and Workshop Recording
Auraria Library Resources on Developing Posters
Auraria Library Resources on Presentations
Auraria Library Resources on Public Speaking
Presentation Resources and Recording of Poster Design Workshop
Free PowerPoint Poster Templates
View resources below or read the FAQ here.
RaCAS Prep Appointments
Schedule through Handshake with LynxConnect Drop-In Peer Advisor AppointmentsAbstract Tips and Workshop
View tips to write your abstract and access a workshop recording in HandshakePoster and Presentation Resources
Find poster and presentation tips and workshop recording in Handshake.For More Information
Email your questions to undergrad.research@ucdenver.eduOnline Submission (All presenters upload by Monday, April 24th, 2023):
Poster PDF and 3-minute audio or video introduction (elevator pitch)
In-Person/HyFlex Presentation (Choose one option to present on Friday, April 28th, 2023):
Each in-person presenter will be provided with an easel and board upon arrival to display printed 36" x 48" poster. Presenters will be assigned a time slot to share project to RaCAS attendees and reviewers.
In-person presenters can email final poster PDF to undergrad.research@ucdenver.edu by Monday, April 24th at 11:59 PM for one free printing from the URCA office.
Virtual (Hyflex) presenters will share screen of 36" x 48" PDF poster in a 5-minute virtual presentation over Zoom. Virtual presenters may choose to create slides to highlight sections of the poster or display complete poster.
Register to Attend Hybrid Q&A Prep Sessions:
Resources:
Online Submission (All presenters upload by Monday, April 24th, 2023):
Slides and 3-minute audio or video summary of your presentation (elevator pitch)
In-Person/HyFlex Presentation (Choose one option to present on Friday, April 28th, 2023):
Oral Presentations will be limited to 12-minutes max with a short Q&A time. Presenters will be placed in time slots as groups of four to present to both virtual and in-person RaCAS attendees and reviewers.
In-person presenters will utilize room computers for slides and virtual (Hyflex) presenters will screen-share over Zoom.
Register to Attend Hybrid Q&A Prep Sessions:
Resources:
Online Submission (All presenters upload by Monday, April 24th, 2023):
Representative image(s), recording, website, etc. and 3-minute audio or video summary of your presentation (elevator pitch)
In-Person or HyFlex Presentation (Choose one option to present on Friday, April 28th, 2023):
Please indicate presentation format in registration along with any specialized setup needs for in-person presentations such as outlets, display dimensions, additional easels, or tables. Questions on what you can display/present? Email undergrad.research@ucdenver.edu.
If choosing the virtual (Hyflex) option, presenters will screen-share in a 12-minute presentation over Zoom followed by short Q&A.
Register to Attend Hybrid Q&A Prep Sessions:
Resources: