STUDENTS!
Please note that you have until Friday, February 12 (the last day before break starts) to register to present your work at the MOUNT DAVID SUMMIT which will be held this year on Friday, April 2!

FAQs:

1.  What IS the Mount David Summit? 
It's the fabulous annual celebration of student academic and artistic achievement. On a Friday afternoon and evening in April, huge crowds gather to learn from  200-300 students as they talk about their work or offer performances or exhibitions. The summit features work by students in all classes and disciplines.

2. I MUST register!  How do I do it?
Just go to http://www.bates.edu/mt-david-info-deadlines.xml and register online.  You may start your registration and save a draft, but you are not considered REGISTERED till your advisor approves your registration -- including the required one-paragraph abstract.  You must submit your registration for approval by February 12.

3.  Why so early if the Summit isn't until April?
We need to develop the entire schedule, book rooms and media, recruit faculty moderators, do publicity, and create a summit program. We also invite your parents, who LOVE this event.

4.  Should I give a talk or present a poster?
Your choice. Talk with your advisor.  You may also deliver a reading of creative writing, exhibit art, screen a film, or perform music, dance, or theater.

5. What is the drill on posters?
Students present research posters  in two sessions in the Perry Atrium on the day of the Summit. The MAXIMUM number of posters we can accommodate is 110, so poster presenters must register SOON to secure a spot. We assign spot on a first-approved/first-served basis!  Posters can be handmade or wide-format printed.  See http://www.bates.edu/poster-mechanics.xml.

6.  What if I want to give a talk?
Talks are scheduled in panels and are presented throughout the classrooms in Pettengill. Talks must be no longer than 15 minutes.  Some students give a talk on a panel organized by a faculty member; others register solo and we put them on an appropriate panel in which the talks are linked by common themes.  A faculty member moderates the panels.  Most students use PowerPoint, though not everyone.

7. What if three of us are co-authors on a poster?
If you are presenting a poster as a team, one person should register. There is a place in the registration for  to list co-presenters. We need you to list all presenters.

8.  Is the Summit optional?
For most students it is, however, it is mandatory for seniors in some majors, so check with your advisor!

9. Is there help available for people putting talks and posters together?
TONS of help is available from the Writing Workshop, The Imaging and Computing Center, the Digital Media Center, and the Math Workshop.  Many workshops and help session are scheduled in March.

10. What if the title/abstract of my poster or talk changes?
If your abstract or title changes after your registration has been approved, send revisions to: mtdavidsummit@bates.edu. We will make the changes to the online information and we will do our best to make the change in the Summit booklet if it hasn't gone to press yet.

11.  These aren't MY questions! 
If you have other questions please contact Kerry O'Brien (kobrien@bates.edu) or 786-6065.