The Center for Multilingual and Intercultural Communication Presents: Best 2024 MIC-URECA Poster Presentation Award

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Center for Multilingual and Intercultural
Communication (MIC), we are thrilled to announce the Best 2024 MIC-URECA Poster
Presentation Award. This award will be bestowed upon THREE (3) exceptional undergraduate
students participating in the 2024 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA)
program. The selected poster presentations are expected to focus on issues within the realm
of multilingual and intercultural communication and to exhibit not only remarkable quality
but also the potential for intellectual and social impact, as determined by MIC faculty judges.
The award includes a certificate, a noteworthy mention in campus news and related social media channels, and a $250 gift certificate.

Instructions for Participation

Overview
Registration
Information for Participants
Printing of Posters

• Please add "MIC@10" at the beginning of your project title (for example, "MIC@10:
The Use of Western Names by Non-Westerners")

Evaluation Criteria

1. relevance, significance, and originality of the research topic for multilingual and
intercultural communication
2. use of appropriate theory and demonstration of adequate knowledge of prior research
3. appropriateness, effectiveness, and originality of research design (instruments,
techniques, and procedures)
4. appropriateness of interpretations (demonstrating evidence and acknowledging
limitations)
5. clarity and effectiveness of the poster
6. clarity and effectiveness of the in-person interactive presentation

7. potential for research and social impact on improving the conditions of individuals,
groups, and/or societies in the world

 

Evaluation Procedures

On the day of URECA (April 30), three MIC Faculty Judges will engage in dynamic discussions
with student researchers about their projects. Following these interactions, each judge will
provide individual assessments, rating and ranking the posters and the in-person
presentations. The Award will be granted to the top three student poster presentations that
receive the highest average scores from this panel of judges.
Important Dates
April 12, abstract and registration due
April 22 at 9am, poster printing request due
April 30, poster presentation at URECA
For questions, please contact Chikako.Nakamura@stonybrook.edu