Carolina Undergraduate Social Science Symposium (CUSSS)
About CUSSS
The Carolina Undergraduate Social Science Symposium (CUSSS) operates under the auspices of the South Carolina Sociological Association (SCSA). The Symposium provides undergraduate students the opportunity to present their research at a professional meeting with the support of faculty. Presentations should be based on research that students have created in or because of one of their upper-level social science courses.
Newberry College will be hosting CUSSS 2024. Stay tuned for more information!
All Social Sciences & Areas are Included
Research and poster presentations in any area of social science are welcome. “Social science” includes but is not limited to Sociology, Applied Sociology, Anthropology, Communication, Criminology, Economics, Geography, History, Media Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Race/Ethnic Studies, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Policy Studies, and Global/International Studies.
“Research” is broadly defined. However, posters, papers, and presentations must be based on data generated by some method of student inquiry.
Awards & Recognition
We look forward to honoring student presenters with awards!
All presenters will receive Certificates of Participation. The two best papers; the two best presentations; and the two best posters will each receive a Certificate for Excellence in Undergraduate Research and a cash prize.
How to Participate and Submit your Presentation
The 2024 deadline for abstracts is forthcoming.
To do so, click on the link below to complete a conference participation form, which will ask for the following information:
- You name, major, and institutional affiliation
- An abstract (approximately 150 words) that reflects the general content of the research paper, presentation, or poster;
- Designation of the format – paper, presentation or poster; and,
- Any special equipment that you may require for your presentation.
Additional Information
Faculty sponsors are encouraged to help students submit abstracts and guide them with their posters and papers. Information on where to send abstracts is forthcoming.
Students entering the Best Research Presentation and Best Poster competitions should bring these with them to the symposium.
Undergraduate research papers, presentations, and posters with multiple authors may be presented. However, to be considered for each competition, they must be single authored. Students must be present to win.
Have any questions about CUSSS? Contact Dr. Danielle Lewis at patricia.lewis@newberry.edu.