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Myths of the Denman
Myth #1: The Denman is only for Honors or Scholars students.
Any Ohio State undergraduate student can participate in the Denman. In 2009,
roughly one out of three participants were not affiliated with Honors or Scholars.
Myth #2:
The Denman is only for upperclassmen.
Freshman through recently graduated seniors may compete. To be eligible for the 2010 competition,
an undergraduate student must be in good standing with the University and must not have graduated
before August, 2009. So if you graduated in autumn 2009, or plan to graduate this winter,
you may still be eligible to participate.
Ranks of participants in the 2009 Denman: 12 freshmen; 41 sophomores; 84 juniors; 164 seniors;
and 200 graduating/graduated seniors; and 5 students from the University of Sao
Paulo Exchange Program to equal 522 participants.
Myth #3: The Denman is mainly for science
or engineering majors as that is where most research takes place.
The Denman Forum consistently features research in about a dozen categories.
Categories are determined by the number of participants. Below, each category
is followed by the number of students who participated in 2009:
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Agriculture/Environmental Science
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37
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Art/Architecture
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39
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Biological Sciences
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70
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Business/Education/Speech & Hearing Science |
32 |
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Engineering
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47 |
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Health Professions – Clinical
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39 |
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Health Professions – Laboratory/Cellular
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37 |
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Humanities
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32 |
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Mathematical & Physical Sciences
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53 |
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Psychology
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31 |
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Social & Behavioral Sciences |
45 |
Myth #4: Research presented at the Denman must be done in a laboratory.
The categories above prove that this isn’t true. Research can be conducted in any field.
Myth #5: Research that is presented at the Denman has to be complete
with results – no research in progress is allowed.
While students need to have some kind of results to present at the Denman, research projects in progress are encouraged!
Myth #6: All presentations at the Denman
must be done individually.
Students are welcome to present in groups of up to 3 participants. However,
each presenter must register individually, even when presenting with a group.
The initial registrant enters each group member, and then each group member receives an e-mail asking for further information.
Myth #7: A student
can only present at the Denman once as an undergrad.
Students can participate at the Denman every year that they are eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Denman
What kind of help is available
to students who want to participate in the Denman?
Check out the Denman website for information (http://denman.osu.edu/). Staff at Honors & Scholars and
the Undergraduate Research Office can talk with you about the event. Also, talk
with your advisor and seek out other students in your department who have
participated in the forum.
Will I have to speak in front of large groups of people?
No. Three judges evaluate each presentation, although only one judge visits at a
time. The judge will ask you about your research. Keep in mind that other
people, including fellow students as well as faculty and staff, may attend the
Denman and ask you questions, so you may informally present to small groups.
Why are there judges? What do they do?
Denman judges are made up of OSU faculty members, doctoral students and some
corporate professionals. Judges evaluate projects based on your explanation of
the work. Judges also consider the quality, overall appearance of and
information included on your poster. Look for the judging evaluation sheet on
the Denman website (will be posted in March or April).
What do I do if I have classes on Wednesdays?
The University Honors & Scholars Center provides excuse letters for Denman
participants to give to their professors if they have class during the Denman.
These letters are available for pick up two to three weeks before the forum. All
departments are sent the date of the Denman in early fall in the hopes that they
will not schedule exams or other important presentations on the day of the
Denman.
What are the benefits of participating in the Denman?
There are many!
- Public-speaking experience
- Good experience for professional and graduate school applications and coursework
- Increased knowledge and a deeper understanding of your research
- Public exposure for your research
- Receive feedback about your research
- Network with your peers and faculty at Ohio State
- Chance to win cash prizes
- Learn about other research going on at the university
- Opportunity to apply for the Brazil Research Exchange Program
- Prestige of participating in the university’s largest research competition
- It is an amazing experience!
What does it mean to be a winner at the Denman?
- Cash prizes – last year’s prize for 1st place in each category was $600
- A Denman Medal
- Publicity around campus
- Possible opportunities to present at an OSU Board of Trustees Meetings and other
high-profile meetings on campus
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