XVIII Annual Research Symposium in the

Social Sciences

Greetings!

The Sociology Student's Union, the Center for Applied Social

Research, the Department of Social Sciences and the Dean of the
Art and Sciences Faculty from the University of Puerto Rico at
Mayagüez, invite you to participate in the XVIII Annual Research
Symposium in the Social Sciences: "The Undergraduates
Contribution to Applied Social Research" which will take place at
the Universidad of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, April, 29 2010.

The Objectives of the Symposium are:

* To promote critical research and analysis of contemporary

social reality among undergraduate students in the Social
Sciences;
* To provide undergraduate students with a professional forum
where discussion of important and critical social issues takes
place between the academia community and the general public;
* And to create a friendly, professional and active environment
were undergraduate students and faculty members from
universities in Puerto Rico and other parts of the world exchange
and share related perspectives and research experiences in
applied social research.

Rules:
1. The Symposium is open to undergraduate students that have
worked or are currently working on a research project in any of
the Social Sciences (Psychology, Political Sciences, Sociology,
Anthropology, History, Economy, Social Work, among others).
Only two (2) students per project will be allowed to present.
2. The students must complete an application for participation
that must be endorsed by a faculty member. Without the
endorsement, the application will not be taken into consideration.
3. The student must submit one (1) copy of the abstract of their
research. The abstract should include the research title. Print or
type and abstract of your research in a separate sheet of paper
(81⁄2" x 11"). The abstract should be 200 to 300 words. Use on
and a half (11⁄2") line spacing, one-inch margins (1"), and Times
New Roman font in size 12.
4. Every applicant must pay the application fee, at the time of
applying, which is $15.00, and must be mailed as a money order
to:

XVIII Annual Research Symposium in the Social Sciences

University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez
Social Sciences Department
PO Box 9266, Mayagüez PR 00681-9266

An evaluation committee, composed by members of the

Sociology Student's Union and Faculty from the Department of
Social Sciences, will evaluate and select the research projects to
be presented at the Symposium. Selection will be on a
competitive basis and will be based on the quality of the proposal
and its contribution to the field of applied social research. The
Committee will announce the accepted presentation by March 30,
2010.

The Deadline for Abstract and Application submission is February

26, 2010. All material should be sent online or by fax (787) 265-
5440, or to the following email simposio.ues.rum@gmail.com. You
can also send it via mail to the following address:

XVIII Annual Research Symposium in the Social Sciences

University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez
Social Sciences Department
PO Box 9266, Mayagüez PR 00681-9266

Note: Please keep in mind that if you choose to mail the package,
it has to be postmarked by or before the deadline.

Note to students from universities outside of Puerto Rico: The

Sociology Student's Union and the University of Puerto Rico at
Mayagüez will provide all the meals for the duration of the
symposium along with ground transportation and hotel
accommodations for 1 day before and after the symposium. The
applicant must is responsible for flight and additional meal
expenses. Please check with your university since some
departments might have travel funds available.

The online application and the latest news regarding the

symposium can be found at:
https://sites.google.com/a/upr.edu/simposio/

For additional information regarding the XVIII Annual Research

Symposium in the Social Sciences, please contact:

Dr. José Anazagasty

jose.anazagasty@upr.edu

Emely Medina
emely.medina1@upr.edu

Sharon Tossas
sharon.tossas@upr.edu

(787) 832-4040 ext. 3839

Or the symposium official email address:

simposio.ues.rum@gmail.com

We are looking forward to seeing you on April 29, 2010 at the

XVIII Annual Research Symposium in the Social Sciences!
Remember to forward this email to other students and
Faculty!!