Indigo academic conference
Present your research and earn two undergraduate credits from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)!
Hear from a keynote speaker Professor Patrick Sharkey from Princeton, and join our Q&A with academics and industry experts
Join masterclasses on careers and innovation in your field
Learn from an Ivy League FAO and Indigo alum how to strategically feature research in college applications
Jump into 'networking' breakout rooms, where you can meet fellow talented young researchers and even pitch collaborations
September 7-8th, 2024
Sat 3pm - Sun 3pm GMT
Online
Scan the code and register
Patrick Sharkey
Current Position:
William S. Tod Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton
Teaching Focus:
Urban inequality, social policy, crime, and violence
Education:
Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Policy from Harvard University (2007)
Teaching Focus:
Ten years at New York University
Chair of the Sociology department at NYU
Director of NYU’s Institute for Human Development and Social Change
Publications:
Books praised by The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal
Articles and essays featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and more
Teaching Focus:
National TV and radio programs
Podcasts including the Ezra Klein Show, NPR’s “On Point,” and PBS NewsHour
Speaking Engagements:
Universities, think tanks, and government agencies worldwide
24h conference schedule
Activity (x2, every 12 hours)
Opening Remarks (Day 1 ONLY)
Student Presentations
Masterclasses Session 1
Student Presentations
Indigo Alum/FAO Presentation
Project Incubation Labs
Student Presentations
Masterclasses Session 2
Student Presentations
Closing Remarks (Day 2 ONLY)
Time
SAT ONLY 3pm GMT
SAT 4pm | SUN 4am GMT
SAT 5pm | SUN 5am GMT
SAT 6:15pm | SUN 6:15am GMT
SAT 7:15pm | SUN 7:15am GMT
SAT 7:30pm | SUN 7:30am GMT
SAT 9pm | SUN 9am GMT
SAT 10pm | SUN 10am GMT
SAT 11:15pm | SUN 11:15am GMT
SUN ONLY, Time TBD*based on final presentations
Details
Keynote speaker presentation.
Presentations grouped by subject, followed by Q&A.
Two 30-minute presentations or concurrent sessions in different rooms, including Q&A.
Continuation of student presentations.
Presentation on research and college applications.
Themed rooms based on presentation subjects.
Further presentations by students.
Additional masterclasses.
Concluding student presentations. Duration depends on the number of presentations.
Conference highlights, awards for outstanding presentations, guidance on UCSB creditsteps. *May be delivered asynchronously based on final presentations.
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To Earn College Credit:
Aug 24
Register for the Indigo Academic Conference
Aug 30
Receive conference schedule
Attend conference tech orientation
Sept 7
Present at the Indigo Academic Conference!
Oct 4
Receive your UCSB digital transcript
Registration Checklist:
Revised abstract for an interdisciplinary audience
15-Minute Presentation
Short bio: 3-5 sentences
How to Present at the Conference
Additionally, you must:
01
Respond promptly to Indigo’s emails about scheduling.
02
Engage energetically and respectfully with your fellow panelists, moderator, and/or peer audience.
03
Zoom into at least one additional panel, and participate by asking questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If case you have any unanswered questions, please reach out to our Indigo Research team via
How long will my presentation be?
You will present for 15 minutes total: 10 minutes of your presentation, plus a 5 minute Q&A with your facilitator and peers. Here are the Indigo presentation guidelines.
How long will it take for me to receive my transcript?
UCSB requires about 1 month from your Indigo Academic Conference presentation to process your grades and upload your digital transcript.
How will I be graded?
An Indigo Mentor will attend your presentation and give you a letter grade according to the Indigo Academic Conference Rubric.
If you have received a B or below on your presentation, the Indigo team will inform you. You will then have 3 business days to request your preference for a letter grade or Pass/Fail on your UCSB transcript.
What’s in the Indigo Academic Conference Rubric?
You will be graded on 3 aspects of your presentation.
1. The Basics: Did you observe all deadlines? Did your presentation last 10 minutes? Did you do the Q&A? Did you have an appropriate slide presentation?
2. Content: Did you define your key terms? Did you provide scholarly context? Did you state your thesis? Did you include graphics or figures? Was your presentation intelligible to an interdisciplinary audience?
3. Delivery: Did you seem confident? Were you well-paced? Did you engage withquestions?
1. The Basics: Did you observe all deadlines? Did your presentation last 10 minutes? Did you do the Q&A? Did you have an appropriate slide presentation?
2. Content: Did you define your key terms? Did you provide scholarly context? Did you state your thesis? Did you include graphics or figures? Was your presentation intelligible to an interdisciplinary audience?
3. Delivery: Did you seem confident? Were you well-paced? Did you engage withquestions?
Are my 2 UCSB credits transferrable?
Yes, UCSB credits are transferrable to the vast majority of US institutions. Please be aware that credit transfer requests are generally evaluated by universities on a case-by-case basis, depending on which courses or requirements you are proposing the transfer for.
Will I receive UCSB credit before early decision deadlines?
Yes, as long as you present at the conference on September 7th and indicate your letter grade versus Pass/Fail preference (if applicable), you will receive access to your digital transcript by October 4th. You will receive UCSB registration through the email you used to register for the Indigo Academic Conference.
If there are any issues with your transcript, please inform the Indigo team!
