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Students showcasing and spectating works at the Symposium

The Giles T. Brown Student Project and Research Symposium provides a venue for all students from any field at OCC to showcase work they've done in class or independently with faculty or staff mentors There are several ways work can be shared, including poster, oral presentation, or exhibition of work. 

As an attendee shared the symposium  "Helps you gain knowledge in something you might not have looked into on your own."

2025 Symposium Project Lists

Student giving a presentation points to a poster
Poster Presentations
Presentation of an academic poster
Students presenting to a class
Oral Presentations
Presentation of a narrated sideshow
Student points to a surfboard before an audience at an exhibition
Exhibitions
Presentation of a physical object
Two students dancing before an audience
Performances
Presentation of an artistic or musical performance

Upcoming Events & Workshops

Symposium Socials

As we begin recruitment for the 10th Annual Giles T. Brown Student Project and Research Symposium (May 1, 2026), we are excited to invite you to our Fall 2025 Symposium Socials.

These gatherings are designed to help students connect with mentors and other students, share project ideas, form groups for projects, and provide a space for students to get peer and mentor feedback on their project and progress. Please join us on:

  • Friday, September 26 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 31 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  • Friday, November 21 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

All three socials will be held at the . Pizza will be served. RSVP is not required for attendance, but it will help us get a headcount and order enough pizza for everyone. Please .

 students sitting around tables in a garden engaging in discussion

Librarian One-on-One Library Sessions

Get one-on-one help for your Symposium project by meeting with a librarian. Meetings are by appointment. To request your consultation, please schedule a research appointment. Other resources include:

  1. Library Workshops: The library offers one hour workshops on how to do library research throughout the semester. You can .

  2. Get help during Library open hours: Please see the library website for information on how you can get help from the librarians during open hours. We offer services through online chat, phone, email, and in-person (possibly).  

  3. And more sign up for our  and click on Library Research, Help & Resource

Contact Information

Chair: Jerome Fang - jfang5@occ.cccd.edu

Co-Chair: Kelli Elliott - kelliott@occ.cccd.edu

Canvas: Melissa Broox - marchibald@occ.cccd.edu

Website: Duy Pham - dpham@occ.cccd.edu