Tell your research story on Instagram with the hashtag #uvmresearch. A public Instagram account is required.
We'll be keeping an eye on the hashtag and sharing your stories on UVM's website and across social media. All students conducting faculty-mentored research or engaging in scholarly and artistic projects are invited to participate.
The student with the most engaging story told over the course of at least 10 Instagrams, between now and the April 23, 2015, Student Research Conference, will win a $50 gift certificate to the UVM Bookstore. The top five runners up will win $30 gift certificates. (When choosing winners, preference will be given to those participating in the student research conference.)
Entries are due Monday, April 14, 2015, by noon. To submit your entry, email links to at least 10 of your Instagram photos to uvmsrc@uvm.edu.
Think before you post.
Once it's posted, it is out there forever. These posts are not private. You are legally liable for what you post.
Understand copyright versus intellectual property rights.
Copyright laws apply to creative works; creative works are protected. However, intellectual property rights related to research are NOT protected by copyright. Posting an Instagram photo and/or description of a technology prior to filing a patent application constitutes public disclosure and may make patent protection impossible outside of the United States. Talk to your faculty research mentor or PI about your use of photos.
Maintain confidentiality and standards of ethical research practice.
Do not post proprietary information about UVM research, scholarship, and creative activity. Public disclosure of certain information can result in the loss of intellectual property rights. Talk to your faculty research mentor or PI about your use of photos.
Use good ethical judgment; follow university policies (IRB, IACUC, etc.), and federal requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.).
Do not post pictures of study participants, especially children and patients, if you can see their faces.
Do not include location information on your photos of animal research.
Be genuine and respectful.
You're sharing yourself not only with the UVM community, but also with the world. Put your best self forward. Post images that achieve your goals, are constructive, polite, engage people, and recognize Our Common Ground.
Link back.
Follow us as we follow you!
For more information, contact uvmsrc@uvm.edu.