2025 ICHRIE Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) ΗΣΔ Undergraduate Research Symposium

Tampa, Florida, USA


20 - 21 February 2025


Call for Papers!

2-page abstract is due on 3 December 2024

26 January 2025 for final paper submission (20 pages maximum)

SAMPLE 2-page abstract.

CALL FOR PAPERS INFORMATION


The 2025 ICHRIE Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) ΗΣΔ Undergraduate Research Symposium is being held 20-21 February 2025 in Tampa, Florida, USA at the University of South Florida, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Muma College of Business, Marshall Student Center.

Undergraduate students in ICHRIE-affiliated programs are eligible to submit their papers, and the event is not limited to ESD members. Registration is FREE and will be available soon!

CALL FOR PAPERS - SUBMIT HERE

This event is hosted by:

 


BE A 2025 SPONSOR

Show your love 
for undergraduate research!!  
 
The 2025 ICHRIE Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) ΗΣΔ Undergraduate Research Symposium is being cohosted by the University of South Florida (USF) on 20-21 February 2025 in Tampa, Florida USA! Special thanks to the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Muma College of Business|University of South Florida! 

You can help! 

Become a supporter of the Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) ΗΣΔ Undergraduate Research Symposium!  

Your support will provide:  

  • Awards for this year’s winners  
  • Funding for future programs to allow for additional educational opportunities 
  • Provide hospitality students to learn latest industry trends  
  • Showcase their knowledge and research  
  • Connect with faculty and other students to share information and ideas   

How to Sponsor:  

  • Individual supporter
  • University Program / Corporate supporter  

Please email: [email protected] if you would like to become a sponsor.  

Consider sponsoring the 2025 Symposium... sponsorship levels below:

  • Bush Gardens Tampa Sponsor ($2,000)  
  • Rocky the Bull - Sponsor ($1,500) 
  • Hyde Park Village Sponsor ($1,000) 
  • Bayshore Boulevard Sponsor ($750) 
  • Tampa Riverwalk Sponsor ($500) 
  • Ybor City Historic District Sponsor ($300) 
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge Sponsor ($200) 
Sponsorship Package Information

Not sure how to write a research paper or have questions about the process?

Supporting Undergraduate Students in their Research:  Would you like to support your students in their research but aren’t sure how to get started? 

The NENA CHRIE Rise and Grind session held on 25 October 2024 is filled with information on how to support your students and help them to be self-sufficient and grow in their ability to conduct research. 

  • Research with Undergraduate Students, Noel Criscione, Ed.D,
WEBINAR SLIDES

  • Researching with Undergraduate Students, Daniel Leung, Ph.D.
WEBINAR PDF
  • Researching with Undergraduate Students 
WEBINAR PLAYBACK

 

How do your students submit a paper?  Watch the replay of the 27 September 2024 ESD Distinguished Speaker Series, Research Paper 101 for guidelines of the paper and submit your 2-page abstract.  If your students would like to see a sample structure for the 2-page abstract, we are attaching one for their reference.  

WEBINAR PLAYBACK

Take a minute to read the 2024 Inaugural ICHRIE Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) Undergraduate Research Symposium Wrap-Up from the inaugural event!

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Paper Reviewers are needed! 

Please email [email protected] to express interest in reviewing papers, this is a very important role, and we need your help!

Questions?
Please email: [email protected]


Would your institution like to HOST the 2026 ICHRIE ESD ΗΣΔ Undergraduate Research Symposium?
Email: [email protected]  

 

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