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Research and Creative Activity Fair (RCAF) FAQs

Q: What is the Student Research and Creative Activity Fair (RCAF)?

A: The RCAF provides a venue for UNO students, undergraduate, and graduate, to showcase their research and creative activity as demonstrations/exhibits, oral presentations, performances and posters.

Q: When and where is the RCAF?

A: The 14th Annual RCAF was held March 4, 2022 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center. Details for RCAF 2023 are to be decided.

Q: Is RCAF open to the public?

A: Yes. Please contact us at unoorca@unomaha.edu for guest details.

Q: Is there a schedule for the day?

A: Yes. Please check out past RCAF schedules.

Q: Who can participate?

A: All UNO students from all disciplines, departments, and degree levels, including engineering students from the UNL College of Engineering on the Scott Campus, are welcome to present. Presenters are required to have worked on their projects with a faculty advisor. Check out this year's guidelines for additional information, and plan to be a presenter at the 15th annual RCAF in Spring 2023! New guidelines will be available Fall 2023.

Q: What types of presentations are possible?

A: Participants may display their work as a(n):

  • Demonstration/Exhibit
  • Oral Presentation
  • Performance
  • Poster Presentation

Oral presentations and performances have a 13 minute time limit (including questions).

Q: Does my project have to be complete to participate?

A: No. Even if your project is still in progress, you may present what you have accomplished so far and what you anticipate accomplishing with your project.

Q: Where can I get my poster printed?

A: The UNO Creative Production Lab offers large format printing. Prices, deadlines, and policies can be found on their website. Note: ORCA does not cover the cost of printing posters, but your academic department might. Please consult with your project advisor.

Q: Are group presentations allowed?

A: Yes. Each presentation must have a primary presenter and that person should submit the registration and list the other presenters in the designated form block.

Q: Can I present more than one project?

A: Yes. Each presenter may participate in up to two fair presentations.

Q: Will my presentation be judged?

A: Yes. We have enlisted the help of many Omaha community members to serve as judges. Judges will not be specialists in any particular discipline and will evaluate the general presentation skills of the participants. To give you an idea of how presentations are evaluated, the 2022 evaluation form may be viewed here.

Q: Are any prizes awarded?

A: Yes. The awards ceremony takes place after all presentations have been delivered, at approximately 4 p.m. You can read about 2022 awards here.