Jan. 28 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus on Jan. 28. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

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 Office of Undergraduate Research

Submit Your Paper for Publication

Deadline

Submission Deadline: February 9, 2026

Students interested in being considered for publication must complete the online submission application and upload all required materials by the deadline.

Eligibility

  • Open to all Bowie State University undergraduate students
  • Work must be original and completed while enrolled at BSU
  • Group papers are allowed, but one primary author must submit on behalf of the team

What You Need to Submit

To complete your submission, you will need:

1. Research Paper (8–30 pages)

  • Upload your full paper as a Word document (.doc or .docx).
  • Your paper must follow the Bowie Bold Journal Guidelines.
  • Papers may come from class projects, independent studies, internships, capstone work, or original research.

2. Abstract (200 words)

A concise summary written for readers outside your field.


Your abstract should include:

  • Your research question
  • The scholarly or creative relevance
  • Overview of your method or creative process
  • Major findings or outcomes
  • Implications or significance of your work

3. Author Biography (150 words)

Include the following:

  • Full name
  • Major(s) and minor(s)
  • Expected graduation date
  • Academic or professional acknowledgements
  • Honors or scholars program affiliations (if applicable)
  • Future academic/career goals

4. Research Journey Statement (200 words)

Explain how you became interested in this research topic.

  • What sparked your interest
  • Who or what inspired or supported you
  • Key courses, readings, or mentors
  • Why this topic matters to you

5. Faculty Mentor Recommendation Form

Your submission must include a recommendation from your faculty mentor. The mentor will:

Note: Your mentor must submit this form before the submission deadline.

How to Submit

Complete the online application form.

You will upload:

  • Paper
  • Abstract
  • Author Bio
  • Research Journey
  • Any additional supporting documentation

Your faculty mentor will upload their recommendation separately.