About the Annual Engineering Research Symposium:

The College of Engineering Graduate Ambassadors proudly present their Annual Engineering Research Symposium and Poster Competition, an event designed to facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas, provide students with an opportunity to develop their technical presentation skills, and showcase their research outcomes to the local community. We are excited to announce that this event is open to the public, welcoming anyone with an interest in engineering and scientific advancements. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about the latest developments in engineering, we invite you to join us for this intellectually stimulating experience.

 

Student Categories

Students can participate in one of the three categories:

Novice

Bachelor鈥檚 students and Ph.D. students in first 1.5 years of study

Ability to present research or project work, demonstrating:

  • Background research
  • Key challenges
  • Future directions
Emerging

Master鈥檚 students and Ph.D. students with 1.5 - 3 years of study

Ability to present ongoing research or project work, including:

  • Relevant background
  • Project/research focus
  • Current progress and insights
Proficient

Ph.D. students with 3+ years of advanced study and research experience

Ability to present research contributions:

  • Key findings and innovations
  • Methods
  • Impact on the field

Student Awards

Novice

The prize money will be divided between three winners:

First place: $500

Second place: $250

Third place: $150

Emerging

The prize money will be divided between two winners:

First place: $750

Second place: $400

Third place: $200

Proficient

First place: $1000

Second place: $500

Third place: $250

Scholarly Presence Award

This award will be presented to the department with the highest percentage of graduate student representation at the symposium.

Judging

Judging will be conducted by a panel of esteemed faculty members and invited industry professionals, lending their expertise to evaluate the presented research.

View the judging rubric here

 


2024 Symposium Information

 

Location: Digital Research and Transformation Hub

Date: November 15th, 2024

Symposium: 2 - 5 PM

Awards and Dinner: 5 - 7 PM

 

Registration and Abstract Submissions

Abstract submission and registration: October 11 - November 6, 2024

 

Preparing your Poster

  • Posters should be of the size of 36x48 inches.
  • The poster cost will be fully covered if registered before the deadline by November 1st. To avoid any rushes, poster orders are due to the organizers by 6th November, 2024.
  • Once you register, send your posters (in PDF format) directly by email to AERS Poster Coordinator by November 6th.
For any questions, contact: College of Engineering Graduate Ambassadors

 

 

FAQs

Who can attend the event?

The event is open to everyone, including students, faculty, and local professionals.

How should I submit my abstract?

You must submit your abstract when registering online through the provided .

Who will be judging the posters?

This would include faculty members from 成人头条 and other professionals in the engineering-related industries around the 成人头条 area.

How are winners selected?

Winners are chosen through a rubric-based review process in the following areas: clarity of research focus, scholarly context, analysis, and presentation quality.

How are the monetary awards given to the winners?

The awards will be posted to their student accounts processed as a scholarship from the College of Engineering (Dean鈥檚 office).

Is my research eligible if it has been published previously?

Yes, previously submitted research is eligible.

Can I invite external mentors or collaborators to attend my presentation?

Yes, participants are allowed to invite guests for the symposium.

Are interdisciplinary projects judged differently?

No, they will be judged the same as other research.

How many people can present one poster?

Only one person is permitted to present each poster.

Can one person present two posters?

No, each participant is permitted to present only one poster to ensure fairness and equal opportunity among all participants.

What is the word limit for abstract submission?

The abstract should not exceed 250 words.

Can participants present online, or is it only in person?

Presentations are required to be in person only.