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:
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
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
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
The prize money will be divided between three winners:
First place: $500
Second place: $300
Third place: $200
The prize money will be divided between two winners:
First place: $600
Second place: $400
First place: $1000
This award will be presented to the department with the highest 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.
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 1, 2024
Preparing your Poster
- Posters should be of the size of 36x48 inches.
- Participants will be required to print and bring their own posters to the symposium. The poster cost will be fully covered if registered before the deadline by Nov 1st and was given at least 48 hours before printing the poster. To avoid any rushes, poster orders are due to Shocker Printing Solutions by 6th November, 2024.
- Registrants will be contacted via email about instructions on printing the poster once the registration closes.