Are you a graduate student who would like the opportunity to present their research to top industry professionals? Submit your poster information in your RSVP today!
See below for FAQs.
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USC Dornsife graduate students whose research is based in the life and physical sciences AND those posters with a USC student as the primary author will be eligible for awards.
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A scoring system ranging from 1 to 5 (with 1 being top-notch and half-point increments permissible) will be employed.
The evaluation will be based on the following criteria:
- A detailed explanation of the study plan and methods
- Effective presentation of data gathering, analysis, and results interpretation
- A thorough presentation of primary sources with in-depth analysis
- Significance and prospective avenues
- Originality
- Relevance and Impact
- Clarity in visual presentation
- Clarity in explaining the real-world significance and/or implications of the research to a wide selection of judges (i.e. judges with and without extensive scientific backgrounds)
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Multiple cash awards are given at each of the two graduate sessions. Award amounts are currently being determined.
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A panel of representatives from participating corporations.
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Simply bring your research poster. We will provide an easel and pins to display and present your research.
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Please see the above photos to get a sense of the size of the posters and easels.
Traditional standard sizing for PhD posters (48″ x 36″) is ideal, but alternative sizes are fine, easel size permitting.
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Bring your poster with you to the session you will be attending. After check-in, you will be able to set it up.
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Smart or Business Casual Attire is strongly recommended.