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 FAQ’s or contact the Career Pathways Office, for more information.
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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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The objective of evaluating posters is to showcase scholarly excellence and research across the physical and life sciences. See next question for evaluation criteria.
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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. All poster presenters, whether undergraduate, graduate or post-doc, will be evaluated on the below criteria.
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.
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Award amounts are currently being determined.
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A panel of representatives from participating corporations.
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Graduate students will be supplied an easel and tacks to secure their poster.
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Bring your poster with you on the day of the event and set-up after check-in. We recommend arriving just before 4pm to allow time for set-up.
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Smart or Business Casual Attire is strongly recommended.