Randy Kobes Undergraduate Poster Symposium
18th Annual Randy Kobes Undergraduate Poster Symposium
The 18th annual Randy Kobes Poster Symposium displays some of the excellent quality research by undergraduate students at The University of Winnipeg. This event is a valuable opportunity for students to obtain experience in presentations of scientific research especially if a student plans to continue with graduate work. It also gives students an opportunity to see what exciting research is taking place amongst their peers and celebrate these accomplishments together.
On Wednesday September 20th, students will present their poster during their scheduled time slot to a small group of judges. Each session consists of a 5-7 minute oral presentation of their research, followed by time for questions. Due to the wide range of topics displayed, the poster and presentation should be aimed at the level of an (informed) general public because the judges are not experts in all the fields presented.
Competing is OPTIONAL. All student posters will be judged, however only those who wish to compete may win a cash prize in one of the 4 selected categories:
- Social Sciences
- Biological & Environmental Sciences
- Experimental Physical Sciences
- Mathematical & Theoretical Physical Sciences
All students will receive feedback from the judges, providing insight on strengths and weaknesses making the event a learning experience. An awards ceremony will take place immediately following the judging on September 20th in the Richardson College Atrium to celebrate all the contestants and announce the winners of each category (for those who competed).
This competition is open to all undergraduate students who performed scientific research at The University of Winnipeg under the supervision of a faculty member or with a faculty member sponsor (this includes summer projects and honour's theses). To be eligible, the student should have been enrolled in an undergraduate program in the 2022-2023 school year, OR will be an undergraduate in the 2023-2024 school year.
DETAILS:
WORKSHOP for Info & Helpful Tips & Tricks: AUG 2 (12:30 - 1:20pm), in person: room 3M69 or via Zoom
Students & supervisors have an opportunity to ask questions prior to registering. A guest judge will present helpful tips & tricks as to what they're looking for in a prize-winning poster & presentation.
Judges Review: divided into 3 time slots
Selected judges will review the posters & presentations during 3 time slots: 9:30-10:25am, 10:30-11:25am, 11:30-12:25pm.
Awards Ceremony: September 20 @ 1:00pm, Atrium of the Richardson College
All are welcome to attend the awards ceremony immediately following the event which will reveal the winners of each category for those who competed.
Registration is now CLOSED
Poster dimensions must not be larger than 45 inches wide by 35 inches high. Examples can be found along the 3rd floor corridor of Lockhart Hall.
Have a question? Send an email to: uwpostercontest@gmail.com