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2019 CSBS Student Research Day

Tuesday, April, 16, 2019
12-3 PM
Gardner Commons, Third Floor

Both graduate and undergraduate students in the college will be given the opportunity to showcase original research projects using poster presentations, and family and friends are encouraged to attend as well. A panel of faculty judges will evaluate the projects. Student researchers are expected to be in attendance during the main exhibition period on April 16th from 12:00-3:00 PM* (Awards ceremony to follow in GC 2660).  

Three cash prizes will be awarded for best posters in each of the graduate research and undergraduate research categories. The Student Choice Award will be given out to the student whose poster receives the most votes during the main exhibition period.

First Prize: $250
Second Prize: $150
Third Prize: $100
Student Choice Award: $100

*Please note: if you are unavailable during the exhibition period, please contact events@csbs.utah.edu and ask about scheduled time-slots. These slots are limited and will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis. 

General Requirements

  1. Students must be the primary producer of the work.
  2. The research must be original work.
  3. Posters prepared as part of a class project or already presented at conferences are welcome. 
  4. Posters should be no more than 48" in height and 60" in width. 36"x 48" posters cost $36 or $3 per square foot if printed through the Marriott Library Knowledge Commons Desk. Helpful tips for poster design and printing can be found through the Marriott Library here. 
    • If you use the Knowledge Commons Desk to print your poster, please note that their printer's maximum height is 42" and you will be asked to provide a jpeg or tiff file of your poster.
  5. Posters must be delivered to Gardner Commons, Suite 3725 no later than Friday, April 12th by 5 PM in order for them to be hung and assigned a number for presentations.

Following the event: Please remove your poster immediately following the awards ceremony. Any remaining posters will be recycled.

Dates to Remember

  • April 5th: Last day to submit your entry
  • April 12th: Last day to drop off your posters
  • April 16th: Student Research Day event

Last Updated: 11/3/22