All students whose abstracts are accepted for presentation in the Annual Graduate Research Symposium are eligible to compete for an award in their respective category.  

Faculty and expert judges grade presentations in the following areas:

• Oral Presentation
  • Knowledge of Topic
  • Organization and Approach
  • Vocal and Physical Delivery
  • Clarity of Lay Person
  • Originality and Applications of the Work
• Poster Presentation
  • Research Content
  • Presentation
  • Poster Appearance

Awards will be presented at the Awards Reception at the conclusion of the Graduate Research Symposium.