This year will be the USC Graduate Student Government’s fifth year hosting the Graduate Research Symposium. In previous years this event has been known as the “Poster Symposium.” This year however, the symposium is going digital and participants will present their research on a single Powerpoint slide. Here are the basic details:
Who:
Any currently enrolled graduate or professional student at USC.
What:
A symposium presenting the top research produced by USC Graduate Students. Each student will get 5 minutes to present their research on a single power point slide (think TED talks). The emphasis should be on the broader relevance of their findings and contribution to their field. First prize from each field (STEM and Social Science/Humanities) is $1500.
Where:
The Tutor Campus Center Grand Ballroom
When:
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
STEM Graduate Students: 9am-12pm
Social Science/Humanities Graduate Students: 1pm-4pm
How:
1.Submit your abstract (maximum 300 words) by 5:00pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 to
uscgraduateresearchsymposium [at] gmail [dot] com.
2. If your abstract is selected as a semi-finalist, you will be asked to submit a 5 minute video of your presentation and the Powerpoint slide for review.
3. Forty finalists (20 from STEM fields and 20 from Social Science/Humanities) will be chosen to present at the Graduate Research Symposium on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.
4. First prize from each field (STEM and Social Science/Humanities) is $1500. Second and third place will also receive cash prizes, the amount is TBD.
Questions?
First see our FAQ page. Then if you still have Q’s….
Email uscgraduateresearchsymposium@gmail.com
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USC 5th Annual Graduate Research Symposium 
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