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Scholarships

^{At GPSA Research Exposition}

Awards

GPSA Research Exposition participants compete in 6 categories (see below) for a total of $9,600 in scholarships. Within each category, the following scholarships will be awarded.

First place: $800
Second place: $500
Third place: $300

The review process is double blind, which means that both reviewer and author identities are concealed.

Watch for email notification of acceptance in early March.

Poster judging

Thur., March 27.

If your abstract is accepted, you will receive notification in early March of your judging time at the event.

Judges will ask you to present your poster. They will follow your presentation with questions.

Judges will evaluate your poster and presentation using the GPSA Research Exposition Poster Grading Rubric (pdf), shown below.

The GPSA Strategic Planning & Scholarship Committee will send an email announcement of winners in each competition category.

Poster grading rubric

Criteria category	Description/subcategory
Background and objectives	Topic is introduced in a manner that is appropriate for non-experts. Context for the work is provided. Research questions or objectives are clearly communicated.
Methods/medium and results	Methods are logically presented. Rationale for each technique is provided. Clear relationship is shown between objectives and results.
Impacts	Work is novel or impactful. Implications and applications of the work are identified. Future avenues of investigation are identified.
Visual presentation	Figures and images are visually engaging. Poster layout flows logically. Poster content is error-free.
Communication skills	Presenter speaks clearly, naturally, and with enthusiasm. Presenter makes frequent eye contact. Presentation is well-paced and of appropriate length.
Questions	Presenter answers questions clearly, thoroughly, and succinctly. Presenter understands and addresses audience’s questions. Presenter can integrate knowledge to answer questions.
Overall impression	Evaluate poster and presentation overall

Competition Categories

Agricultural & Natural Resource Sciences

Agricultural economics
Animal sciences
Crop science
Entomology
Environmental science
Food science
Geology
Horticulture
Molecular plant sciences
Natural resource sciences
Plant pathology
Prevention science
Soil science
Related research areas

Physical & Social Sciences

American studies
Anthropology
Biology
Chemistry
Computational finance
Computer science
Criminal justice
Cultural studies
English
History
Materials science
Mathematics and statistics
Physics and astronomy
Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology
Related research areas

Arts & Education Sciences

Architecture & interior design
Athletic training
Educational psychology
Fine arts
Languages, Cultures and Race
Music
Sport management
Teaching and learning
Related research areas

Business, Communication, & Political Sciences

Accounting
Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles
Business Administration
Economics
Finance
Hospitality and tourism
Management
Information systems
Operations & Management Science
Political science
Marketing
Society & politics
Science & Environmental Communication
Related research areas

Engineering & Environmental Sciences

Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Related research areas

Medical & Life Sciences

Biomedical Sciences
Medical & Education & Clinical Sciences
Medicine
Nutrition & Exercise Physiology
Speech & Hearing Sciences
Nursing
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Veterinary Medicine
Related research areas