2014 Human Research Program Investigators' Workshop (HRP 2014)

 

Dr. David Watson Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Poster Contest

The Dr. David Watson Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Poster Contest is being held for the second year in a row at the upcoming 2014 HRP Investigators' Workshop.

The contest invites participating graduate students and postdoctoral fellows (including, but not limited to, NSBRI First Award Fellows) to submit scientific posters highlighting the most significant recent accomplishments yielded from their research.

A distinguished judging panel consisting of NASA and NSBRI scientists, as well as members of the investigator community, is currently being recruited to judge the posters, based on their unique areas of expertise.

The scientific posters will be judged in two categories: postdoctoral fellows and graduate students.

A winner and two runners-up will be selected in each category.

All winners and runners-up will receive a stipend to attend a scientific conference of their choice, along with a certificate recognizing their exceptional efforts.

Students must be present at their posters during judging.

Scientific posters and poster presenters will be judged in the following areas:

Display Balance, easy viewing, indicates sequence, succinct, shows visual hierarchy and good quality of writing.
Objective Clearly and concisely stated as well as the significance/relevance to the field.
Methods Methods and statistics are sound and succinctly presented.
Results Accurate and concise explanations of findings. Data properly interpreted.
Conclusions Interpretation of results appropriate and concise with a "take home" summation message.
Originality Work was original and not an adaptation of another's work. Application of new technique or approach.
Quality of the Science Significant impact on the field, innovative, translational science.
Communication Skills Presenter able to translate the research clearly and effectively to the audience.
Knowledge Well-prepared and shows depth in the field. Able to answer questions effectively.
Presentation Professional in dress and speech, good eye contact and tone of voice. Respectful and not defensive.

Any questions or comments regarding the Dr. David Watson Graduate Student / Post-Doctoral Fellow Poster Competition should be directed to Dr. Graham Scott, NSBRI Chief Scientist ([email protected]).