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Student Research Competition ASE 2021

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The ACM Student Research Competition (SRC) offers undergraduate and graduate students a unique forum to showcase their research, exchange ideas, and improve their communication skills while competing for prizes at ASE 2021. The ASE SRC consists of a research abstract submission and a presentation competition during the conference. The winners of the competition at the ASE conference will get prizes and the first-place winners will be invited to participate in the ACM Student Research Competition Grand Finals to compete with winners from SRC held at other conferences during the calendar year.

Call for Contributions

Eligibility.

  • To participate in the Student Research Competition (SRC), you must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing an academic degree at the time of initial submission.
  • If you are considering submitting your existing work to SRC which has accepted or is currently under review in other venues or other tracks, we encourage you to add some novel parts other than the existing content to be considered in the competition.
  • Supervisors of the work may not be listed as co-authors; for the competition, you should submit a single-authored version of your work.

How to Participate: Submit a Research Abstract

To participate in the competition, you should submit an extended research abstract related to the main ASE themes. The extended research abstract should discuss:

  • research problem and motivation for the work
  • background and related work
  • approach and uniqueness
  • results and contributions

The extended abstract must not exceed 2 pages, including all text, appendices, and figures. An additional third page is permitted only if it contains only references.  All submissions must be in PDF format and conform, at time of submission, to the IEEE Conference Proceedings Formatting Guidelines (title in 24pt font and full text in 10pt type, LaTeX users must use \documentclass[10pt,conference]{IEEEtran} without including the compsoc or compsocconf option).

You must submit your SRC research abstract electronically using the submission page:  ASE 2021 SRC HotCRP submission site . The review process is single-blind, i.e., the author names are visible to the reviewers.

The SRC committee members will review the submissions and select students to participate in the competition. Submissions that are accepted to the competition will be published in the ASE conference proceedings.

Competition: Presentation

If you are selected to participate in the competition, you will be invited to give a short presentation of your research to a panel of judges, which will take place virtually at ASE 2021. You will present a poster describing your work to conference attendees and leading experts in the Software Engineering field, including the SRC committee. Judges will review the posters and discuss the research with participants. After each presentation, there will be a brief question-and-answer session. The judges will evaluate the novelty and significance of your research, and the quality of your presentation, including your poster and the discussion around it. Your evaluation will be based on your knowledge of your research area, the contribution of your research, and the quality of your oral and visual presentation.

Prizes and SRC Grand Finals

The top three winners in each category (undergraduate and graduate) will be recognized during the conference and will receive prizes of US$500, US$300, and US$200, respectively.

The first-place winners of the ASE SRC are invited to compete with winners from other conferences in the ACM Student Research Competition Grand Finals. A separate panel of judges will evaluate all SRC Grand Final participants via the Web. Three undergraduate and three graduate students will be chosen as the SRC Grand Finals winners. They will be invited, along with their advisors, to the annual ACM Awards Banquet, where they will receive formal recognition.

After acceptance, the list of paper authors can not be changed under any circumstances and the list of authors on camera-ready papers must be identical to those on submitted papers. After acceptance paper titles can not be changed except by permission of the Track Chairs, and only then when referees recommended a change for clarity or accuracy with paper content.

SRC Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I am a PhD student. Am I eligible to participate in the SRC?

Yes. As a PhD student, you will compete in the Graduate category of the competition.

Q: What criteria will be used to evaluate the poster and conference presentations?

The judges will assess the poster presentations using the following criteria: Oral presentation, Visual presentation, Research methods, and Significance of contribution. For the conference presentation, the evaluation criteria are Knowledge of research area, Contribution of research, and Presentation.

Q: My research is not related to software engineering or any of the main themes of the ASE conference. Can I still participate in the Student Research Competition?

Yes, but not at ASE. To participate in the competition at ASE, your research needs to be related to the main themes of the ASE conference (see the topics for the main conference track). If your research is not among the topics relevant for ASE, please check the list of  current SRC calls  to find a conference that is better related.

Q: Does my extended abstract get published in the proceedings?

It depends if you are interested to publish your extended abstract. We will shortlist a list of accepted extended abstracts and the interested authors can submit their camera-ready before the camera-ready deadline to be able to publish their research. Or you can just decide to participate in the competition without publishing your research.

Additional Information

For additional information, consult the  ACM Student Research Competition  website or contact the ASE SRC chairs  Dr Xuan Bach D. Le and Dr Catia Trubiani

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Xuan Bach D. Le

Xuan Bach D. Le Student Research Competition Chair

The university of melbourne.

Catia Trubiani

Catia Trubiani Student Research Competition Chair

Gran sasso science institute.

Barbora Buhnova

Barbora Buhnova

Masaryk university, czech republic.

Christos Tsigkanos

Christos Tsigkanos

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Ferdian Thung

Singapore management university.

Gabriele Bavota

Gabriele Bavota

Software institute, usi università della svizzera italiana, switzerland.

Grace Lewis

Grace Lewis

Carnegie mellon software engineering institute, united states.

Leonardo Mariani

Leonardo Mariani

University of milano-bicocca.

Martina Maggio

Martina Maggio

Saarland university, germany / lund university, sweden.

Quang Loc Le

Quang Loc Le

University college london, united kingdom.

Radu Calinescu

Radu Calinescu

University of york, uk.

Sergey Mechtaev

Sergey Mechtaev

Toby Murray

Toby Murray

University of melbourne.

Weiyi Shang

Weiyi Shang

Concordia university.

Xin Xia

Huawei Software Engineering Application Technology Lab

Yuan Tian

Queens University, Kingston, Canada

SciTech Forum

8–12 January 2024

Hyatt Regency Orlando Orlando, FL

Student Paper Competitions

Dates to remember.

Call for Content Opens: 28 March 2023

Abstract Deadline: 25 May 2023, 2000 hrs ET

Author Notifications: 25 August 2023

Registration Opens:  September 2023

Manuscript Deadline: 4 December 2023, 2000 hrs ET

Abstract Submission Process & Requirements Technical Presenter Resources    Submit an Abstract    Manage Submissions

Student Eligibility and Submission Requirements

Student Eligibility Requirements:

  • Student author(s) must be members of AIAA in order to enter the competition.
  • Student author(s) must be full-time students in good academic standing at their university/institution at the time of submission.
  • Manuscript content represents the work of the author.
  • Student(s) must be the primary author(s) of the paper and the work must have been performed while the author(s) was a student.
  • Student author(s) must be able to attend the Forum to present their work should it be selected for presentation.

Student Submission Requirements:

  • Student Paper Competition submissions must adhere to the overall Forum Abstract Submission Requirements.
  • Students must select the “Student Paper Competition” presentation type during the electronic submission process. Do not submit the abstract more than once. Only submissions with Student Paper Competition” presentation type indicated will be eligible for the competition.
  • All submissions must be made by the Forum abstract submission deadline of 25 May, 2000 hrs Eastern Standard Time Zone, USA.
  • For further requirements and instructions, please refer to the detailed descriptions of each Student Paper Competition as described in their call below.

Student Paper Competitions in the topics below are being held in conjunction with the Forum:

Please direct questions to: Zhenning Hu , The Boeing Company

To be considered for one of the student paper awards within the Aerospace Design and Structures Group, students must submit their abstract to one of the following areas:

  • Adaptive Structures
  • Complexity in Aerospace (CASE)
  • Design Engineering
  • Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
  • Non-Deterministic Approaches
  • Spacecraft Structures
  • Structural Dynamics
  • Survivability
  • Systems Engineering

Authorship:  Student papers should report on work primarily conducted by students in collaboration with their faculty advisors; therefore, all primary/presenting authors of papers submitted for consideration in the Student Paper Competition must be students at the time of abstract submission. The first author of the paper must remain the same between the abstract, final paper, and presentation. Up to two non-student co-authors are allowed.

Presentation:  At conference, the presentation must be given by the primary author of the paper.

Extended Abstract:  Student abstracts must be extended abstracts that follow the rules outlined in this Call for Papers. When submitting to the abstract submission website, select “Student Paper Competition” as the paper type.  Semi-finalists will be chosen based on an evaluation of the extended abstracts.  The results of the semi-final round will not be made public.

Deadline:  Student manuscripts must be uploaded to the manuscript submission website by  the published regular conference paper deadline for the 2024 AIAA SciTech Forum .  Students should note that the latest version of their paper submitted prior to the deadline will be the version used for judging.

If for any of these reasons a paper is removed from student paper competition, authors still have the opportunity to submit their paper by the published regular conference paper deadline for the full 2024 AIAA SciTech Forum deadline as a regular conference paper.

The following awards will be presented to the winners where a single paper can only win one award:

Jefferson Goblet Student Paper Award:  The highest ranked Aerospace Design and Structures paper based on manuscript and presentation quality is recognized with the Jefferson Goblet Student Paper Award, which was established over twenty years ago and named to honor Thomas Jefferson. The recipient receives a monetary award ($500), a certificate, and a goblet modeled after a 1788 design by Thomas Jefferson.

American Society for Composites Student Paper Award:  The highest ranked composites-related paper based on manuscript and presentation quality is recognized with the American Society for Composites Student Paper Award. The recipient receives a monetary award ($500) and a certificate.

Lockheed Martin Student Paper Award in Structures:  The Lockheed Martin Student Paper Award in Structures recognizes an outstanding structures-related paper, based on manuscript and presentation quality. The recipient receives a monetary award ($500) and a certificate.  

Harry H. and Lois G. Hilton Student Paper Award in Structures:  The Harry H. and Lois G. Hilton Student Paper Award in Structures recognizes an outstanding graduate-level, structures related paper, based on manuscript and presentation quality. The recipient receives a monetary award ($500) and a certificate. 

SwRI Student Paper Award in Non-Deterministic Approaches:  The Southwest Research Institute Student Paper Award in Non-Deterministic Approaches recognizes an outstanding NDA-related paper, based on manuscript and presentation quality. The recipient receives a monetary award ($500) and a certificate.

The Aerospace Design and Structures Group Student Paper Competitions include submissions to the following topics:

Please direct questions to:  Zhili Zhang , University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The Walter R. Lempert Student Paper Award in Diagnostics for Fluid Mechanics, Plasma Physics, and Energy Transfer is sponsored by the Aerodynamic Measurement Technology (AMT), Plasmadynamics and Lasers (PDL), and Propellants and Combustion (PC) Technical Committees (TC).

The award is given on an annual basis in memory of Dr. Walter R. Lempert. Walter Lempert was an outstanding scientist and engineer who had a profound impact on AIAA and in particular these three TCs. The Walter R. Lempert Student Paper Award is given to the most outstanding student paper submitted to sessions organized by these TCs at the annual AIAA SciTech Forum.

The Award shall consist of $500 cash and a Certificate of Merit identifying the name of the Award, the Award winner, the title of the paper for which they won the award, and the date of the award. If required by the IRS, the winning student shall submit a W-9/W-8 to AIAA. The Award winner will be recognized during the AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition (AIAA AVIATION). The Walter Lempert Subcommittee Chair shall provide winner information to AIAA no later than 60 days prior to the Forum.

Any additional funds available through the endowment may be used to support the travel costs for the award winner to attend the conference to receive the award in person. Additional funds may also be used to facilitate honorable mention awards for other outstanding student papers eligible for The Walter R. Lempert Student Paper Award in Diagnostics for Fluid Mechanics, Plasma Physics, and Energy Transfer. Disbursements of funds is based upon the formal AIAA Foundation agreement.

Additional Technical Discipline Eligibility Requirements & Other Rules

Any graduate student in an engineering or related program that is the first author and presenter of a technical paper at an AMT, PDL or PC affiliated session at the AIAA SciTech. The winning students may one receive this award once.

Technical Discipline Selection Criteria:

  • The paper must be in the area of measurement techniques and related to the technical disciplines covered by the AMT, PDL and PC technical committees.
  • The paper should be evaluated on the innovative nature of the diagnostic or its use. Applications of mature diagnostics are not eligible for this award.
  • The papers will be scored according to the following formula:
  • Technical Quality/Completeness (50 pts) - Some of the considerations which you may wish to apply here are: clearly stated purpose, a well-developed introduction, methods used, the inclusion of an uncertainty analysis if applicable, well supported conclusions, breadth of references, or other technically applicable criteria.
  • Technical Relevance (25 pts) - Considerations here should be contribution to the state-of-the-art or knowledge, timeliness, innovation, etc. in diagnostics for fluid mechanics, plasma physics, and energy transfer
  • Readability (25 pts) – Text, grammar, figures, tables, etc.

Please direct questions to:  Andrea Da Ronch , University of Southampton Yunjun Xu , University of Central Florida

The AFM Technical Committee, with the support of Calspan Corporation , is sponsoring the AFM Student Paper Competition. Eligible written papers and oral presentations will be judged by members of the AFM Technical Committee.The competition is within the AFM conference and not part of the larger SciTech Forum and Exhibition. The winner of the competition will be notified after the conference and receive both a certificate and a $500 award.

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To be eligible for the competition, the entrant must be the primary author of the submitted paper and the work must have been performed while the author was a student. As such, recent graduates may still be eligible. Entrants will present their papers in the AFM technical sessions, where judges will also be in attendance. To enter the competition, the “Student Paper Competition” option must be selected instead of “Technical Manuscript” when submitting a manuscript via the conference website. Note that when entering the Student Paper Competition, the paper is still published and scheduled within the technical sessions, as normal. Papers are due by the regular final manuscript deadline. All papers with a student as primary author are encouraged to participate in the competition.

The scoring for the award will be equally based on the written paper and oral presentation. Judging of the written paper is based on the criteria:

  • Relevance of the topic to atmospheric flight mechanics
  • Organization and clarity
  • Appreciation of relevant technical issues and sources of error
  • Meaningful conclusions of the research.

Judging of the oral presentation is based on the criteria:

  • Background and problem definition statement
  • Explanation of technical approach
  • Explanation of research results

Please direct questions to:  Chongam Kim , Seoul National University The Prof. Kirti "Karman" Ghia Memorial Award is presented by the AIAA FDTC to an international graduate student studying in the USA, for an innovative approach to computational fluid dynamics that leads to a greater understanding of the flow physics for a problem related to aeronautics or astronautics.  The winner must present at a paper at SciTech.

Instructions : Graduate student authors may self-nominate for the Professor Kirti "Karman" Ghia Memorial Award by checking the "box" next to the award name during their abstract submission.

Eligibility : AIAA membership is strongly encouraged but not required.  Nominees must be international graduate students, meaning they do not have USA citizenship or permanent residency, working toward a graduate degree in the USA and presenting a paper at SciTech.  The winner must show written proof, potentially from their departmental graduate office, of eligibility.  Nominees may only win this award once.  Only nominees who choose a topic area under Fluid Dynamics during abstract submission will be considered for the award, and further only those who have a substantial CFD component as part of their paper.

Cash Prize : $1,500 will be provided for the winner’s conference costs, including airfare, registration, lodging, food, and other transportation, to present a paper at SciTech.  This will be given as a check to the winner before the conference to help them plan and pay for their travel.  The winner is required to make their own travel and conference arrangements.

Selection Process and Timing : The award is judged by the FDTC based on the criteria given below.  The judging has 2 rounds.  First, submitted abstracts will be down-selected to a smaller group, and winners of round 1 will be notified at the time of SciTech abstract acceptance decisions (nominally end of August).  Next, round-1 winners will be asked to submit their full papers early, by Oct. 24, for round-2 judging.  One winner will be chosen around the 3rd week of Nov., to give time for travel planning.

Award Presentation Venue : This award is presented at the same SciTech that the paper is given, and the winner will be invited to the FDTC plenary meeting to be recognized and provided with a certificate.  The award will also be acknowledged at the Student Breakfast.

Technical Discipline Selection Criteria

The award is judged by the FDTC, and the evaluation criteria and weights are: 1) an innovative approach to CFD, e.g., a new methodology, speed increase, higher accuracy, new validation framework, post-processing strategy, etc. (weight: 35%); 2) a greater understanding of the flow physics of a given problem, as a result of the CFD innovation (weight: 35%); 3) clarity and prose (weight: 15%); 4) graphical content (weight: 15%).

Please direct questions to: Keiichi Okai , Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Tarek Abdel-Salam , East Carolina University

Green Engineering Best Student Paper Award

This award will be presented to best student paper submitted under Green Engineering Integration Committee.

Please direct questions to: Soon-Jo Chung ,  CalTech Raghvendra Cowlagi ,  Worcester Polytechnic Institute

AIAA Guidance Navigation and Control Best Graduate Student Paper

The GN&C Technical Committee will host a Graduate Student Paper Competition at SciTech 2024. In addition to appropriate recognition, all finalists in the GN&C Graduate Student Paper Competition will receive a monetary award of $500 and complimentary registration. The overall winner will receive an additional $1,000 award.

For this competition, full draft manuscript papers are sought from graduate students on GN&C technical research topics, from which up to six finalists will be selected by a panel of judges for inclusion in a special GN&C Graduate Student Paper Competition session. Author eligibility and manuscript submission requirements are described below. Eligibility Requirements

  • A student must be the primary or sole author, enrolled at an institution of higher learning.
  • The student will be expected to sign a form, if selected as a finalist, stating that they contributed the overwhelming majority to the paper’s written and technical content.
  • The student author must be a member of AIAA to become a finalist in the competition.
  • The student author must be a full-time graduate student in good academic standing at his or her university/institution at the time of submission.
  • Full draft manuscript not exceeding a total length of 25 pages.
  • The student author is not the overall winner of the preceding year’s competition.
  • Only one paper submission per primary author.

The finalists for the Graduate Student Paper Competition will be selected on the basis of three reviewer scores, with consideration to technical content (30%), originality (30%), practical application (20%) and style and form (20%). Reviewers will be members of the GNC Technical Committee. Each finalist will present their paper in a special session during the conference. The presentation will be evaluated by a panel of judges. The overall winner of the paper competition will be decided on the basis of scores granted to the paper as well as the presentation.

Please direct questions to:  B. Danette Allen ,  NASA Nicholas J Napoli ,  University of Florida 

Best Human Machine Teaming SciTech Paper

Papers are sought that address theoretical, analytical, simulated, experimental, or implementation results related to aerospace applications for advances in human machine teaming where the paper can focus on one of three general elements: the human, the machine, and interactions and interdependencies between them. Concepts regarding human physiology, psychology, human factors, cognitive models, and human performance that support aspects of human machine teaming are of interest. Additionally, concepts regarding artificial intelligence, explainable AI (xAI), machine learning, modeling, feature engineering (e.g., biosignal processing), and human-machine interfaces, which support the mapping of the human to the machine, the interaction with the machine, elucidates trust, and other facets of the human machine system are all topic areas of focus.

Technical Discipline Eligibility Requirements & Other Rules

Submissions will be evaluated by a team which is comprised of:

  • Members of the conference program committee
  • Representatives from the Human Machine Teaming TC
  • Participation is limited to current graduate and undergraduate students from any accredited, degree-program educational institution.
  • The teams should be composed of at least one AIAA student member and at least one advisor who is an AIAA member.
  • Submissions by individuals or teams are acceptable
  • Required submission format: PowerPoint charts + short abstract
  • Optional submission material: videos, system mock-ups, demonstrations

The criteria for which each idea will be evaluated on:

  • Compliance: is the idea submission complete and does it comply with the rules of the challenge?
  • Novelty: does the idea describe a novel approach to providing a solution?
  • Originality: how original is the proposed technology or use of existing technology?
  • Relevance: How well does the idea relate to the topic and provide a solution aligned with the goals of this challenge?
  • Feasibility: how likely can the idea be prototyped?
  • Value Proposition: if successful, how well does the idea solve a stakeholder’s need and how likely would the solution be transitioned to a stakeholder?

Please direct questions to:  Jay Wilhelm ,  Ohio University David Casbeer , Air Force Research Laboratory Isaac Weintraub , Air Force Research Laboratory Yan Wan , University of Texas at Arlington

Intelligent Systems Student Paper Competition

Graduate students are invited to submit only extended abstracts by the abstract submission deadline in any broad area of Intelligent Systems to the Intelligent Systems Student Paper Competition. Students must be registered as full-time students in good academic standing at the time of submission and must submit full draft manuscripts (must not exceed a total length of 25 pages) by October 27th, 2023 to be considered (please note the early manuscript deadline for the competition). Primary or sole authorship by a single student is required, and any second or third author must be the graduate thesis advisor (no more than three authors shall be permitted). A student competition paper subcommittee and the chair will review the full draft manuscripts submitted as IS student paper competition papers based on their originality, clarity, and potential impact on practical applications or theoretical foundations, and select 5 or 6 paper finalists. All papers that are not selected will be forwarded to the area chairs for possible inclusion as regular conference papers. A student paper competition session will be held on Monday, January 8th, 2024 during the conference; the finalists will present once at SciTech during this session. Directly after this session, the subcommittee will decide the winner based on both the paper and the presentation, and the student will be notified by email. The winner will be presented with an award at the award luncheon during SciTech 2024. In addition, a monetary prize for an amount of $500 will be mailed to the winner after the conference is concluded.

Please direct questions to:  Prof. Carl Ollivier-Gooch , University of British Columbia

MVCE Best Student Paper

The Meshing, Visualization, and Computational Environments (MVCE) Technical Committee is holding a student paper competition for the 2024 AIAA SciTech Forum . The student who writes the best extended abstract will receive a $500 award, which will be paid in advance of the conference, to defray the cost of attending the AIAA SciTech Forum .

The extended abstracts will be judged by a subcommittee of the MVCE based upon the importance of the work, originality, quality, and completeness. To be eligible, the student needs to be full-time at either the graduate or undergraduate level. Students are encouraged to submit extended abstracts that are as close as possible to the anticipated final paper.

Please direct questions to: Stephen Cain , United States Air Force Nicholas Napoli , University of Florida

Sensor Systems & Information Fusion Technical Committee (SS&IF TC) Student Paper Grand Challenge: Accelerating Ideas-to-Innovation!

Technical papers associated with the SS&IF TC Student Paper Grand Challenge are sought that address theoretical, analytical, simulated, experimental, or implementation results related to aerospace applications for sensor systems, information and sensor fusion, and autonomous resource management. Advances in the fusion of sensor networks, cooperative sensing, autonomy, and multi-system collaboration are of interest.

Individuals or teams must present their ideas in the form of a 35-word abstract and 2-page summary highlighting the novelty, originality and feasibility of the concept. The four (TBD)? finalists will have the opportunity to present a 3-minute synopsis of their concept as well as to host a poster during the conference poster session at the 2024 AIAA SciTech Forum. The SciTech event brings together academics, industrial, and defense research perspectives to provide a comprehensive view of the latest developments in aerospace systems.

  • Representatives from the SS&IF TC
  • Paper Quality
  • Presentation Quality

Space Tethers

Please direct questions to: E. Botta , University at Buffalo R.Bevilacqua , Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Space Tethers Technical Committee Student Paper Competition The award of a Certificate plus a cash prize of $200

Additional Technical Discipline Eligibility Requirements & Other Rules Open to undergraduate and graduate students engaged in tether-related projects and research in US and international universities. Students must be registered students at their universities to be eligible. Submission of a paper for the student competition must be supported by an academic advisor at the student's university.

Technical Discipline Selection Criteria Technical excellence and originality, and presentational clarity and impact.

Please direct questions to:  Bhupendra Khandelwal ,  University of Alabama Tarek Abdel-Salam , East Carolina University

Terrestrial Energy Systems Best Student Paper Award

This award will be presented to best student paper submitted under Terrestrial Energy Systems Technical Committee.

Please direct questions to:  Jay Wilhelm ,  Ohio University Andy Lacher , The Boeing Company

Best Paper in Unmanned Systems

Single paper awarded based on technical discipline selection criteria below.

Must be submitted/presented under any of the Unmanned Systems topics.

  • Scope & significance of contribution
  • Originality
  • Impact on the domain of unmanned systems
  • Relevance: systems optimization and integration, simulation, flight testing, and implementation of technologies for the advancement of the unmanned systems domain

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Presentation Competition

Regional Student Technical Presentation Competition (STPC):  The subject of each paper is left entirely to the individual student. Presentations often focus on recent advances in some branch of chemical engineering, original research, or plant design. Participation in the Regional Student Paper Competition offers valuable, real-world experience for students. AIChE's Student Chapters Committee supports the competition with prize money, though the regional awards may be augmented from other sources at the discretion of each regional host school.  Learn more:   https://www.aiche.org/community/awards/student-technical-presentation-competition

IMPORTANT :  Due to a low number of applicants, we are currently accepting everyone who applies.

When you buy the General Admission ticket , Eventbrite will ask you whether you want to participate in the poster and paper competitions. And if the answer is "yes", it will give you Google form links for uploading your files.  The files do not have to be uploaded at the time of the registration, but we should receive them by the specified deadlines for the respective competitions.

A nomination is not required.

Since STPC is an individual competition, multiple students cannot present an oral presentation together.  

Although not strictly enforced, It is strongly recommended that you adhere to a 1,500 abstract word limit and 150 character title limit.

Students will be judged on the following Categories: Nonverbal skills (Eye contact, Body language, Poise), Verbal skills (Enthusiasm, Elocution), Logistics (Visuals/Slides/Movies, Timing, Mechanics), Technical Content (Subject knowledge, Student Contribution) and Student Contribution (Student's Personal Contribution to the Presented Work).

Competition Rules & Instructions

Regional Student Technical Presentation Competition (STPC) Instructions:

The subject of each technical presentation is left entirely to the individual student. Presentations often focus on recent advances in some branch of chemical engineering, original research, or plant design. Participation in the Regional Student Technical Presentation Competition (STPC) offers valuable, real-world experience for students.

General Rules:

1. Each entry must be an undergraduate student and a member of one of the participating student chapters. Others may present, but cannot be considered for the top prize.

2. AIChE places no limit on the number of technical presentations submitted for presentation by a participating student chapter. However, any restrictions on the number of technical presentations placed by the host school due to time constraints, space restrictions, or any other factors must be clearly stated on the Call for Abstracts and must be fair and equitable.

3. Co-authorship of technical presentations is permitted. However, only one person shall make the presentation at the Regional STPC, and this person must have been substantially involved in the project or subject of the technical presentation.

4. A panel of three chemical engineers (faculty, industry representative, or AIChE local section member) will judge STPC presentations. The decision of these judges will be final.

5. Time limits are generally 15 minutes for presentation and 3-5 minutes for Q&A.

6. First Place receives a cash award of $200 from AIChE and will be invited to present at the Annual Student Conference STPC.

7. Second Place receives a cash award of $100 from AIChE.

8. Third Place receives a cash award of $50 from AIChE.

9. Only one Student Technical Presentation from each AIChE Regional Student Conference shall be presented at the Annual Student Conference STPC. In the case of a tie for first prize at a Regional Conference, or if two first prizes are awarded, the Region must make a selection and nominate only one Student Technical Presentation for presentation during the Annual Student Conference STPC.

Presentation Tips

Here are some tips for making good slides (these are personal experience and do not reflect the views or AICHE or the rules/rubrics of the competition):

  • Start with something attention grabbing --> Make it clear to the audience why they should care about your particular topic, and why your contribution is novel to the field. In other words, explain the importance of an unsolved problem and explain how your work fits into solving it.  Captivate your audience from the start!
  • Present at a rate of about 1 slide per minute
  • Make sure to have large visible fonts (including labeling graph legends and axes)
  • Don't have a lot of clutter on the slides, but don't leave a lot of white space either
  • Use key phrases instead of full sentences (nobody will have time to read them). And even these phrases are more like reminders for you what to say (as opposed to for the audience to read).  You can always speak the words yourself.  Humans can process pretty visuals a lot easier than a lot of dense boring text going by fast in front of their eyes
  • Don't present many slides in one slide (there should be one take-away message or result per slide)
  • Don't go crazy with animations (a lot of blinking is distracting)
  • Only put something on the slide that you are comfortable being asked about.  For example, if you state that a material is an anisotropic conductive film, someone might ask you what anisotropic conductivity is or how you make something anisotropically conductive.  If you don't want to be asked about it, don't put it on the slide
  • Follow a structure:  intro/background, methods, results/discussion, conclusion/acknowledgements
  • Practice in front of many different people and always time yourself.  It is very frustrating for everyone (including the judges) if you finish way too early, or keep ignoring the overtime warnings

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  • Must be a full-time student at the time of submission date.
  • The student presenting the paper must be an author of the video presentation, must have made a major contribution to the research, must present it, and must take primary responsibility for its content.
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  • First Place: $1,000 cash award and the opportunity to publish their paper in Cereal Chemistry.
  • Second Place: $500 cash award, and the opportunity to publish their paper in Cereal Chemistry.
  • Third Place: $300 cash award, and the opportunity to publish their paper in Cereal Chemistry.

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Student Research Presentation Competition for Middle School, High School, Undergraduate, and Masters/Doctoral Students

PRESENT and COMPETE at the 2024 AISES National Conference will be in San Antonio, Texas on October 3 – 5, 2024. 

Submit your completed STEM research presentation abstract now until  Monday,   September 2, 2024 . Early submissions receive conference registration discounts. Submit by:

  • 11:59pm CST Friday, July 19, 2024  for a 100% registration discount; or
  • 11:59pm CST Friday, August 23, 2024  for a 50% registration discount; or
  • Noon CST Monday, September 2, 2024  to present with NO registration discount. This is the final deadline for submissions!

*  IMPORTANT NOTE:  Incomplete submissions will not be accepted until the date they are complete. Incomplete submissions include missing names, titles, and/or components of the abstracts. Research presentations will be accepted if the following criteria are met:

  • Presenter must be a current AISES member. Obtain free student membership or your membership number here:  http://www.aises.org/membership
  • Presenter must be a current middle school (poster only), high school (poster only), undergraduate, or masters/doctoral student.
  • Presentation must be on research in STEM, STEM Education, Indigenous or Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and/or other disciplines appropriate for the AISES conference.
  • Submission must be complete, especially the abstract.  See below for the abstract format.
  • Submission must be edited for errors - free of formatting, spelling, and grammatical errors.  You may be asked to provide edits and your submission will not be accepted until this is complete.

Abstract Format An abstract summarizes the major aspects of the entire project in a prescribed sequence including:

  • The overall purpose of the study and the research problem(s) you investigated; 
  • The basic design and/or methods of the study; 
  • Major findings or trends found as a result of your analysis; and,
  • A brief summary of your interpretations and conclusions. 

( Writing an Abstract . The Writing Center. Clarion University, 2009.) AISES encourages research collaborations, however the following restrictions apply:

  • Middle and high school students can present in pairs and any awards or prizes must be divided amongst the group members.
  • Under and masters/doctoral Students presenting in poster format can only present individually, no teams.
  • Undergraduate and masters/doctoral Students presenting in oral format can present individually or in a team, however:
  • Only individual presentations are eligible for the awards competition.
  • Group presentations are allowed but will NOT be included in the competition. If you are presenting with a professional, please have the professional submit the research presentation proposal under the professional’s category.
  • You are welcome to list co-authors, who are not co-presenters.
  • Please review the  Research Abstract Form example and the Abstract Format above prior to submitting.
  • Create an account, complete the online application, and submit your abstract. Please keep your account information handy in case you must submit edits.
  • Open only to undergraduate and Masters/Doctoral Students
  • Oral presentation space is limited.
  • Oral presentations will take place  October 4th  (Friday) at specified times.
  • Oral presentations are 20 minutes long, including questions and answers.
  • Open to middle school, high school, undergraduate, and Masters/Doctoral Students
  • Poster presentations will take place in the exhibit hall with the career fair on  October 4th  (Friday)  from 9am to Noon CST . Presenters must stay for the entire three hours.
  • Poster dimensions should be no larger than 90" (width) x 44" (height)

Remember to wait to register for the Conference until your research presentation is confirmed by AISES and receive a registration discount code.  If you register and pay before receiving this code, your registration refund is subject to the  Cancellation and Refund Policy.

For questions, please email [email protected] and include in the subject level and type of presentation (i.e. Question about Middle School poster presentation submission).

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20 Science Research Competitions for High Schoolers

What’s covered:, why should you enter a science research competition, how do science research competitions affect my admissions chances.

Participation in science research competitions offers many benefits to students; for example, it can make them more competitive candidates for college admissions and provide them with valuable experience in a sought-after field. There’s a wide variety of science research competitions for high schoolers, including the high-profile contests listed below.

Entering a science research competition demonstrates that you take initiative and that you care about academics beyond the grades in your courses, both of which are qualities that colleges appreciate in prospective students.

Participation in competitions is a strong extracurricular activity, and successes—like making the finals or winning—can provide you with a chance to earn a scholarship, make your college application more attention-grabbing, or even open doors, such as laying the groundwork for a career in science research and helping you land an internship.

Win or lose, taking part in a science research competition allows you to explore an interest and learn about a fascinating field.

1. American Academy of Neurology – Neuroscience Research Prize

Grades: 9-12

Type: National

The AAN Neuroscience Research Prize competition challenges students to investigate problems regarding the brain or nervous system. The competition is only open to individual students—group projects are ineligible. Teachers are encouraged to provide guidance and support; however, they should allow students to demonstrate their own creativity. Winners and their projects are highlighted at the AAN Annual Meeting.

2. Envirothon

Type: State and National

Envirothon is North America’s largest environmental education competition, with more than 25,000 students participating in the multi-level competition each year. Student teams are first challenged at state-level competitions with the winners moving on to face top teams from across the globe at the annual international competition.

The international competition is a six-day event held in a different location each summer—for example, in an open range of the western U.S. one year, and at a Maritime coastal community of eastern Canada the next. The competition offers participants the chance to win thousands of dollars in scholarships.

3. Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

Type: Local, Regional, and International

The Regeneron ISEF is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition—more than 1,800 high school students, representing more than 75 countries, regions, and territories, take part. Students showcase independent research and compete for roughly $8 million in awards across 21 categories .

This is not a group-based competition—individual students enroll in local school science fairs before advancing to upper-level competitions in hopes of reaching the national stage.

4. National Science Bowl

Hosted by the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C., the National Science Bowl is a highly publicized competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics, including biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, energy, and math. Students compete in teams of four (plus an alternate) and have a teacher who serves as an advisor.

The National Science Bowl is one of the largest science competitions in the country—roughly 330,000 students have participated in it throughout its 32-year history.

5. National Science Olympiad

One of the nation’s premier STEM competitions, the National Science Olympiad is the pinnacle of achievement for the country’s top Science Olympiad teams. In 2022, the U.S. top 120 teams, plus a Global Ambassador Team from Japan (for a total of more than 2,000 students) squared off in a variety of events for the chance to be named the Science Olympiad National Champions.

Teams also compete annually for the opportunity to win prizes and scholarships, including a one-time $10,000 Science Olympiad Founders’ Scholarship. About 6,000 teams compete each year, beginning at the regional level in hopes of reaching the national competition.

6. Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)

Established in 1942 and hosted by the Society for Science, the Regeneron Science Talent Search is considered the most prestigious high school science research competition in the nation. The competition tasks young scientists with presenting their original research before a panel of nationally recognized professional scientists.

Of the 1,800 entrants, 300 Regeneron STS scholars are selected—they and their schools are awarded $2,000 each. Forty finalists are then picked from the pool of scholars. They receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., where they compete for an additional $1.8 million in awards, with a top prize of $250,000.

7. Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Type: Regional, State, National, and International

In this competition, students from around the world seek to address the current and future water challenges facing the world. Competition for the Stockholm Junior Water Prize occurs on four levels: regional, state, national, and international.

  • Regional winners receive a certificate and a nomination to compete in the state competition.
  • State winners receive a medal and an all-expenses-paid trip to compete in the national competition.
  • National winners receive a trophy, a $10,000 scholarship, and an all-expenses-paid trip to the international competition in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • International winners receive a crystal trophy and a $15,000 scholarship, along with a $5,000 award for their school.

In order to participate, students can begin to research and develop a practical project proposal either as an individual or with a group. To reach the national level, students must be nominated by a national organizer representing their country.

8. TOPSS Competition for High School Psychology Students

To participate in this competition, students must submit a video of up to 3 minutes that demonstrates an interest in and understanding of a topic in psychology that they think could benefit their local community and improve lives. Students must also utilize at least one peer-reviewed research study on their topic, and must include a closing slide citing their source(s). Up to three winners are chosen to receive a $300 scholarship.

9. Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) National Competition

Type: Regional and National

The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium National Competition is one of the country’s longest-running STEM competitions—participants are required to submit and present scientific research papers and compete for military-sponsored undergraduate scholarships.

The JSHS national competition is the result of a collaborative effort between the Department of Defense and academic research institutes nationwide. It is designed to emulate a professional symposium. Research projects are organized into categories such as Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology, and Medicine and Health. After competing regionally, about 250 students are chosen to attend an annual symposium to showcase their work.

10. MIT THINK Scholars Program

In the fall of each year, interested students can enter project proposals into competition for selection from a group of undergraduate students at MIT. If selected, students will be able to carry out their project—receiving up to $1000 in funding to complete their research. They’ll also be invited to a four-day symposium at MIT the following year.

Finalists are guided with weekly mentorship and will have the opportunity to present their findings to MIT students and faculty at the end of the program.

11. Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision

Grades: K-12

In this competition, students compete in groups of 2-4 to select a technology and forecast how it will evolve over the next decade or beyond, while discussing the scientific achievements that will need to be made to get there.

Students will submit an abstract as well as a detailed description paper that is not to exceed 11 pages. In doing so, they will be entered into competition and considered for a number of financial awards, as well as a trip to Washington, D.C., for the ExploraVision Awards Weekend. The competition is nationally recognized and is sponsored by Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association.

12. Conrad Challenge

Teams of 2-5 students are tasked with designing and detailing project proposals to tackle various problems categories such as Aerospace & Aviation, Health & Nutrition, Cyber-Technology & Security, and Energy & Environment. In doing so, they will identify problems in the world and come up with a feasible and innovative solution, working with judges and mentors along the way.

Finalists will be selected from the competing teams and invited to the Innovation Summit in Houston, where they will pitch their projects to judges and potentially receive numerous prizes and awards, ranging from scholarships to consulting services.

13. USA Biolympiad Competition

Type: National and International

Over the course of two years, students will undergo multiple rounds of testing that will eventually pinpoint twenty finalists to be selected for training in a residential program with the goal of representing the USA in the International Biology Olympiad. As such, this is one of the most prestigious and difficult competitions, not just in biology, but in all high school sciences. However, the experience is second to none, and is the ultimate test for students devoted to the future of biology.

14. Davidson Fellows Scholarship

While not exclusive to STEM, the Davidson Fellows program offers various major scholarships for students interested in careers in sciences. Listed as one of the “ 10 Biggest Scholarships in the World ,” this program requires students to submit a variety of components related to an independent research study with the broad goal of contributing positively to society through the advancement of science. Students will submit multiple essays as well as a video summary, and must include an additional visual model reporting their findings.

15. Destination Imagination

Type: Regional, State, National, International

Destination Imagination is another worldwide competition that includes a variety of subjects, but it specializes in science-based challenges. Students will form teams and choose from a list of different challenges to compete in in categories such as Technical, Scientific, and Engineering.

Students will solve these challenges and present their solutions in regional competitions. Regional winners will move on to statewide competitions before being invited to the Global Finals, where over 8,000 students from 28 states and 12 countries compete for awards. 150,000 students compete annually in the competition at some level.

16. Breakthrough Junior Challenge

For students looking for a more creatively inspired and unconventional competition, the Breakthrough Junior Challenge tasks students with creating a short two-minute video in which they explain and demonstrate a complex scientific concept.

Does that sound simple enough? Over 2,400 students from over 100 countries submitted videos in 2022, meaning there’s no shortage of competition here. Winning applicants will need to demonstrate immense creativity and understanding of complex scientific concepts, but rest assured—the prize is worth the difficulty.

The winner will receive a $250,000 scholarship for accredited colleges and universities, as well as a $100,000 grant to the winner’s school for the development of a science lab, and a $50,000 award to a teacher of the winner’s choosing.

17. Biotechnology Institute: BioGENEius Challenge

Students from across the country are invited to participate in the Biotechnology Institute’s BioGENEius Challenge, where they’ll be able to choose to complete a project in the Healthcare, Sustainability, or Environment categories. If accepted, students will need to complete an extensive research project and demonstrate results, and then compete in either local or a virtual “At-Large” competition, with other student competitors from around the world.

18. Genes in Space

Grades: 7-12

For students interested in the science of space and its overlap with our current understanding of the human genome, this competition combines these two worlds by tasking students with designing a DNA experiment that addresses challenges in space exploration and travel.

Students will submit a project proposal, and semifinalists will be selected to pitch their experiments in Seattle. After doing so, finalists will be selected to work with mentors and scientists from schools, such as Harvard and MIT, to design a real-life experiment. One finalist’s experiment will win the opportunity to be conducted at the International Space Station. The lucky winner will travel to the Kennedy Space Center to see the winning experiment’s launch!

19. Odyssey of the Mind

Students will form teams to compete in a variety of STEM-based challenges in this global problem-solving competition, culminating in a World Finals competition that takes place in East Lansing, Michigan.

Over 800 teams from 33 states and 15 countries compete each year in challenges ranging from designing vehicles to building small structures that can withstand hundreds of pounds. These challenges are designed to encourage creativity in the performative and presentational elements of competition.

20. U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad

Type: Regional, National, International

Students interested in Chemistry are able to participate in the USNCO, in which they’ll take rigorous exams to prove their skills in the Chemistry field. Top test-takers will be selected to attend a prestigious Study Camp, where they’ll compete for the chance to represent the U.S. at the International Chemistry Olympiad. Interested students can contact their Local Coordinator, who can be found through the program’s website.

The influence your participation in science research competitions can have on your college admissions varies—considerations such as how well you performed and the prestige of the event factor into how admissions officers view the competition. That being said, the four tiers of extracurricular activities provide a good general guide for understanding how colleges view your activities outside the classroom.

The most esteemed and well-known science research competitions are organized into Tiers 1 and 2. Extracurricular activities in these categories are extremely rare, demonstrate exceptional achievement, and hold considerable sway with admissions officers. Tiers 3 and 4 are reserved for more modest accomplishments—like winning a regional (rather than a national) competition—and carry less weight at colleges than their higher-tiered counterparts.

Generally, participation in a science research competition will be considered at least a Tier 2 activity. As stated before, this varies depending on the competition and your performance. For example, being a finalist or winner in something like the Regeneron Science Talent Search or the International Biology Olympiad—prestigious national and international competitions—is very likely to be considered a Tier 1 achievement.

However, lower-tiered extracurriculars are still valuable, as they show colleges a more well-rounded picture of you as a student, and highlight your desire to pursue your interests outside of school.

Curious how your participation in science research competitions affects your odds of college admissions? Collegevine can help. Our free chancing calculator uses factors like grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities—like science research competitions— to calculate your chances of getting into hundreds of colleges across the country! You can even use the information provided to identify where you can improve your college profile and ultimately bolster your odds of getting into your dream school.

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The science competitions your students can enter this year

By Emma Molloy

Discover STEM-themed competitions for you and your students to enter in this academic year

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Learn about the fantastic array of science competitions your students can enter – so you can sign up as soon as possible

There is a great range of science competitions out there that your students can enter. Competitions come in all shapes and sizes, including essay writing, photography and video competitions, and can be local or national events.

Besides the array of downloadable materials you can make use of in your lessons, as homework or part of a science club, the benefits of taking part include learning how to work in a team, grasping how lessons apply to real-world problems, and there could even be some extra cash to bag!

You can jump straight to the lists of science-writing competitions , or more arty competitions (such as photography and drawing prizes), or simply read on to discover what’s open to you and your students this academic year.

These competitions have been ordered by closing date. Listing a competition does not serve as an endorsement by the RSC.  Last updated: October 2023.

UK Chemistry Olympiad 

Age: 16–18 (recommended) Registration opens: September 2023 Closes: January 2024

Run by the RSC, the  UK Chemistry Olympiad is designed to challenge and inspire older secondary-school students, by encouraging them to push themselves, boost their critical problem-solving skills and test their knowledge in real-world situations. Explore past papers to get an idea of the types of questions involved.

There are three rounds that culminate with the prestigious International Chemistry Olympiad , which will take place this year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Round 1, a written test taken in your school, is scheduled to take place on 25 January 2024. Students then receive bronze, silver or gold certificates depending on their scores. Up to 30 students will then be selected to move on to the second round – a training weekend at the University of Nottingham. Four students will then be chosen to represent the UK in the international competition from 21–30 July 2024.

To get started, register your school or college. Do this and find out more information about preparing on the Olympiad homepage .

Top of the Bench

Age: 14–16 Registration opens: soon Closes: January 2024

Top of the Bench  (TOTB) is an annual practical chemistry competition that has been running for over 20 years. It’s a long-standing favourite for students and teachers, and provides an opportunity for students to put their teamwork and practical skills to the test.

Regional heats are led by  RSC local sections  between October and January. The winning team from each heat progresses to the national final, held in the spring at a UK university (where there is also a session for teachers to explore resources and classroom ideas with one of the RSC’s education coordinators).

First prize is awarded to the best overall school performance, with five teams receiving runners up prizes. The Jacqui Clee Award is also awarded each year to the student who makes an outstanding individual contribution.

Teams must consist of four students: two from year 9/S2; one from year 10/S3; one from year 11/S4.

Find more information including past papers and how to apply on the  TOTB homepage .

Slingshot Challenge

Age: 13–18 Registration opens: now Closes: 1 February 2024

The Slingshot Challenge is run by National Geographic and is an exciting opportunity for students to get involved with the global programme. Students can enter in teams of up to six. Individual entries are welcomed although all entries are expected to involve collaboration with peers, stakeholders, and/or marginalized communities.

Students work to prepare a short, 1-minute video, from topics with an environmental focus. Training sessions for teachers and resource/tool kits are available from the website and the providers can offer feedback and technical support ahead of official submissions.

Videos are expected to put forward compelling, evidence-based information and be engaging for the audience. A small number of motivating prizes are awarded each year to the student of up to $10,000.

For full details see the Slingshot Challenge website .

Schools’ Analyst

Age: 16–17 Registration opens: soon Closes: 23 February 2024

The  Schools’ Analyst Competition  is returning to schools in 2024. Run collaboratively by the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund and the Royal Society of Chemistry, this event allows students to expand their chemistry knowledge and skills through practical analytical experiments. Students must be in Year 12 (England, Wales, NI)/S5 (Scotland)/5th Year (Ireland).

Schools and colleges register their interest to host a heat and, if randomly selected, can now enter up to 25 teams of three students to compete to be crowned the overall school winner. Each winning school team will then compete within their region to find regional winners. Regional winners receive a cash prize for themselves and their school.

Register your school  to take part by 23 February 2024. To take part, students only need access to standard school laboratory equipment and some consumables (a bursary is available for those who need it).

Equipment boxes are sent to 400 entrants, selected at random, and delivered in advance of the event. Results must be submitted by 17 May in Ireland (to ensure schools have the chance to award winners before the summer holidays) and 14 June elsewhere.

Science meets art

If you have some students who would be hooked by the artistic side of science, check out these competitions:

  • RSB Photography competition (open to all ages; opens March 2024; £500 top prize for under 18s)
  • RSB Nancy Rothwell Award for specimen drawing (ages 7–18; open March–July 2024; prizes include set of drawing pencils and small cash prizes for students and schools)
  • Science Without Borders challenge is an artwork competition with a focus on ocean conservation. The 2024 theme is ‘hidden wonders of the deep’ (ages 11–19; closes 4 March 2024; maximum prize of $500)
  • British Science Week poster competition ; this year’s theme will be ‘time’ (ages 3–14; closes March 2024)
  • RPS Woman Science Photographer of the Year is open to women of all ages and backgrounds (open and under 18s; closing date TBC but expected March 2024)
  • Minds Underground Competitions ; Minds Underground run a number of essay competitions each year covering a variety of STEM and other topics (all ages; closing dates vary but 2024 questions will be released January 2024, see website for full details)

MathWorks Math Modeling challenge

Age: 16–19 (England and Wales only) Registration opens:  November 2023 Closes: 24 February 2024

The  M3 Challenge  is an internet-based applied maths competition that inspires participants to pursue STEM education and careers. Working in teams of three to five students, participants have 14 consecutive hours to solve an open-ended maths-modelling problem based around a real issue during the challenge weekend, 1–4 March 2024.

The problem typically has a socially conscious theme – equity, the environment, conservation or recycling, energy use, health, and other topics that young people care about. The challenge gives students the opportunity to use maths modelling processes to represent, analyse, make predictions and otherwise provide insight into real-world phenomena. For example, 2023’s problem centred around modelling the impacts of e-bikes to better understand if they are likely to become part of a global, more sustainable energy plan.

Numerous free  resources , including modelling and coding handbooks, videos and sample problems are available to help teams prepare for the event.

The competition’s final presentation and awards ceremony event is held in New York City in late April – an all-expense paid experience for the finalist teams. These top teams will be awarded scholarships toward the pursuit of higher education, with members of the overall winning team receiving $20,000 (»£16,000).

For rules, resources and to register, visit the competition  website .

The Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition

Age: 16–18 Registration opens: now Closes:  30 September 2023 and 31 March 2024

The  Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition , run by Cambridge Assessment, is an exciting extra-curricular activity for teams of aspiring scientists who are studying with the Cambridge IGCSE or O Level science programmes.

Teams of three to six students choose a topic and work on a scientific investigation over 20–25 hours. The competition encourages investigations with some practical or community relevance and an eye on sustainability.

Projects may involve laboratory work and should include creative and collaborative working, critical thinking and reflection. Students should be given the opportunity to present their results to a wider audience, perhaps at a science fair or other school event.

Teachers provide initial project evaluations and the best are put forward for consideration by a panel of experts. The winning team receives a certificate and is featured on the competition website. The competition runs twice a year, so keep abreast of all the dates  on the website .

TeenTech Awards 

Age: 11–16 Registration opens: now Closes:  March 2024 for first-round submissions

The  TeenTech Awards  encourage students to see how they might apply science and technology to real-world problems across several different categories, from food and retail through the future of transport to wearable technology. Students identify an opportunity or a problem, suggest a solution and research the market.

Students can work in teams of up to three people and there are lots of award categories. All submitted projects receive feedback and a bronze, silver or gold award. The event is well supported with training sessions for teachers and students, so everyone knows what to expect and what the judges will be looking for!

The best projects go forward to the TeenTech Awards Final for judging and the winning school in each category will receive a cash prize. The final is expected to take place in London in June 2024.

Science writing competitions

Numerous essays competitions run each year covering all aspects and areas of STEM. Below is just a selection of some of the competitions out there. Entries into science writing competitions make great additions to UCAS applications, and they get students thinking about science, too.

  • The Oxford Scientist Schools’ Science Writing Competition  (700-word magazine article; ages 15–18; deadline likely to be July 2024; prize includes £50 and being published in the magazine)
  • Newnham College, Cambridge (2000-word academic essay; age 16–18 women at state school only; deadline likely to be March 2024; winners receive up to £400 to split with their school). Teachers can sign up to mailing lists now to hear more about this essay competition and other events from the college.

British Science Week poster competition

Age: 3–14 Registration opened: January 2024 Closes: March 2024

British Science Week will run from 8–17 March. Alongside numerous activities and events across the country, there will be a themed poster competition – and this year’s theme will is ‘time’.

Entrants can explore a wide range of ideas covered by the broad theme. Judges are on the look out for an innovative angle or creative interpretation of the theme; clear, accurate and informative content; and effective, engaging communication. This competition is a great way for students to practise their communication skills. There are numerous prizes up for grabs that cover all age categories.

Entrants can be teams or individuals from any organisation, although schools are limited to five entries. Find out more on the website , including activity packs and other resources to make the most of British Science Week.

Big Bang Young Scientists and Engineers Competition

Age: 11–18 Registration opens:  October 2023 Closes: 27 March 2024

The Big Bang Competition  is open to young people aged 11 to 18 in state-funded education or who are home educated or who enter as part of a community group. Private school participants can get involved as part of a collaboration with state-school peers.

Participants complete project-based work, focusing on investigation, discovery and use of scientific methods. Students choose their own STEM topic and work to submit their project as a written report or short video. The possibilities are endless!

Students can include their involvement in the competition in their extracurricular activities on UCAS forms and personal statements and have a chance of winning a range of awards and cash prizes.

Find out how to get started and get inspired with past projects on the Big Bang website .

BIEA Youth STEAM Competition

Age: 6–18 Registration opens:  October 2023 Closes: April 2024 for first-round submissions

The  BIEA Youth STEAM Competition  asks students to use their creativity to come up with ideas for a more sustainable future based on a specific theme. The theme for 2024 has yet to be announced, but the theme for 2023 was “developing solutions for sustainable cities”. Students research, design and present their solution, including a written report.

Students can enter as individuals or in teams of up to five members and schools can enter more than one team. There are lots of competition categories to cover all age groups. Submissions are expected to be accepted from January 2024 and the international final to be in July 2024. Learn more on the competition  website .

Local to Newcastle?

Newcastle Secondary School SciFair  is a university-run secondary school science fair for students from state schools across Newcastle. Sci-Fair is a whole day event that will take place during British Science Week. Students can get the opportunity to present their models, posters or PowerPoint presentations about a scientific topic of their choosing. SciFair is open to ages 11–16. There are multiple prizes to be won on the day to recognise student’s efforts. Spaces are limited capacity, so students should wait for their projects to be approved before starting work.

Unsung Heroes of Science video competition

Age: 16–18 Close s: April 2024 TBC

The International  Unsung Heroes of Science video competition   from Hertford College, University of Oxford is open to all 16–18 students. Entrants are tasked with making a two-minute video sharing the story of a scientist whose contributions were overlooked. Entries can be submitted by individuals or in teams of up to three.

The competition website also has lesson plans and links to videos of previous unsung heros, which are great resources for teachers to inspire their students.

Cambridge Chemistry Challenge

Age: 19 or younger Registration opens: now Closes:  1 June 2024

This competition — aimed at Year 12 students but available to younger students — is designed to stretch and challenge students beyond the curriculum interested in chemistry and is excellent experience for anyone considering chemistry for further study.

Students sit a 90-minute written paper under exam conditions in school, which is sent out to schools in advance. Mark schemes are available to teachers, and for schools submitting more than five scripts, these should be marked by the teacher. Scripts of students scoring over 50% are then submitted. Students who perform well receive a certificate and the best performers are invited to join a residential camp at the University of Cambridge at the end of August

The website contains lots of past papers and mark schemes, which are a valuable resource for teachers. Full details are on the  website .

IET Faraday Challenge

Age: 12–13 Registration opens: January 2024 for the 2024–2025 season Closes: July 2024

Faraday Challenges are cross-curricular STEM activity days for UK schools run by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. This annual competition draws on students’ practical science and engineering skills, asking them to work in teams to solve real-world engineering problems and think creatively. Schools can host Challenge Days and invite teams from local schools to join them or apply to join a day at another school. Planning for these events starts early, so plenty of time to get organised for the day.

Teams should be made up of six students aged 12–13 years old (England and Wales Year 8, Scotland S1/S2, Northern Ireland Year 9). Schools may host a challenge day themselves or attend one hosted at another school.

Students win prizes for themselves and a trophy for their school. There is also a national league table and the top teams from across the UK go through to the national final, with the chance to win a cash prize of up to £1000 for their school. Plus, by taking part students will also meet the criteria for achieving a CREST Discovery Award.

If you are not able to enter into the main competition, there is also the opportunity for students to take part in the Virtual Faraday Challenge open to anyone aged 7–15.

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Imperial college science & innovation competition.

Age:  4–adult Registration opens:  September  2023 Closes:  15 December 2023

The  Science & Innovation Competition , run by the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Imperial College, aims to motivate primary and secondary-aged children to engage with science, to encourage them to work as part of a team and engage in fun activities. Adults are also welcome to enter.

Teams of two to four people are asked to develop a new and innovative scientific solution to help achieve one of the  United Nation’s Global Goals for Sustainable Development . To enter, teams need to create a five-minute film that describes the science behind their idea. Finalists are invited to take part in an event during spring 2024 at Imperial College, London (date to be confirmed). Learn more on the  website .

Global essay competition: Young voices in the chemical sciences for sustainability

Age: 35 and under  Registration opens: now Closes: 31 March 2023

An  annual essay competition  on the role of the chemical sciences in sustainability, organised by the International Organization for Chemical Sciences in Development (IOCD) in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). The competition is open globally to entrants under 35 years of age. The theme for the 2023 competition is: How can the chemical sciences lead the stewardship of the Earth’s element resources?

Essays will be grouped into seven regions for shortlisting and selection of winners, based on the entrant’s country of normal residence. Each regional winner will receive a prize of US$500 and their entries will be published in  RSC Sustainability . The shortlisted essays will be collected in an annual compendium,  Young voices in the chemical sciences for sustainability , available on the IOCD’s website. Individual shortlisted entries will also be featured from time to time on IOCD’s website.

Essays will be judged on how well they highlight the importance of scientific approaches grounded in the chemical sciences for solving sustainability challenges. Entrants should take a broad, global perspective, and reflect on the intersection of science, society and policy aspects, rather than describing a particular scientific advance in great technical detail. Essays must not exceed 1500 words of body copy.

Cambridge Chemistry Race

Age: 16–18 Registration opens: Mon 5 December 2022 Closes: February 2023

In the  Cambridge Chemistry Race , teams of 3–5 students solve as many theoretical problems as they can over the course of two hours – ranging from easy riddles to tasks of A-level difficulty and complex chemical problems.

Once a team has solved a question, the examiner verifies their answer and hands them the next question. Points are awarded based on the number of successful attempts. Whoever gets the most points wins!

Students are allowed to use a calculator, books, notes, and printed literature. The challenge aims to test problem-solving skills and chemical understanding rather than knowledge. Explore past questions and solutions  here  to get an idea of what’s in store.

Schools may only enter one team each and places are first come first served.

The competition is run in collaboration with the University of Cambridge’s Department of Chemistry. This year, it is joined by the University of Oxford too, so students may compete in either city. The competition will take place on Saturday 4 February 2023. Learn more on the  competition website .

Quantum on the Clock

Age: 16–18 Closed: 8 July 2022

The Institute of Physics’ QQQ group’s  Quantum on the Clock  competition is open to all A-level or equivalent students in the UK and Ireland. Students are tasked to create a three-minute video about any aspect of quantum science or technology. Entries can be individual or in teams of up to four students.

Cash prizes are on offer for the winners and runners-up, with the judging focusing on creativity, clarity, engagement and accuracy. The ‘best individual’ and ‘best team’ winners will also receive year subscriptions to  Physics World   and an expenses-paid invitation to a prize-giving ceremony at the Photon 2022 conference dinner, which will take place from 30 August until 2 September 2022.

To find out more and apply, watch this  video  and go to the Quantum on the Clock  website .

Clean Tech Competition

Age: 15–18 Closed: 22 April 2022 (registration); 29 April 2022 (paper submission deadline)

The Clean Tech Competition research and design challenge asks students to identify a problem with our natural world and resource use that they want to change, innovate a sustainable solution and submit a research paper to the judges. This year there is no topic restriction; entries simply need to have one goal: create a sustainable solution for an environmental issue.

This is a great opportunity to refine research, analysis and literary skills.

Each team should be made up of one to three students, who must be 15–18 years old on the submission deadline, 29 April 2022. Once the papers have been submitted, the top 10 teams from the global pool will be selected to progress to the virtual global finals. They will present their research and prototypes to the judges, and will receive handsome cash prizes, with the first team also earning a continued mentorship from an expert in the field. 

Find out more and register on the  competition website.

Royal College of Science Union (RCSU) Science Challenge

Age: 14–18 Closed: 11 February 2022

Imperial College London’s RCSU Science Challenge is all about science communication – requiring students to demonstrate their skills in debate and reasoning and teach the public about science and its consequences.

Questions on a given theme are set by eminent scientists – who even read the shortlisted entries, so there’s a real chance students’ work will be seen by world-leading academics. You can find last year’s (Covid-related) questions on the  website .

There are both individual and team categories, and students can answer one of the questions in either written or video form of up to 1000 words or four minutes respectively. Winners receive cash prizes, plus there are non-cash prizes for the runners up.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed on 14 March 2022 and invited to the grand final on 21 March 2022 at the Royal Institution, where they will deliver a short presentation. Find more information about taking part on the  challenge website .

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“Two Minutes More!” Preparing Slides for Conference Research Presentations

Shahul ameen.

1 Dept. of Psychiatry, St. Thomas Hospital, Changanacherry, Kerala, India.

Samir Kumar Praharaj

2 Dept. of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.

Vikas Menon

3 Dept. of Psychiatry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.

Competitions for research awards give lots of weightage to the floor presentation, including the quality of the slides. 1 Likewise, the National Medical Commission mandates all postgraduate students to publish or submit a research article in scientific journals or present the paper at the national conference of the concerned Society. 2 However, be it an award paper or a free paper, many find it hard to condense the information from their manuscript (or worse, the entire thesis) into slides that should be presented in 7–10 minutes. Though articles on preparing effective PowerPoint slides 3 , 4 and making appealing podium presentations 5 are abound, we could not find any specifically discussing converting a thesis or research paper to a small number of slides that convey all the essential information in a manner that is time-efficient and also aids audience comprehension. This article tries to fill that gap and provides valuable tips and tricks that presenters, both amateur and seasoned, may find useful.

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General Points

  • Choose the wide-screen (16×9) aspect ratio, as it helps include graphs and related text in the same slide.
  • The content may be complex, demanding much attention from the audience. Hence, keep the background and design of the slides elegant but simple and nondistracting. Avoid bells and whistles such as unnecessary clip arts and fancy animation effects.
  • Include slide numbers on the footer—audience members with questions on specific slides can mention the number, and then you can jump to the slide promptly by typing the slide number and pressing Enter.
  • If there is an instruction to maintain anonymity, remember it, especially while preparing the title slide and writing about the study setting and the Ethics Committee.
  • In the beginning, save time by not announcing, “My topic is so and so”—people would have already gleaned it from the title slide on display.
  • Don’t expand abbreviations on the slides, as you can explain them verbally. At the same time, avoid unnecessary abbreviations that can be confusing.
  • Use Section Header slides (that say only “Methods” in a larger font, for example) before the methods section and the results and discussion section. This helps emphasize the transition to the audience.

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  • Using animations between subsequent bullet points is appropriate and preferable in most situations—it helps direct the audience’s attention better and prevents the slides from looking wordy. However, use only the “appear” option, as the others take slightly more time and can be distracting.
  • Likewise, while moving to a subsequent point, pressing the “Next” button slightly before you finish the previous point, rather than doing it only after you have fully completed reading/explaining it, helps save some time.
  • Instead of including all the information on the slides, reserve some for verbal explanation. For example, on the slide you may merely write, “possibility of confounding factors,” and when presenting, you may say, “like socioeconomic status.” For each slide, such points can be entered in the “Click to add notes” area below the actual slide so that you will not forget them and can even see them during the presentation if you use the Presenter View.
  • Use concise language on the slides—remove all information that can be inferred from the context or is nonessential. For example, in the results and discussion section, there is no need to repeatedly write “Our study found that.” Similarly, instead of “The study by George et al. showed that,” you can write “George et al. showed that.” Another option is to merely write “George et al.:” followed by their finding, and then verbally add “showed that” while presenting. Using terms like “intervention group” and “control group” rather than “the group that received divalproex sodium” and “the group that received placebo” helps too. Sentences need not be complete, and articles (a, an, and the) can be omitted wherever possible.
  • Slides should not contain any information not included in the manuscript submitted for the award. Likewise, if it is a competition for articles already published in journals, information on the slides should be restricted to those included in the concerned article.

Introduction Section

  • defining new terms or concepts, if any
  • the research gap
  • the most important novelty
  • primary and secondary objectives—with important variables in bold.
  • To cite on the slides, pick the latest or the best-quality studies and the most recent systematic reviews or meta-analyses.

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  • In a presentation of 7–8 minutes, do not spend more than a minute on the introduction section.

Methods Section

  • Mention the design, setting, sample size calculation, inclusion and exclusion criteria, sampling technique, tools used, data collection period, and interventions, if any.

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  • If the number of tools used is less, their screenshots can be shown, and you can tell their names in the background.
  • Specify that ethics approval and patient consent were obtained. One option is to show a slide with “Ethics considerations” written on it and verbally explain in the background that they were obtained.
  • In the slide on the statistical analysis section, the names of the software used or the tests done need not be mentioned. Mention the P value cut-off and the details of correction done for multiple testing, if any. If there is no relevant information to share, it is okay to eschew the slide on statistical analysis.

Results and Discussion

  • Unlike in the manuscript or thesis, these sections may be combined, to save time.
  • Results should get the most time.
  • Tables of sociodemographic details should not be omitted. However, you need not combine all variables into a single Table 1 as in the manuscript. If the table is huge, especially if there are more than 5–7 rows, describe only 1–3 variables on one slide. The subsequent results tables too may be split similarly, may be with data related to each variable on a separate slide.
  • While describing binary variables, mentioning the proportion of only one (e.g., yes) will suffice.
  • Consider if it is necessary to present proportions of unimportant categories like “other,” “did not reveal,” etc.
  • Present the results related to the primary and different secondary outcomes on separate slides.
  • Exploratory analyses that yielded negative results may be omitted.
  • If possible, use graphs rather than tables to show trends/findings—they may be better assimilated. Text or table can be provided besides the figure, if space allows.
  • Instead of copying-pasting tables and graphs from your Word file, use PowerPoint’s inbuilt features to create them. However, carefully crosscheck the numbers with those in the manuscript/thesis.
  • As we are used to reading from left to right, it helps to place graphs or tables on the left side of the slide and the text of their explanations or discussions on the right.

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  • Do not repeat information in text and images/tables.
  • Discuss the major findings—2–3 points for each on the slides, with 1–2 additional verbal explanations if needed.
  • Compare your findings with those of the most vigorous and relevant studies and the latest systematic reviews and meta-analyses, if available.
  • Instead of wasting space by writing “our findings are similar to that of Johns et al.,” you may merely write “~ Johns et al.”
  • Build hypotheses based on your findings, citing appropriate references.

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  • Add a slide on the translational significance or implications of your findings. However, don’t overhype the implications.

Closing Slides

  • Have a “conclusions” slide. Avoid hyping here also.
  • If you have mentioned the references in the footer of each slide, there is no need in the end for a series of slides listing them.
  • Include a final slide with “Thank you” and “Any questions?,” maybe with some appropriate images.

Rehearse the presentation multiple times to ensure that you do not overshoot the allotted time. If the time limit is eight minutes, rehearse for a 7-minute presentation; this provides some buffer time for unexpected glitches. Backup the PowerPoint file in previous versions of the software too (1997–2003, for example) and have both cloud and local backups. Check the compatibility of fonts, audio files, and videos, if any; it can be embarrassing if they dysfunction during the coveted presentation. Also, it may be a good idea for young researchers to closely watch paper presentations of others—both novice and experienced speakers—and take notes, to improve themselves.

The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Funding: The authors received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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Cridc 2024 awards $41,000 to poster competition winners.

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Feb 12, 2024

At this year’s Career, Research, Innovation, and Development Conference (CRIDC), $41,000 worth of research travel grants were awarded in recognition of the outstanding and impactful work by student competitors.  

The 15th annual CRIDC at Georgia Tech took place on Feb. 8, bringing together a diverse community of scholars. 116 graduate students participated in the CRIDC poster competition, presenting their research in front of their peers and faculty and staff judges alike. Online graduate students participated in CRIDC’s first-ever online poster competition as well.  

Congratulations to the following poster competition winners.   

Executive Vice President for Research winners  

Jennifer Leestma, College of Engineering 

Kelly Badilla, College of Engineering 

Megan Andrews, College of Sciences 

Anamik Jhunjhunwala, College of Engineering 

Timothy Brumfiel, College of Engineering 

Shreya Kothari, College of Sciences 

Shehan Parmar, College of Sciences 

Ximena Pizarro-Bore, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts  

Xinyue Huang, College of Engineering  

Shiqi Wei, College of Engineering 

College of Engineering winners   

Shaspreet Kaur 

Bettina Arkhurst 

Frederick Chung 

Ranjani Narayanan 

College of Sciences winners   

Chad Pozarycki 

Monica Monge Loria 

Jiangpeiyun Jin 

Kiera Ngoc Thuy An Tran 

College of Computing winners   

Varun Agrawal  

Eric Greenlee 

Office of the Provost’s Award   

Eric Cole, College of Engineering 

Walter Parker, College of Engineering 

Chloe LeCates, College of Sciences 

Jimin Park, College of Engineering  

Patrick Owen Sizemore, College of Computing 

CRIDC is the product of the collaborative efforts of the Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) and the Graduate Career Development Team from the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. Fifteen years ago, the event was created when the student-led poster competition, then known as the Georgia Tech Research and Innovation Competition (GTRIC) was combined with the Graduate Career Symposium.   

CRIDC also features an Innovation Competition, in which graduate student finalists offer three-minute presentations to a panel of judges. All participants met with Tech’s VentureLab to explore grants and programs that can help them pursue startup businesses and technology licensing opportunities.   

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 CRIDC Innovation Competition:   

1st place: Mikaela Gray, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 

Runner-up: Alison Jenkins, Mechanical Engineering  

Runner-up:   Zhaonan Liu, Materials Science and Engineering  

In addition to the poster competitions, this year’s CRIDC featured an employee networking lunch, featuring over twenty employers and four career panels. For more information about CRIDC, please visit grad.gatech.edu/cridc . 

Brittani Hill

Marketing and Communications Manager | Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education 

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The IEOM UNDERGRADUATE Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS will recognize outstanding papers in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management and operations management written by student(s). Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the 2022 India Conference . The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. A group of academics / professionals will serve as judges. Scoring rubrics will be used for both parts of the judging. Winners will receive award certificates. These awards are presented at the  2022 India Conference.

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The IEOM GRADUATE Student Paper Competition sponsored by Eaton will recognize outstanding papers in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, service engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management and operations management written by student(s). Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. A group of academics / professionals will serve as judges. Scoring rubrics will be used for both parts of the judging. Winners will receive award certificate and monetary award based on the sponsorship. These awards are presented at the  2022 India Conference.

Master Thesis Presentation Competition

IEOM Master Thesis Presentation Award recognizes outstanding research in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management, operations management and related areas. Students must enroll in the masters’ program during the current academic year. These awards are presented at the 2022 India Conference.

Submit a synopsis of your thesis online and present at the conference: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=PvafCt5

Doctoral Dissertation Presentation Competition

IEOM Doctoral Dissertation Presentation Award recognizes outstanding research in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management, operations management, and related areas. Students must enroll in the doctoral program during the current academic year. These awards are presented at the  2022 India Conference.

Submit a synopsis of your dissertation online and bring your poster at conference event:

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Undergraduate STEM Research Competition

The IEOM Undergraduate Research Competition will recognize outstanding research presentation in the field of industrial engineering and operations management presented by student(s). Students can submit abstract only and present. The presentation will be judged based on the presentation only. A group of academics / professionals will serve as judges. Scoring rubrics will be used for both parts of the judging. Winners will receive award certificate. Monetary award will be based on the sponsorship. These awards are presented at the  2022 India Conference.

Submit a paper or abstract online: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=PvafCt5

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The IEOM Capstone Student Design Project / Final Year Project (FYP) Competition will recognize outstanding design projects in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, engineering management and operations management prepared by student team. Capstone student design project team can showcase their engineering design project by submitting a summary of the project as an abstract and present it. It should highlight problem solving, creative thinking, innovation, project planning, and teamwork through a challenging design and build project. Each submission must be presented. The presentations will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. These awards are presented at the  2022 India Conference. Award certificates will be given for the best senior design project presenters.

The IEOM High School STEM Competition recognizes the outstanding students for their accomplishment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for their innovative and creative projects. High school students can submit individual and/or team research projects in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or similar areas. Each submission can provide a summary of the STEM project. The projects will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. These awards are presented at the 2022 India Conference.

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The IEOM Lean Six Sigma Competition will recognize outstanding case studies in the area of lean and six sigma. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the IEOM Conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. The winning awards will be given at the IEOM Conference award event.

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The IEOM Logistics Supply Chain Competition will recognize outstanding case studies in the area of logistics and supply chain management. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the IEOM India Conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. The winning awards will be given at the IEOM India Conference.

The IEOM Best Poster Competition Awards recognize the best poster presentations.  Three awards will be given for the first, second and third places. These awards are presented at the 2022 India Conference.

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The Sloan Sports Analytics Conference showcases cutting-edge research that is frequently featured in top media outlets throughout the world and has even changed the way sports are analyzed. The Research Papers Competition is an ideal way to build your reputation within the field of sports analytics.

This year’s competition will feature six sports tracks – Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Football, Business of Sports, and Other Sports.

Abstract Submissions for SSAC24 are now closed

Abstracts are selected based on the novelty, academic rigor, and impact of the research.

All submissions are required to be open-source and a link to the author's GitHub repository or other repository supporting the research will be required.

Please refer to our Research Papers Rules page for full details on the submission and evaluation process. We look forward to reading your contribution!

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Authors submit abstracts. Based on the judged merits of their abstract submissions, a select group of authors will be invited to submit full manuscripts.

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Invited authors submit full manuscripts. Referees will evaluate every manuscript, and authors of the best submissions will be invited to give a presentation on their findings at the conference. The referees will also select a separate set of authors who will be invited to present their work during a poster session, as well as a final set of three authors to give a deep-dive of their work in an open-source workshop.

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Invited authors will present their findings during the first day of the conference. Based on the quality of the presentation and manuscript, one paper per sports track (see tracks below) and one wildcard will be selected to present at the conference in front of a panel of industry experts. The judge scores will be tabulated and the winners will be announced following presentations.

     b. Poster Competition

All posters selected for the conference will be entered into a competition for Best Poster, determined by a combination of a fan and judges vote during the weekend of the conference.

Note: this competition is independent of the presentation finals, and none of the posters will advance to the presentation finals.

Timeline (all times Eastern Time)

Abstract submission due – Oct. 01, 2023, 11:59 p.m. EST

Full paper requests sent out – Mid-October 2023

Full paper submission due (if selected) – Dec. 01, 2023, 11:59 p.m. EST

Finalists and posters announced – Mid-January 2024

Submission of poster (if selected) – Early-February 2024

Submission of presentation (if selected) – Mid-February 2024

Conference presentations (if selected) – Conference Day

Open-Source Requirement

For the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, the Research Papers competition has been a tremendous opportunity for researchers to both share their work with the community and improve the application of analytics across sports. We are excited to continue requiring all papers to be open-source for SSAC 2024 to further the impact of the great work of researchers in the industry.

Open-source research helps advance our mission to democratize analytics in sports by allowing researchers to build on top of the models and methods of their peers, both amplifying the effect of their research and better enabling widespread adoption of their work. We strongly believe that continued research into sports analytics is what makes our games more exciting and participants more effective. 

All papers will be required to submit a link to the team's GitHub repository, or another open-source repository, with the data used to conduct the research. This should include any publicly available data or private data used in the research. For any private / proprietary data, please use your best judgement to anonymize any personal information before sharing publicly. The code running the models is not required to be submitted, but is encouraged, as it contributes to the communal spirit of open-source work by which researchers build off of each other's work to further the application of analytics across sports.

Sports Tracks

Based on abstract content, all submissions will be entered into one of the following Sports Tracks:

  • Basketball – All submissions related to the sport of basketball.
  • Baseball – All submissions related to the sport of baseball.
  • Soccer – All submissions related to the sport of soccer.
  • Football – All submissions related to the sport of American football.
  • Business of Sports – All submissions related to the business of owning, managing, or marketing a sport, or to new technology or ideas which could change the face of the sport.
  • Other Sports – All submissions related to the playing of a sport that is not included in the above Sports Tracks.

Abstract Guidelines

Abstract submissions should be submitted online, and must use the following guidelines:

  • Abstracts must contain fewer than 500 words, including title and body.
  • Abstracts may include up to two tables or figures combined (e.g.  1 figure and 1 table, or 2 tables).
  • Each abstract should contain the following sections:
  • Introduction – What question is this research trying to answer? Why is it an important question for the industry?
  • Methods – Description of relevant statistical methods used, including data sources or data collection procedures
  • Results – Description of actual (not promised) results along with relevant statistics
  • Conclusion – The overall takeaway from the study, including how the results will impact the sports industry

Evaluation of Submissions

The conference seeks submissions that report research pertaining to the use of analytics in the sports industry. We are open to contributions ranging from evaluating players and game strategies, to examining the success factors for sports business. In the abstract and full paper submission process, research will be evaluated on, but not necessarily limited to, the following criteria:

  • Novelty of research – Does the research provide interesting insight into new models or challenge existing beliefs?
  • Academic rigor / validity of model – Are the methodologies of the model and results fundamentally sound and appropriate?
  • Reproducibility – Can the model and results be replicated independently?
  • Application – What are the applications or potential applications of the insights from the research?

In evaluating presentation finalists at the 2024 SSAC, the above factors will be supplemented by the following criteria, as judged by a panel of academics and industry executives from team management and sports business operations:

  • Interest / impact – Is there significant interest in the proposed question in the field of study or the community at large? What are the benefits or impact of the model or application?

The Research Papers team will review all abstracts. The Review Committee will evaluate all manuscript submissions. The Review Committee consists of the Research Papers team, as well as academic professors and experts from top universities in fields including statistics, information sciences, and economics. The industry panel that makes the final winner selection will decide on the basis of the paper and the presentation at the 2024 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. In these final evaluations, more weight will be given to the final presentation, specifically the highlighted application and impact of the research.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Our objective is to ensure an unbiased evaluation of submissions throughout the process. We are aware that members of the evaluation committee may have had relationships with authors who have submitted papers. When possible, potential conflicts of interest are avoided by minimizing the review of research by the following:

  • Authors who have collaborated with the reviewer on previous submissions
  • Current or former students who worked with the reviewer
  • Colleagues from the same organization
  • Any other previous relationships with the author that may prevent an unbiased evaluation of the paper

All potential conflicts of interest will be managed as best as possible while still maintaining the quality of the review process. Final reviews will occur without knowledge of the names of the authors.

Rights and Permissions

All authors retain ownership rights to the research and the right to publish the research after the conference. Upon submission, authors grant access to 42 Analytics to make their research available for public viewing online and in print, for conference use for the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission from third parties to reprint copyrighted information such as data, tables, or figures that may be protected by copyright.

SSAC 2024 Research Papers & Authors Profiles

2024 research paper finalists, approaching in-venue quality tracking from broadcast video using generative ai.

Short Abstract: ‍ Over the last 25 years, soccer tracking data has provided a deeper understanding of the ways that players and teams play the game. Although traditional tracking systems require in-venue installation, there is a current push to track players remotely from broadcast footage. However, tracking data obtained from broadcast footage is inherently incomplete due to players being out of the broadcast camera’s field of vision. We address this issue in this paper, leveraging generative AI to predict highly accurate locations of the players for the large portions of games where they cannot be visually perceived.

Author(s): Harry Hughes

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Harry Hughes is a doctoral student focusing on how modern artificial intelligence techniques can be applied to sports data. With an undergraduate degree in Software Engineering at the University of Queensland, he is currently working at Stats Perform developing the company's broadcast tracking system.

Michael Horton

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Michael Stokl

Harshala Gammulle

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Clinton Fookes

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Sridha Sridharan

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Sateesh Pedagadi

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Patrick Lucey

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Estimating NBA Team Shot Selection Efficiency from Aggregations of True, Continuous Shot Charts: A Generalized Additive Model Approach

Short Abstract: We develop a novel type of basketball shot chart, a true shot chart, that uses a generalized additive model (GAM) to estimate total shot proficiency continuously in the half-court as a continuous, 3-D surface ( https://sportdataviz.syr.edu/TrueShotChart/ ). Unlike conventional shot charts, which do not consider free throw scoring pursuant to a shot from a given location, true shot charts incorporate total points, from the field and free throw line, pursuant to each shot in an NBA game (from 2016-2022 in the study) toward improved explanatory power of offensive efficiency variation across NBA team-seasons. Whereas conventional shot charts show a league-wide three-point premium over the period of the data, true shot charts show a deepening dispremium since 2018, as the free throw rate for three-point attempts is substantially less than that for two-point attempts. Lastly, we develop a novel shot chart summary measure, shot selection efficiency, as the Pearson correlation between expected proportional volume and expected true points, from the field and free throw line, across the half court space; polynomial regression and XGBoost modeling suggest shot selection efficiency is not only win productive, but a “Moneyball” or partly supra-payroll source of wins.  

Author(s): Justin Ehrlich

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Dr. Justin A. Ehrlich is an associate professor specializing in sport analytics, machine learning, and computer science. His diverse research spans virtual reality, 3D human pose estimation, advanced visualization, ranking and rating in sports, the business of sport, and the analysis of risks associated with developing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in football players. As a faculty member in Syracuse University's Big Data Cluster, Dr. Ehrlich continues to contribute significantly to the field, focusing on big data, rating and ranking methodologies, on-field performance analysis, and advanced shot charts and visualizations. His dedication to advancing sport analytics is evident in the breadth and impact of his research contributions, including innovative approaches to understanding and visualizing player performance on the field.

Shane Sanders

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Dr. Shane Sanders is a Professor of Sport Analytics at Syracuse University and an author at sportquant.substack.com. During the summer months, Sanders has done extensive consulting on player acquisition in professional basketball and has published leading academic work in sports economics, statistics, and game theory.  In total, he has authored or co-authored 80+ articles in leading journals of these fields, as well as a popular economics book, The Economic Reason. His work has been cited on NPR, in USA Today, in a U.S. Supreme Court sports antitrust case, and other prominent outlets. When not thinking about himself, Sanders–along with his wife, Bhavneet–helps coach his older daughter, Simran, for various middle school spelling, math, and science pursuits. Last year, Simran qualified for and placed well at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Sanders also helps coach his younger daughter, Nanki, in soccer skills and in her budding academic interests. Hailing from Zionsville, Indiana–”land of Brad Stevens”– Sanders and his brethren have always been disproportionately crazy about basketball. Under the influence of this so-called “hysteria,” his parents, Dennis and Debby, actually bought and maintained an old high school gym for two decades strong.

Feeling the Pressure: A Unified Framework for Automating Pass Rushing Statistics in NFL Games

Short Abstract: In spite of the importance of the pass rush in professional football, pass rushing statistics only include the final outcomes of a play, e.g., sack and pass-made. They do not capture the dynamics of the pass rush or fine-grained insights throughout a play on how much pressure a rusher generates during the rush. In this paper, we propose a unified framework that enables the estimation of defensive pressure scores throughout a play with high accuracy and performance for rusher and blocker identification, rusher-blocker match-up and pressure score estimation and show the real-world applications of our framework including enriched analytics.

Author(s): Sungmin Hong

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Sungmin Hong is an Applied Scientist at Amazon Generative AI Innovation Center where he helps expedite the variety of use cases of AWS customers. Before joining Amazon, Sungmin was a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard Medical School. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from New York University. Outside of work, Sungmin enjoys hiking, reading and cooking.

Laura Kulowski

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Laura Kulowski is an Applied Scientist at Amazon’s Generative AI Innovation Center, where she works closely with customers to build generative AI solutions. She holds a PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University. In her free time, Laura enjoys biking and skiing.

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Dan Volk is a Data Scientist at the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center, where he leverages generative AI to create novel solutions to complex problems. He has ten years of experience in machine learning, deep learning and time-series analysis and holds a Master’s in Data Science from UC Berkeley. Outside of work, Dan is a backpacker, snowboarder, mountain biker, drummer, and lifelong fan of all Seattle sports. Bring back the Sonics!

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Henry Wang is an Applied Scientist at the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center, where he builds innovative GenAI solutions and co-leads Sports vertical with Dan. He holds a Master’s in Computational Science and Engineering from Harvard University. Outside of work, he loves to play golf casually and compete in tennis at amateur level.

Keegan Abdoo  

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Keegan Abdoo is a Manager of Research and Analytics in the Next Gen Stats department at the National Football League. He has helped build out the Next Gen Stats platform over the last six seasons and was promoted to his current role in January 2023. Coming from a background of charting football, Keegan has strived to expand the NGS toolbox to classify more schematic data. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, live music, and exploring all of the great restaurants Los Angeles has to offer.

Conor McQuiston 

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Conor McQuiston is a Research Analyst in the Next Gen Stats department at the National Football League. Since joining Next Gen Stats in October 2022, Conor has used his physics background to help the team to develop and communicate new tracking data metrics to NFL media and all 32 clubs. Prior to joining NGS, he interned as an analytics assistant with the Arizona Cardinals and as a football research intern with Pro Football Focus (PFF). Outside of work, he enjoys going to the beach, reading about history, and trying out new recipes.

Kyeong Hoon (Jonathan) Jung

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Kyeong Hoon (Jonathan) Jung is a Principal Software Engineer at the National Football League. He has been with the Next Gen Stats team for the last eight years helping to build out the platform from streaming the raw data, building out microservices to process the data, to building API's that exposes the processed data. He has collaborated with the Amazon Machine Learning Solutions Lab in providing clean data for them to work with as well as providing domain knowledge about the data itself. Outside of work, he enjoys cycling in Los Angeles and hiking in the Sierras.

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Mike Band is a Senior Manager of Research and Analytics for Next Gen Stats at the National Football League. Since joining the team in 2018, he has been responsible for ideation, development, and communication of key stats and insights derived from player-tracking data for fans, NFL broadcast partners, and the 32 clubs alike. Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team with a master's degree in analytics from the University of Chicago, a bachelor's degree in sport management from the University of Florida, and experience in both the scouting department of the Minnesota Vikings and the recruiting department of Florida Gator Football.

Diego Socolinsky

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Diego Socolinsky is a Senior Applied Science Manager with the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center, where he leads the delivery team for the Eastern US and Latin America regions. He has over twenty years of experience in machine learning and computer vision, and holds a PhD degree in mathematics from The Johns Hopkins University.

Measuring Individual Competitiveness and its Impact on Sporting Success

Short Abstract: Although the sports industry pours millions of dollars into understanding talent, we do not know: how to measure individuals’ attitudes towards competition, when these attitudes are formed, how they vary both within individuals over time and across individuals, and, more fundamentally, how important competitiveness is for sporting success. We measure competitiveness and answer these questions by leveraging a rich, dynamic panel dataset on hundreds of top young prospects from a renowned professional soccer academy during the decade leading up to professionalism. The ideas and methods are applicable to all other sports.

Author(s): Julene Palacios-Saracho

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Born in Gorliz (Spain). Currently studying a joint degree BA in Business Economics and BSc in Industrial Engineering. I love two intersections: (1) between math, economics and engineering, and (2) between science and sports. Played my first game in Spain’s professional soccer leagues at age 15. My hobbies include reading science (particularly, physics) and music (soundtracks). I play soccer for Athletic Bilbao Women and I am a big fan of Athletic Bilbao.

Ander Palacios-Saracho

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Born in Gorliz (Spain). Currently studying a BSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Fascinated by the power of data, analytics, and recent advances in technology to try to answer all types of scientific questions, in both the social and natural sciences. Hobbies include soccer, bodyboarding, and free-diving in underwater kelp forests to observe octopus. I am a big fan of Athletic Bilbao, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool FC, and Tadej Pogacar.

No More Throwing Darts at the Wall: Developing Fair Handicaps for Darts using a Markov Decision Process

Short Abstract: Darts is a popular sport that caters to players of all different abilities, and it is therefore common for opponents to have mismatched skill levels. Handicaps are useful interventions that address this mismatch, keeping the game competitive by increasing the weaker player’s chances of winning. However, the design of handicaps in darts has historically been a lot like “throwing darts at the wall” with no rigorous approach. To fill this gap, we develop a framework to model the game of darts with different handicaps, allowing us to evaluate current approaches and design a novel, fairer handicap system.

Author(s): Timothy C.Y. Chan

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Timothy Chan is the Associate Vice-President and Vice-Provost, Strategic Initiatives at the University of Toronto, the Canada Research Chair in Novel Optimization and Analytics in Health, a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and a Senior Fellow of Massey College. His primary research interests are in operations research, optimization, and applied machine learning, with applications in healthcare, medicine, sustainability, and sports. Along with co-author Doug Fearing, he received the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference research paper award in 2013. He recently got back into playing tennis and he is never going back.

Craig Fernandes

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Craig Fernandes is a third-year Operations Research PhD Candidate and Vanier Scholar at the University of Toronto supervised by Profs. Timothy Chan and Ningyuan Chen. His research focuses on optimization, game theory & AI/ML techniques applied in economics, emerging markets, and sports. His research has been featured at MIT's Sloan Sports Analytics Conference (SSAC), the New England Symposium on Statistics in Sports (NESSIS), and the Sport Innovation (SPIN) Summit hosted by Own the Podium. He also previously worked as a research data scientist at Amazon and will be conducting a research visit this summer at Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business. He picked up golf during the pandemic and is now an enthusiast.

Rachael Walker

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Rachael Walker graduated from the University of Toronto with a BASc in Industrial Engineering and a minor in Artificial Intelligence Engineering. For her undergraduate thesis, she researched the application of stochastic optimization models in sports. Specifically, she examined how Markov models can be used to design fair handicap systems in the game of darts. Rachael recently started a new role on the data science team at the private equity firm Birch Hill Equity Partners. She is also an undeterred fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Optimizing Baseball Fielder Positioning with Consideration for Adaptable Hitters

Short Abstract: This paper presents a novel approach to positioning baseball fielders to maximize expected outs or minimize expected runs allowed against an opposing hitter. We find evidence that our positioning approach is an improvement over MLB average positioning in terms of both hits and runs allowed. We then extend our approach to adaptable hitters who adjust their batted ball strategy in response to the defense’s positioning strategy by modeling the interaction as a zero-sum game and solving for an equilibrium pair of strategies. We demonstrate two examples where the game theory model is appropriate: against shift-beating hitters who pull the ball less frequently when the defense shifts against them and against pull-heavy left-handed hitters who threaten to bunt against an extreme shift.

Author(s): William Melville

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William Melville received his undergraduate degree in applied and computational mathematics at BYU in 2020 before starting a job as an analyst with the Texas Rangers. He returned to BYU in 2022 where he is currently pursuing a PhD in computer science. His research focuses on applications of game theory to baseball strategy. His passion for baseball runs much deeper than just the analytics; he also has a great appreciation for the equipment of the game and makes wooden bats in his home woodshop.

Samuel Wise

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Samuel Wise is an undergraduate at Brigham Young University in his final semester as a Statistics major with an emphasis in Data Science and a minor in Economics. He is from Walnut Creek, California and enjoys exploring his passion for sports through data analytics. He recently has been interested in ranking algorithms and their applications in sports. He is an avid fan of football and the New Orleans Saints, as well as basketball and the UFC. When he is not watching sports, he is watching movies and playing video games with his friends. 

Grant Nielson

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Grant Nielson is in his final undergraduate year studying Statistics at BYU. He has enjoyed this past year working on baseball projects with IDeA labs, helping him towards his goals of attending grad school and working with a major league team. Having Dallas roots, his favorite memory is watching his Texas Rangers win the World Series in person last year. He also enjoys biking along the Wasatch Front, watching Moneyball, and playing piano and basketball.

Tristan Mott

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Tristan Mott grew up in Austin, TX and later moved to Alpine, UT. He enjoys spending his free time traveling, backpacking, and fly fishing. In his third year at BYU, he is working on undergraduate degrees in computer engineering (major) and computer science (minor). He is passionate about playing and watching sports and loves working on research projects for the Texas Rangers and BYU baseball teams. He aspires to someday receive a PhD in computer science so that he can make contributions to the fields of sports, machine learning, and game theory.

Christopher Archibald

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Christopher Archibald is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at BYU, where he has been since 2019.  His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Strategic Reasoning, including Sports Analytics. He received his undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering from BYU in 2006 and a PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University in 2011 under the supervision of Yoav Shoham.  From 2011 to 2013 he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Alberta under the supervision of Michael Bowling.  From 2013 to 2019 he was an assistant professor at Mississippi State University. He enjoys teaching, playing games with his kids, and learning about obscure sports. 

David Grimsman

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David Grimsman is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Brigham Young University. He completed BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Brigham Young University in 2006 as a Heritage Scholar, and with a focus on signals and systems. After working for BrainStorm, Inc. for several years as a trainer and IT manager, he returned to Brigham Young University and earned an MS in Computer Science in 2016. He then received his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC Santa Barbara in 2021. His research interests include multi-agent systems, game theory, distributed optimization, network science, linear systems theory, and security of cyberphysical systems.

The Strain of Success: A Predictive Model for Injury Risk Mitigation and Team Success in Soccer

Short Abstract: Player injuries in soccer significantly impact team performance, club financial stability and player welfare, with the ‘Big Five’ European soccer leagues experiencing a staggering £513 million in injury-related costs during the 2021/22 season. In this paper, we present a novel forward-looking team selection model, framed as a Markov decision process and optimised with Monte Carlo tree search, that balances team performance with the risk of long-term player unavailability due to injury. We demonstrate that real-world teams could reduce the incidence of player injury by ~13% and wages inefficiently spent on injured players by ~11% using our data-driven team selection model.

Author(s): Gregory Everett

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Gregory is a PhD candidate at the University of Southampton, where his research is focused on the use of AI to optimize team performance in soccer. Gregory has published papers previously in this field, focusing on optimizing collective team positioning and predicting player behaviour. He has also gained practical experience through an internship at SentientSports, and has a passion for the development of AI models to enhance the effectiveness of operational processes within soccer clubs.

Dr. Ryan Beal

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Ryan is the CEO and Co-Founder of SentientSports, an AI startup dedicated to helping sports brands unlock the full potential of AI. The company specializes in providing personalized content and real-time analytics for innovative fan experiences. Holding a PhD from the University of Southampton, his research focused on AI applications in team sports, a domain in which he has published numerous papers. At SentientSports, Ryan has collaborated with many leading sports brands, including leading clubs in the Premier League and NFL. He has been recognized with a Royal Academy of Engineering 1851 Enterprise Fellowship, and his work has been featured in media outlets such as The Athletic and The Times.

Dr. Tim Matthews

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Tim is CTO and co-founder of SentientSports as well as holding a PhD in Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Southampton. His research includes creating SquadGuru, an AI system that surpasses 99% of human players in fantasy sports. At SentientSports, Dr. Matthews leads initiatives in developing AI tools for performance analysis and fan engagement, collaborating with various European football teams, including major English Premier League clubs. His work focuses on merging advanced AI techniques with sports analytics to enhance team performance and decision-making.

Prof. Sarvapali Ramchurn

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Sarvapali is a leading expert in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Southampton, with a specific focus on trustworthy and responsible AI. He is a co-founder and the Chairman of SentientSports, and also serves as the CEO of Responsible AI UK, the UK government's flagship AI program. Additionally, Professor Ramchurn directs the UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub and has been recognized as a Turing Fellow. His significant academic contributions are evident in his over 7000 citations, and his work has gained widespread recognition, featuring in prominent media outlets like BBC News, New Scientist, Sky News, BBC Click, and Wired.

Prof. Timothy Norman

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Professor Timothy Norman is the Head of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton and serves as the director of the UKRI Minds CDT. His extensive academic career is marked by a strong focus on broader AI topics, including multi-agent systems and AI planning and scheduling. He has been involved in sports research for the past 6 years with a number of his students.

2024 Poster Presenters

How to predict the performance of nba draft prospects.

Short Abstract: We introduce a new mathematical system for predicting outcomes of NBA draft prospects based on the outcomes of other previously drafted players. This approach, which is completely general and applicable to any sport, forms predictions as relevance-weighted averages of prior outcomes using a precise and theoretically justified assessment of relevance derived from principles of information theory. Crucially, a measure called “fit” indicates in advance the unique reliability of each individual prediction and dynamically focuses each prediction on the combinations of predictive variables and previous players that are most informative for the prediction task. Relevance-based prediction addresses complexities that are beyond the capacity of conventional prediction models, but in a way that is more transparent, more flexible, and more theoretically justified than widely used machine learning algorithms.

Author(s): David Turkington

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David Turkington is a Founding Partner of Cambridge Sports Analytics. He is also Senior Managing Director and Head of State Street Associates, State Street Corporation’s Cambridge-based innovation hub. Dave is the author of more than 40 peer-reviewed scholarly articles and co-author of three books: Prediction Revisited, Asset Allocation: From Theory to Practice and Beyond, and A Practitioner’s Guide to Asset Allocation. His scholarly research has garnered numerous awards, including the prestigious Harry M. Markowitz Award for his research in relevance-based prediction. Dave graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Quantitative Economics. 

Megan Czasonis

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Megan Czasonis is a Founding Partner of Cambridge Sports Analytics. She is also Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Management Research at State Street Associates, State Street’s renowned innovation hub located at Harvard Square. Megan has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and is a co-recipient of the prestigious Harry M. Markowitz Award for her research in relevance-based prediction. Megan is a coauthor of the acclaimed book, Prediction Revisited, which introduces an alternative mathematical system for forming predictions from data. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Finance from Bentley University.

Mark Kritzman

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Mark Kritzman is a Founding Partner of Cambridge Sports Analytics. He is also a Founding Partner of Windham Capital Management and State Street Associates, and he teaches a graduate finance course at MIT Sloan. He has served on several boards including the Government Investment Corporation of Singapore, the Institute for Quantitative Research in Finance, the International Securities Exchange, The Investment Fund for Foundations, the MIT Sloan Finance Group, Protego Trust Corporation, and St. John’s University. He has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and is the author or co-author of eight books including Prediction Revisited, Asset Allocation: From Theory to Practice and Beyond, The Portable Financial Analyst, and Puzzles of Finance. Mark has won numerous awards for his scholarly research including the Harry M. Markowitz Award for his research in relevance-based prediction. In 2004, Mark was elected a Batten Fellow at the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Virginia. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from St. John’s University and a Master of Business Administration degree with distinction from New York University.

Cel Kulasekaran

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Cel Kulasekaran is a Founding Partner of Cambridge Sports Analytics. He is also Managing Partner at Windham Capital Management, where he leads applied research for Windham’s asset management business and its strategic partnerships. ​Cel is the founding architect of Windham’s innovation arm, Windham Labs, which delivers portfolio optimization and risk management technology to investors worldwide. His research has appeared in peer-reviewed academic journals. Cel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences with distinction from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Arts degree in Mathematical Finance from Boston University. 

Noisy Judgments: A probability surface-based analysis of umpiring variability

Author(s): Emily-Anne Patt

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Emily-Anne Patt is the manager for quantitative intelligence and methodologies supporting security and resilience at Alphabet, Inc. based in Washington, D.C. Her background is in econometrics and financial economics, with prior experience in several US government agencies. Fenway Park will always be home, but these days you can find her at Nationals Park or coaching the scholar athletes at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy. 

James Stockton

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James Stockton, PhD. is the lead data scientist at Altamira Technologies supporting the United States Air Force Chief Data and AI Office based in northern Virginia. His background is in astronomy and astrophysics and he has worked as a data scientist in private industry, academia, and supported federal customers in the DoD/IC space for over a decade. He's an avid climber and mountaineer and will happily talk about mechanical advantage haul systems longer than any sane person should.

Player Pressure Map - A Novel Representation of Pressure in Soccer for Evaluating Player Performance in Different Game Contexts

Short Abstract: In Noisy Judgments: A probability surface-based analysis of umpiring variability, we establish the size, shape, and position of the strike zone as called during an MLB game by building a prior probability surface from 5.3 million called balls and strikes between the 2008 and 2022 seasons. We used this surface to evaluate changes in the actual strike zone over time, stress-testing the reliability of the model with established baseball facts related to batter and pitcher handedness and seasonal shifts. A sensitivity study shows the validity of the surface at lower pitch counts, allowing us to evaluate individual player and umpire performance across games and within a game. This analysis leads us to propose a novel methodology for evaluating a catcher's framing ability--the Framing Induced Strike Zone (FISZ).

Author(s): Chaoyi Gu

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Aaron (Chaoyi Gu) received the MS degree (First class) in sports analytics and technologies from the Institute for Sport Business, Loughborough University, London, United Kingdom in 2020. Chaoyi is currently a Ph.D. from the Institute for Digital Technologies, Loughborough University, London. His research interests include machine learning, multi-agent systems, and sports analytics.

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Jiaming (Jamie) Na is a PhD student at Loughborough University's Institute for Digital Technologies. With a background in statistics and a long-time passion for sports, his research centers on advancing sports analytics through computer vision AI models. His work aims to revolutionize performance analysis and strategic decision-making in athletics.

Yisheng Pei

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Yisheng Pei is a third-year PhD student at Loughborough University London and a loyal Arsenal fan. His research interest lies in machine learning and deep learning applications in sports analytics, particularly soccer. He is always looking forward to understanding and quantifying players’ efforts on the pitch.n should.

Varuna De Silva

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Varuna De Silva is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Machine Intelligence at Loughborough University. He directs the machine intelligence lab at Loughborough University London, where his team works on multi agent reinforcement learning, multimodal machine learning and their applications in Sports Analytics and Autonomous Systems.

A model-based risk-impact analysis of dribble actions in women's soccer

Short Abstract: Our paper presents a model-based approach to quantify individual dribbles in women's soccer based on value and risk attributes. By analyzing over 48,000 dribbles in the 2023 Women's World Cup using machine learning techniques, we measure the expected probability of success and the expected threat of each dribble. The results highlight players who outperform expectations, but can also be used to analyze the playing philosophy of different teams. The findings have implications for player recruitment and development as well as team tactics in women's football. The source code can be found on https://github.com/stefanthiem/xT_Dribbles_Pressure .

Author(s): Tobias Beckman

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After completing his master's degree in mathematics, Tobias joined the European consultancy d-fine in 2019. Having played soccer enthusiastically from an early age, he quickly joined the company's sports analytics team. There, he now uses his knowledge to quantify the youth development work of soccer clubs, develop methods for match analysis and develop customized scouting platforms using modern open-source tools.

Gerhard Waldhart

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Gerhard is a sports scientist and soccer analyst, currently serving as the Head of Match Analysis for VfL Wolfsburg Women, champion of the German Bundesliga in 2022 and UWCL Women’s Champions League Finalist 2023. Gerhard has been a licensed coach for 17 years and is currently pursuing a master's degree in match analysis at the University of Cologne – always looking for an added edge through data and analytics.

Stefan Thiem

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Stefan is a Senior Consultant at the European consultancy d-fine, where he works as a data scientist. In his projects, he supports sports clubs gaining insights from data for match analysis and talent evaluation. He graduated from the University of Münster with a PhD in sports economics and with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. In addition, he has been holding a soccer coaching license from the UEFA for seven years. Stefan is very passionate about sports in general and he maintains his own sports podcast, where he covers and discusses interesting scientific questions related to sports.

Oliver Wohak

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Oliver is a Senior Manager at the European consultancy d-fine, where he supports his clients in tackling the most complex challenges in digital transformation. Driven by his passion for sports and complemented by his master’s degrees in physics and Business Administration, Oliver built up the Sports Analytics team within d-fine and has been supporting clubs and associations in developing internal data analytics and IT solutions for over 5 years. While his main focus is on scouting, match analysis and talent development in soccer, his experience also includes ice hockey, basketball and handball. Stemming from his time in the US, Oliver is an avid American Football fan, roots for the Eagles and especially enjoys Fantasy Football season.

Using Tracking Data to Build Offensive Line Development Tools

Short Abstract: American football has in recent years made drastic shifts towards the quantitative. The proliferation of charting and tracking data has given us the ability to better evaluate and value players, but player development has been left wanting. In this paper we use NFL's Next Gen Stats data to build tools for offensive linemen in pass protection, which will help teams more efficiently watch film, monitor performance and fitness, build rosters, and game plan, with player development as the central focus. 

Author(s): Eric Eager

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Eric Eager is the VP of Research and Development at SumerSports. He holds a doctorate in mathematical biology from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, and has published over 30 papers, including three at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. He is the co-author of the book: Football Analytics with Python and R: Learning Data Science Through the Lens of Sports. 

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Tej Seth is a data scientist at SumerSports with a focus on football analytics. He graduated from the University of Michigan, where he worked with the football team. He is an avid Lions fan and outside of football loves listening to podcasts and going to the gym.

  Ben Brown  

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Ben Brown is a data scientist at SumerSports. Prior to joining Sumer, he was the Head of Betting Innovation at PFF, where he won numerous DFS tournaments at both the NFL and NCAA level and hosted the PFF Daily Betting Podcast and various live streams.

Haley English

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Haley English is currently a Football Information Intern with the Detroit Lions. She recently graduated from Villanova University and previously interned at Pro Football Focus. Outside of football analytics, she enjoys taking trips to the lake and watching her former sport, gymnastics.

Geoff Schwartz

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From his pre-Bar Mitzvah stuttering days to being drafted 241st (out of 252) in the 2008 NFL draft, Geoff Schwartz has overcome adversity to exceed all expectations and impressively succeed in life. His eight-year career included stints with the Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants, where he signed a 4-year deal to become a starting guard on the Eli Manning-led team. Unfortunately, injuries derailed Geoff’s career and caused his retirement from the NFL in February 2017. Before his retirement Geoff began a seamless transition to a career in media. He can be heard daily on Sirius XM Radio 373 hosting PAC-12 Today and on the weekend hosting Fox Sports Radio. Geoff is a Fox Sports NFL gambling analyst, providing digital and written content. He hosts his own podcast, Geoff Schwartz Is Smarter Than You, where Geoff makes the average football fan smarter. He appears routinely on sports radio talk shows and podcasts throughout the country offering his insights on football, other sports plus a wide variety of non-sports related topics.

How Much Do Faceoffs Matter? Translating Faceoffs to Goals, Wins, and Championships in Hockey

Short Abstract: In hockey, faceoffs have long been acknowledged as important drivers of puck possession, but their actual impact on scoring outcomes remains inadequately measured. It is acceptedly evident that a center winning 54% of their faceoffs outperforms one with a 51% success rate, but the tangible extent of this advantage in terms of goals, wins, and losses remains underexplored. This research fills the void by continuing the effort to translate faceoff results to scoring outcomes, measuring faceoff performance in goals, wins, and losses in a novel manner. We explore evidence that faceoffs are an undervalued championship-caliber market inefficiency and offer models enabling General Managers to see role-specific projections of how different personnel and usage could maximize offense, defense, and championship chances.

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Tad is a senior at Johns Hopkins University majoring in Computer Science and Economics and minoring in Computational Medicine and Applied Mathematics & Statistics. He has completed research or worked directly for teams spanning the Big Ten, MLB, NHL, and NFL. Tad has also been featured in The Washington Post and is the author of What’s the “Right” Career? . In his free time, you can find him hanging out with family and friends, playing games, or trying his hand at becoming an at-home barista.

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Max Stevens

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My name is Max Stevens, and I am currently a student at Johns Hopkins University, set to graduate in May 2024 with degrees in Applied Mathematics & Statistics and Economics. Professionally, I have gained valuable experience as a Data Analyst intern at Attain Sports, a sports holding company with interests in baseball and soccer. My role involved predictive modeling for game scenarios and applying my analytical skills to enhance the business aspects of their sports portfolio. Previously, I was a member of the Johns Hopkins football team. I am a dedicated fan of Boston sports having grown up in Lexington, Massachusetts. Most recently, I have discovered a passion for European football and have pledged myself to the Tottenham Hotspur football club, COYS.

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Justin is a recent graduate from Johns Hopkins who was a part of the Johns Hopkins University Sports Analytics Research Group for three years. During his time working under Dr. Anton Dahbura, he worked on projects in baseball, football, and hockey, including projects for the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens. Since graduating in May with degrees in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics & Statistics, he has been working on the AWS Cloudfront Team as a Software Developer Engineer.

Anton Dahbura

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Anton (Tony) Dahbura received the BSEE, MSEE, and PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Johns Hopkins University in 1981, 1982, and 1984, respectively. He served as a researcher at AT&T Bell Laboratories, was an Invited Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Princeton University, and served as Research Director of the Motorola Cambridge Research Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In January, 2012 he was named Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute in Baltimore and joined the faculty of the Johns Hopkins University Department of Computer Science as an Associate Research Scientist. In September 2018 he was named Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins University Institute for Assured Autonomy. Tony has had a love for baseball since childhood. He was named to the National Under-18 Baseball Team of El Salvador, where he lived for most of his early years, and was an outfielder for Johns Hopkins as an undergraduate. In 2010 he became co-owner of the Hagerstown Suns, the low-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals.

Analyzing NBA Player Positions and Interactions with Density-Functional Fluctuation Theory

Short Abstract: Player tracking data can enhance the quantification of player abilities and our understanding of team composition and broader team strategies. In this work, we demonstrate how density-functional fluctuation theory (DFFT), an extension of a Nobel Prize-winning physics approach, can process basketball tracking data by treating players as interacting densities. By training the interactions on different play outcomes, we can evaluate play-outcome likelihoods based on player positions, determine which players are in strong or weak positions, and understand which players consistently instigate strong responses from the opposing team (i.e., ‘player gravity’). We find that our approach not only identifies the overall strengths of a player, but also identifies subtleties such as those who are left-handed (e.g., D. Russell) or who instigate changes non-locally through frequent passes (e.g., N. Jokic). 

Author(s): Boris Barron

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Boris Barron is a PhD candidate in Theoretical Physics at Cornell University, where he is affiliated with the Cornell Population Center. He holds a Master of Science in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Science in Biophysics from York University. His research experience has spanned microfluidics, laser stability physics, machine learning, and increasingly complex systems in the broadest sense. Recently, he has been developing a novel framework for understanding residential segregation, with work that has included presentations at the U.S. Census Bureau, American Sociological Association (ASA), American Physical Society (APS), and the Population Association of America (PAA). His work has been funded in part by NSERC PGS-D. Beyond academia, Boris used to be a competitive ballroom dancer and is a speed typist, averaging over 120 words per minute –  height limitations have prevented him from being a serious contender in basketball.

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This article was co-authored by Patrick Muñoz . Patrick is an internationally recognized Voice & Speech Coach, focusing on public speaking, vocal power, accent and dialects, accent reduction, voiceover, acting and speech therapy. He has worked with clients such as Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria, and Roselyn Sanchez. He was voted LA's Favorite Voice and Dialect Coach by BACKSTAGE, is the voice and speech coach for Disney and Turner Classic Movies, and is a member of Voice and Speech Trainers Association. There are 9 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 358,498 times.

A paper is bad enough, but presentations are even more nerve-wracking. You've got the writing down, but how do you turn it into a dynamic, informative, enjoyable presentation? Why, here's how!

Guidelines and Audience

Step 1 Know the requirements.

  • Know how long the speech must be.
  • Know how many points you're required to cover.
  • Know if you must include sources or visuals.

Step 2 Know your audience.

  • If you're presenting to people you know, it'll be easy to know what to break down and what to gloss over. But if you're presenting to unknown stockholders or faculty, for instance, you need to know about them and their knowledge levels, too. You may have to break your paper down into its most basic concepts. Find out what you can about their backgrounds.

Step 3 Know your resources.

  • Does the facility have a computer and projector screen?
  • Is there a working WiFi connection?
  • Is there a microphone? A podium?
  • Is there someone who can assist you in working the equipment before your presentation?

Script and Visuals

Step 1 Create a script for your presentation.

  • Only have one point per notecard -- that way you won't end up searching the notecard for your information. And don't forget to number the cards in case you get mixed up! And the points on your cards shouldn't match your paper; instead of regurgitating information, discuss why the key points of your paper are important or the different points of view on this topic within the field.

Step 2 Decide on a limited number of ideas you want your audience to comprehend and remember.

  • As you go through this outline, remove any jargon if it may not be understood.

Step 3 Design visual aids to make your presentation even better.

  • If you won't have access to the proper technology, print visual aids on poster board or foam-core board.
  • If using presentation software, use words sparingly, but enough to get your point across. Think in phrases (and pictures!), not sentences. Acronyms and abbreviations are okay on the screen, but when you talk, address them fully. And remember to use large fonts -- not everyone's vision is fantastic. [7] X Research source

Step 4 Think in terms of conversation.

  • It's okay to be a bit repetitive. Emphasizing important ideas will enhance comprehension and recall. When you've gone full circle, cycle back to a previous point to lead your audience to the right conclusion.
  • Minimize the unnecessary details (the procedure you had to go through, etc.) when highlighting the main ideas you want to relay. You don't want to overload your audience with fluff, forcing them to miss the important stuff.
  • Show enthusiasm! A very boring topic can be made interesting if there is passion behind it.

Practice, Practice, and More Practice

Step 1 Practice your presentation in front of friends and family members.

  • If you can grab a friend who you think has a similar knowledge level to your audience, all the better. They'll help you see what points are foggier to minds with less expertise on the topic.

Step 2 Tape record yourself.

  • It'll also help you with volume. Some people get rather timid when in the spotlight. You may not be aware that you're not loud enough!

Step 3 Be warm.

  • Do the same with your conclusion. Thank everyone for their time and open the floor for any questions, if allowed.
  • Make eye contact with people in the audience to help build your connection with them.

What Is The Best Way To Start a Presentation?

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  • Most people get nervous while public speaking. [10] X Research source You are not alone. [11] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1
  • Visual aids not only help the audience, but they can help jog your memory if you forget where you are in your presentation. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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  • Answer questions only if it is related to your presentation. Keep these to the end of your talk. Thanks Helpful 76 Not Helpful 14

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  • ↑ https://theihs.org/blog/prepare-for-a-paper-presentation-at-an-academic-conference/
  • ↑ https://writingcenter.unc.edu/conference-papers/
  • ↑ https://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislative-staff/legislative-staff-coordinating-committee/tips-for-making-effective-powerpoint-presentations.aspx
  • ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qZMPW5g-v8
  • ↑ https://twp.duke.edu/sites/twp.duke.edu/files/file-attachments/paper-to-talk.original.pdf
  • ↑ http://www.cs.swarthmore.edu/~newhall/presentation.html
  • ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgebradt/2014/09/10/big-presentation-dont-do-it-have-a-conversation-instead/#6d56a3f23c4b
  • ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smashing-the-brainblocks/201711/why-are-we-scared-public-speaking
  • ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/specific-phobias/expert-answers/fear-of-public-speaking/faq-20058416

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A Research Paper Presentation Competition was organised for the MBA Seniors (2020-21). This competition was organised to enhance the research and analytical skills of the students in their respective specialization.

The competition consisted of two rounds where the first round was an in-depth viva-voce and the second round was a PPT Presentation. Thirty six students across all specializations participated in round one which was evaluated by the internal examiners. Out of them, TEN students were selected for the final round. The final round was evaluated by an external expert Dr. Rashmi Hebalkar.

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A research paper presentation is often used at conferences and in other settings where you have an opportunity to share your research, and get feedback from your colleagues. Although it may seem as simple as summarizing your research and sharing your knowledge, successful research paper PowerPoint presentation examples show us that there’s a little bit more than that involved.

In this article, we’ll highlight how to make a PowerPoint presentation from a research paper, and what to include (as well as what NOT to include). We’ll also touch on how to present a research paper at a conference.

Purpose of a Research Paper Presentation

The purpose of presenting your paper at a conference or forum is different from the purpose of conducting your research and writing up your paper. In this setting, you want to highlight your work instead of including every detail of your research. Likewise, a presentation is an excellent opportunity to get direct feedback from your colleagues in the field. But, perhaps the main reason for presenting your research is to spark interest in your work, and entice the audience to read your research paper.

So, yes, your presentation should summarize your work, but it needs to do so in a way that encourages your audience to seek out your work, and share their interest in your work with others. It’s not enough just to present your research dryly, to get information out there. More important is to encourage engagement with you, your research, and your work.

Tips for Creating Your Research Paper Presentation

In addition to basic PowerPoint presentation recommendations, which we’ll cover later in this article, think about the following when you’re putting together your research paper presentation:

  • Know your audience : First and foremost, who are you presenting to? Students? Experts in your field? Potential funders? Non-experts? The truth is that your audience will probably have a bit of a mix of all of the above. So, make sure you keep that in mind as you prepare your presentation.

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  • Your audience is human : In other words, they may be tired, they might be wondering why they’re there, and they will, at some point, be tuning out. So, take steps to help them stay interested in your presentation. You can do that by utilizing effective visuals, summarize your conclusions early, and keep your research easy to understand.
  • Running outline : It’s not IF your audience will drift off, or get lost…it’s WHEN. Keep a running outline, either within the presentation or via a handout. Use visual and verbal clues to highlight where you are in the presentation.
  • Where does your research fit in? You should know of work related to your research, but you don’t have to cite every example. In addition, keep references in your presentation to the end, or in the handout. Your audience is there to hear about your work.
  • Plan B : Anticipate possible questions for your presentation, and prepare slides that answer those specific questions in more detail, but have them at the END of your presentation. You can then jump to them, IF needed.

What Makes a PowerPoint Presentation Effective?

You’ve probably attended a presentation where the presenter reads off of their PowerPoint outline, word for word. Or where the presentation is busy, disorganized, or includes too much information. Here are some simple tips for creating an effective PowerPoint Presentation.

  • Less is more: You want to give enough information to make your audience want to read your paper. So include details, but not too many, and avoid too many formulas and technical jargon.
  • Clean and professional : Avoid excessive colors, distracting backgrounds, font changes, animations, and too many words. Instead of whole paragraphs, bullet points with just a few words to summarize and highlight are best.
  • Know your real-estate : Each slide has a limited amount of space. Use it wisely. Typically one, no more than two points per slide. Balance each slide visually. Utilize illustrations when needed; not extraneously.
  • Keep things visual : Remember, a PowerPoint presentation is a powerful tool to present things visually. Use visual graphs over tables and scientific illustrations over long text. Keep your visuals clean and professional, just like any text you include in your presentation.

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Another key to an effective presentation is to practice, practice, and then practice some more. When you’re done with your PowerPoint, go through it with friends and colleagues to see if you need to add (or delete excessive) information. Double and triple check for typos and errors. Know the presentation inside and out, so when you’re in front of your audience, you’ll feel confident and comfortable.

How to Present a Research Paper

If your PowerPoint presentation is solid, and you’ve practiced your presentation, that’s half the battle. Follow the basic advice to keep your audience engaged and interested by making eye contact, encouraging questions, and presenting your information with enthusiasm.

We encourage you to read our articles on how to present a scientific journal article and tips on giving good scientific presentations .

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Since its advent in 2016, the Department of Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) has striven for excellence in the fulfilment of the vision to be a center for mental health services and training for mental health professionals. The Department provides an enriching experience for students by combining academics with research and practical experience.

  As the country slowly moves into the post-Covid era, with mental health issues becoming more prominent and visible, the need for newer research in psychology becomes paramount to understand the newer and emerging psychological phenomena. To meet this objective, research aptitude and interest of students also must be nurtured. This has, therefore, led to the introduction of the Junior Behavioural Scientist Research Presentation Competition for Undergraduate Students of Psychology. We believe this opportunity will encourage young researchers to carry out relevant research for the growth of the discipline and to address various issues and needs of the community. 

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  • Environmental Psychology : pro-environment behaviors, issues and solutions
  • Political Psychology : Role of governance in wellbeing, Progressive Politics and practices
  • Clinical and Counseling psychology : Epidemiology and etiology of mental illness; innovative practices in clinical intervention
  • Positive Psychology : posttraumatic growth, resilience, character strengths, optimal functioning.

  Winning positions

1st- Certificate & Cash Prize Rs.7000

2nd - Certificate & Cash Prize Rs.5000

3rd - Certificate & Cash Prize Rs.3000

Important dates

           Abstract submission - December 20, 2022

          Selection Decision – January 5, 2023

          Full Paper submission: - Jan 25, 2023

          Junior Behavioral Scientist competition – February 3, 2023

     Guidelines

1.    The registration has to be done by the corresponding author and he/she has to do the registration for all the authors.

2.    Number of Authors per paper should not exceed three.

3.    Only empirical research works will be accepted

4.    Abstract and full paper should be in the prescribed format.

             i.    Abstract: Title, Authors details and affiliations, Introduction and objectives, method, result, implications, Keywords. Word limit: 250-300, APA 7 th  Edition 

             ii.    Full paper:   Introduction, Review of Literature, Method, Result and Discussion, Limitations, Implications and References. Word limit: 1000-2500 APA 7 th  Edition  

5.    Selection will be done based on abstract; Relevance of the study, Method and Implications.

6.    Selection decision would be communicated to the corresponding author on January 5, 2023

7.    Authors of selected abstracts have to submit the full paper in the prescribed format with in the given date. .

8.    Each team will get 15 minutes for presentation (10 Minutes) and discussion (5 Minutes).

9.    More than one abstract can be submitted from one college.

Organizing Team

Dr Binoy Joseph (Principal)

Fr (Dr) Varghese K Varghese (Dean & HOD)

Dr Lijo K J (Coordinator)

Dr Jessy Fenn (Co-coordinator)

Dr Palayoor Benyne Jos

Ms Meghna Girish

Dr Amal Tom Jose

Dr Jovita Sherin George

Ms Arunima (Student Coordinator)

Mr Snignendhu Nayak (Student Coordinator)

+91-8281873693

+91-8339067500

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