Students, graduates, and undergraduates can earn cash prizes and gain recognition for their outstanding work. The URS offers three awards for each undergraduate and graduate student. The awards are given based on the merit of the work presented and the student’s presentation skills. A group of highly respected professionals evaluates student presentations according to a specific rubric. For the in-person, the awards include:

Prizes for the best undergraduate poster presentations:

President’s Award      $300

Provost’s Award        $200

Dean’s Award          $100

Prizes for the best graduate oral presentations:

1st place      $300

2nd place       $75

3rd place         $50

Students must present in person to be eligible for cash prizes.
For the virtual

1st place, 2nd, and 3rd place will be announced on March 15