Research Week

Overview

The 3-Minutes Thesis is a global competition founded by the University of Queensland. It is geared to cultivate academic, presentation and research communication skills. The competition is open to BU undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible to participate in the competition, the candidate must be a Bishop’s University undergraduate or graduate student in any field or discipline and must present a research project to which they made an active and significant contribution.

Prizes

One prize of $500 will be awarded in each of these three categories:

1. Undergraduate Students – Natural Sciences;
2. Undergraduate Students – Social Sciences, Education and Business;
3. Graduate Students

Please note that students participating in both the 3-Minutes Thesis and the Research Posters competitions will not be able to win a prize in both competitions.

Contest Rules

• One entry per participant;
• Participant will present their submission in-person;
• Presentations are limited to three minutes maximum. Exceeding three minutes will cause a participant to be disqualified. The timer begins when a participant starts their presentation through either speech or movement;
• Submission must only include the participant speaking and ONE static slide
• No additional electronic media (e.g., sound, video files), no props (e.g. costume, laboratory equipment, musical instrument), only spoken words (e.g. no poems, raps or songs);
• Presentation is to commence from the stage;
• The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

Evaluation Criteria

The 3-Minutes Thesis will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary committee. Members of the jury will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria:

• Presentation Skills (e.g. clear voice, rhythm, fluidity, presence, passion, attention from audience)
• Scientific Communication Skills (e.g. use of lay language, metaphors and analogies, avoid scientific jargon, explain terminology)
• Structure and Content (e.g. clear and logical sequence, provide background and significance, describe impact and results, adequate balance of time spent on each section)

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies acknowledges and is sensitive of each person’s individual differences, and seeks to ensure a transparent and equitable environment for all of our Bishop’s community members. If you have any concerns about your ability to participate in this competition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Timeline for Competition

Participants must register to the competition using this form before February 29, 2024, 4:00 PM.

Your static slide (.ppt) must be submitted to jstgerma@ubishops.ca, no later than March 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

Research Snapshots will be presented in Cleghorn (McGreer, second floor) on March 21, 2024, between 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

The time and room are subject to change and will be given 2 weeks prior the event.

Questions

Contact the Office of Research and Graduate Studies at researchoffice@ubishops.ca or jstgerma@ubishops.ca.

The Bishop’s Research Poster Competition is open to BU Undergrads and Graduate students. To be eligible to participate in the competition, the candidate must be a Bishop’s University undergraduate or graduate student in any field or discipline and must present a research project to which they made an active and significant contribution (Honours, Summer Internship, RA and etc.).

Prizes 

One prize of $500 will be awarded in each of these three categories:

1. Undergraduate Students – Natural Sciences & Mathematics;
2. Undergraduate Students – Social Sciences, Humanities, Education and Business;
3. Graduate Students

Please note that students participating in both the 3-Minutes Thesis and the Research Posters competitions will not be able to win a prize in both competitions.

Contest Rules

• One entry per participant;
• Poster must contain the student’s name, the title of the project, the department and the name of the supervisor/professor;
• Poster must contain basic information on the project, such as hypothesis, objectives, research questions, methodology, results, conclusions, references;
• Poster size must be 36 x 48 inches (91 x 121 cm);
• Poster must be clear and easy to follow for individuals of all disciplines and fields of study;
• The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

Evaluation Criteria 

Research Posters will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary committee. Members of the jury will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria:

• Significance of the research question
• Well-defined objectives
• Description of methodology
• Presentation of results
• Conclusions
• Layout of the poster (visuals, font, colors, etc.)
• Quality of the writing

Registration

Participants must register for the competition using this form before February 29, 2024, 4:00 p.m.

Printing

Electronic file (PDF format; 36 x 48 inches) must be sent for printing to the print shop (printshop@ubishops.ca) by MARCH 8, 2024, 12:00 p.m.

The University will be covering the printing costs for ONE copy of your poster should you use our printing services. Other venues also offer printing services in Sherbrooke, but you would have to cover the costs of printing. Should you miss the deadline, you will be expected to cover half the printing fee.

You will need to pick-up your poster and set-it-up at the Centennial Lobby with the designated number provided by the research office. Faculty and Students will receive an email with the schedule and poster numbers of each student presenting. The student will have 5 minutes to present their research poster and 5-10 minutes will be allocated for jury questions.

Tutorial – How to Design a Research Poster

This tutorial (found on myBU – Research Office – Competitions – Research Week) is designed to assist you in creating eye-catching and effective posters for presentation of your research findings at Research Week. It will teach you how to create a custom poster from scratch. You will learn how to choose and create backgrounds; create and insert text, learn proper font styles and sizes; insert and manipulate photos, graphs and tables; align and balance all components of the poster; create levels in your poster for quick and easy previewing; set up the poster to send to the printer; and learn how to use color, balance, and shapes to make your poster stand out.

Important

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies acknowledges and is sensitive of each person’s individual differences, and seeks to ensure a transparent and equitable environment for all of our Bishop’s community. If you have any concerns about your ability to participate in this competition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The greatest artists are scientists as well!

The Bishop’s Creative Art Competition is open to BU (Bishop’s University) undergraduate and graduate students.

Goal

To create a connection between the different departments at Bishop’s. Create a research community and to explore all research aspects at Bishop’s University.

Overview

Art plays a crucial role in our experience by enhancing our understanding and appreciation of the natural world. While science is primarily concerned with objective observation and analysis, art brings a subjective and emotional dimension to the exploration of our understanding of the world. Through artistic expressions such as paintings, sculptures, photography, poetry and multimedia installations, ideas can be evocative. By pairing art with science education and communication, we encourage creative thinking, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting a holistic and well-rounded approach to university research. University research offers a unique, creative, and unique perspective to inspire curiosity and engagement of a wider audience.

Contest Rules

Students interested in participating can either have their OWN research projects or can approach the Office of Research and Graduate Studies to be assigned a detailed research project from a Bishop’s Faculty about which an art project can be created.

Students can choose in making either:

1. Painting
2. Sculpture
3. Comic Book
4. Photography
5. Poetry
6. Film
7. Music

Students choosing a research project from a Bishop’s Faculty will be able to connect with them directly, therefore getting a better insight on the project to make a creation of their choice. Students will be able to submit only one project. Students may decide to collaborate with other students; if selected as winners, the prize will be shared equally among all creators involved.

With their creation, students must submit a short paragraph on the project they developed that shall include the artistic approach and vision used as well as a reflection of the research.

Prizes

There will be two prizes of $500 for the Creative Art category. One will be chosen by Bishop’s Faculty members while the other will be a Coup de Coeur from the Bishop’s community (staff, librarians etc.)

Evaluation Criteria

The art will be put on display in the Centennial Lobby to be judged by Faculty members. There will also be a Coup de Coeur prize voted by the Bishop’s community.

Because art can be subjective, the evaluation criteria will be based on the jury’s own reflection of the visual and communicative impact of the piece.

The winning creation will be kept for a full year on display in the Centennial Lobby.

Painting Rules

• One submission per participant or group of participants
• Cannot be bigger than 36 x 48 inches (91 x 121 cm)
• Must be the participant’s original work, plagiarism will result in the participant’s disqualification from the competition

Sculpture Rules

• One submission per participant or group of participants
• Can be made from any type of material
• Cannot be bigger than 2 feet by 2 feet
• Must be the participant’s original work, plagiarism will result in the participant’s disqualification from the competition

Comic Book Rules

• One submission per participant or group of participants
• Must consist of an original and complete story on four panels that includes
  • One cover panel
  • Three panels that includes the complete story
• The panel format should be 9 x 12 inches (88 cm x 30.48 cm)
• All comic strips must be submitted vertically, and each panel must be scanned in jpg or png format at the highest possible resolution
• Files should not exceed 20 MB
• Panels can be submitted in color or black and white
• Must be the participant’s original work, plagiarism will result in the participant’s disqualification from the competition

Photography Rules

• One submission per participant or group of participants
• Cannot be bigger than 36 x 48 inches (91 x 121 cm)
• Must be the participant’s original work, plagiarism will result in the participant’s disqualification from the competition

Poetry Rules

• One submission per participant or group of participants
• Should be a maximum of 150 words
• Can be in any style (Haiku, Limerick, Rap, Acrostic Poem, etc.)
• Must be the participant’s original work, plagiarism will result in the participant’s disqualification from the competition

Short Film Rules

• One submission per participant or group of participants
• Students can choose to depict the research in a form of a film, or a film essay (Brophy or Malley style)
• All films must include a slide that will include the following:
  • Participant(s) name
  • Title of the film
  • Name of the supervisor (if applicable)
• Cannot exceed 4 minutes
• Must be the participant’s original work, plagiarism will result in the participant’s disqualification from the competition

Music Rules

• One submission per participant or group of participants
• Students most upload their creation on a platform of their choosing, and provide a QR code that will allow the audience to scan it and listen on their own device
• Cannot exceed 4 minutes
• Must be the participant’s original work, plagiarism will result in the participant’s disqualification from the competition

Registration

Participants must register for the Creative Art Competition using this FORM before February 29, 2024, 4:00 p.m.

Printing

Electronic file (PDF format) must be sent for printing to the print shop (printshop@ubishops.ca) by MARCH 8th, 2024, 12:00 p.m.

The University will be covering the printing costs for ONE copy of your design should you use our printing services. Other venues also offer printing services in Sherbrooke, but you would have to cover the costs of printing. Should you miss the deadline, you will be expected to cover half the printing fee.

Other Costs

The University will be covering filming, painting, music, or sculpture material up to $50.

Questions

For more information, contact Joannie St-Germain from the Office of Research and Graduate Studies at jstgerma@ubishops.ca.