Research Week

Research Snapshots detailed information

The Research Snapshots is a competition inspired by 3-Minutes Thesis; a global competition founded by the University of Queensland.

Prizes

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

• Undergraduate Students – Natural Sciences
• Undergraduate Students – Social Sciences, Education and Business
• Graduate Students

Contest Rules

• One entry per participant;
• One Static Slide: only words and pictures.
• Presentations are limited to three minutes maximum. Note: Exceeding three minutes will cause a participant to be disqualified.
• 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);
• The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

Evaluation Criteria

Research Snapshots 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)

Timeline for Competition

Participants must register for the competition before March 6, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Please register using this survey form (coming soon).

Your static slide (.ppt) must be submitted to the Office of research and Graduate Studies at researchoffice@ubishops.ca, no later than March 18, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Research Snapshots will be presented in Cleghorn (McGreer-200, second floor) on March 20, 2024, 2:00 p.m.

The Research Posters competition is an opportunity to practice presenting your research project in a conference or a meeting.

Prizes

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

• Undergraduate Students – Natural Sciences
• Undergraduate Students – Social Sciences, Education and Business
• Graduate Students

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, etc.;
• 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:

• Presentation of your scientific research
• 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

Timeline for Competition

Participants must register for the competition before March 6, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Please register using this survey form (coming soon).

Electronic file (PDF format; 36×48 inches) must be sent for printing to the print shop at Bishops (printshop@ubishops.ca) by email or by using  WeTransfer by March 14, 2024, 12:00 p.m. If you prefer, you can drop your file directly to the print shop, using a USB key. 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.

IMPORTANT: You are responsible to pick up your poster and setting your poster up in the Centennial Lobby starting on Monday, 18^th March 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

You will be given a date to present your poster in front of judges for the competition.

There will also be a public presentation of the posters, in the Centennial Lobby, on March 21, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The session is not mandatory, but we encourage you to attend this special event and present your research to your peers and the Bishop’s community.

Tutorial – How to Design a Research Poster

This tutorial (Designing Research Posters) 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.