WHAT IS THE STUDENT RESEARCH SHOWCASE?
An online science communication competition
Can you explain your research to a broad audience? Join undergraduate, graduate, and high school students as they compete for awards in recognition of outstanding virtual research presentations. The Student Research Showcase is a unique opportunity for students to develop effective science communication skills, which every researcher should have. Those who are able to communicate the value of their research to a broader audience are at an advantage in terms of building financial and social support for their work. The online competition is open to most research disciplines in the United States and worldwide. Participants submit websites containing three main components: a research abstract, a technical slideshow, and a video. The video component challenges participants to present their research to a general audience. During the judging period, more than sixty Sigma Xi members volunteer as judges to evaluate students’ submissions and engage in digital conversations with presenters through their websites.
Registration fees:
Sigma Xi Members, Affiliates, and Explorers: $35
Non-Sigma Xi Members: $50
Institutional Groups of Ten or More: $30 per student
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Questions?
Send an email to programs@sigmaxi.org.
Research Disciplines
Agriculture, Soil, and Natural Resources
Anthropology
Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Chemistry
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Geo-sciences
Human Behavioral and Social Sciences
Math and Computer Science
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Physics and Astronomy
Physiology and Immunology