Student Poster Award

Nomination Form

Download the Student Poster Award Nomination Form

Description

2010 saw the induction of the SGS Annual Student Poster Award to recognize academic excellence in this presentation format.
Awards are made available to all disciplines within the student membership of SGS.

Eligibility

  • Any SGS Student Member who is submitting scholarly work for presentation at the SGS Annual Meeting.
  • All authors must be students currently enrolled in an academic program with an emphasis in gerontology.
  • Research ideas must be substantially those of the students.
  • A letter of support must be provided by the faculty advisor.
  • Awards are made available to all disciplines within the student membership of SGS.
  • All authors must indicate academic level.

Criteria

This award will provide preference to graduate or undergraduate students whose posters demonstrate excellence in Content, Appeal, and poster session Presentation.

Appeal

  • Exceptional overall organization, easy to follow structure, correct grammar and spelling, and references are listed or available.
  • Images, charts, graphs, and other visuals are useful in describing the research.
  • Title is large enough to read from 4-6 feet away, other text is large enough to read from a comfortable distance.

Content

  • Research purpose is sufficiently stated and explained.
  • Research process and methods are clearly described.
  • Analysis is accurately and completely explained.
  • Findings/Results and implications of the research are stated.

Presentation

  • Professional attire and manner
  • Well-prepared and easily conveys ideas; adequately answers questions
  • Eye contact, posture, and tone of voice

Past Winners

2010 – Andrea M. Shamaskin

2011 – Jessica Hellerstein