Awards
More information regarding Science Atlantic awards can be found here.
Science Atlantic Undergraduate Research Award
This award is presented to the student (or students) giving the best research presentation(s) at an annual Science Atlantic conference.
The Award consisted of a cash prize and a letter of commendation and can be split into oral and poster presentation prizes.
Criteria
This award is presented to the student (or students) giving the best research presentation(s) at an annual Science Atlantic conference.
The Award consisted of a cash prize and a letter of commendation and can be split into oral and poster presentation prizes.
Criteria
- Abstract – Statement of problem, objectives, principal findings
- Presentation – Clarity, visual aids, organization
- Scientific merit – Experimental design, innovative approach, and interpretation of data
- Overall knowledge and response to questions
- Demonstrated potential to pursue graduate studies and research
Science Atlantic Communication Award
The Science Atlantic Science Communication Award is offered at each of the annual Science Atlantic-sponsored student conferences. The prize is awarded to the student who is best able to communicate a science topic to his or her peers. The award may be split into two prizes (one for an oral and one for a poster presentation) at the discretion of the judging committee.
The award consists of a letter of commendation, a cash prize and the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Atlantic Student Research Journal team to write and publish an article about the winner’s research.
The Science Atlantic Science Communication Award is offered at each of the annual Science Atlantic-sponsored student conferences. The prize is awarded to the student who is best able to communicate a science topic to his or her peers. The award may be split into two prizes (one for an oral and one for a poster presentation) at the discretion of the judging committee.
The award consists of a letter of commendation, a cash prize and the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Atlantic Student Research Journal team to write and publish an article about the winner’s research.
K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Award
The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Award is awarded annually at the Science Atlantic Environment Conference for the best oral or poster presentation of undergraduate student research relating to the flora or fauna of the Acadian Forest region. (Note: for the purpose of this award, student research on Boreal Forest in Newfoundland and Labrador will be eligible as there is a large overlap of species.)
The Award is $250 (and a K.C. Irving Centre hat when available).
By accepting the prize, the winner agrees to have his or her name, presentation title, and abstract provided to Science Atlantic and the sponsor.
The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Award is awarded annually at the Science Atlantic Environment Conference for the best oral or poster presentation of undergraduate student research relating to the flora or fauna of the Acadian Forest region. (Note: for the purpose of this award, student research on Boreal Forest in Newfoundland and Labrador will be eligible as there is a large overlap of species.)
The Award is $250 (and a K.C. Irving Centre hat when available).
By accepting the prize, the winner agrees to have his or her name, presentation title, and abstract provided to Science Atlantic and the sponsor.
Science Atlantic Graduate Research Award
This award is presented to the student (or students) giving the best research presentation(s) at an annual Science Atlantic conference. A total of $400 is available for each conference.
The Award consisted of a cash prize and a letter of commendation and can be split into oral and poster presentation prizes.
Criteria
This award is presented to the student (or students) giving the best research presentation(s) at an annual Science Atlantic conference. A total of $400 is available for each conference.
The Award consisted of a cash prize and a letter of commendation and can be split into oral and poster presentation prizes.
Criteria
- Abstract – Statement of problem, objectives, principal findings
- Presentation – Clarity, visual aids, organization
- Scientific merit – Experimental design, innovative approach, and interpretation of data
- Overall knowledge and response to questions
- Demonstrated potential to pursue graduate studies and research