Student Research Poster Presentation Competition
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (8:00am set up; 12:00-1:00pm judging; 3:30pm winners announced)

Where: Atrium, Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC2)

Why: To showcase student research in the Health, Leisure & Human Performance Research Institute

Who: All students associated with research conducted by affiliates of the Health, Leisure & Human Performance Research Institute. This can include your thesis or dissertation research.

How:

  • Complete a Research Poster Information Form (This is a PDF file. For the latest version of Adobe Reader, please click HERE)
  • Prepare a 250 word abstract of your work and submit it by email to Nicole Dunn, nicole_dunn@umanitoba.ca by April 15, 2013.
  • Work submitted elsewhere is admissible. Work in progress will also be accepted.
  • Poster printing will be provided at no cost. Posters should be 36" by 48"
  • Posters will be judged on the quality of the poster itself and the oral presentation of it (5 minute presentation and 5 minute discussion with the judges). View the poster evaluation sheet here.
  • Students are welcome to submit more than one abstract but only one abstract (designated by the student) will be considered for prizes.
  • Prizes will be awarded during the closing ceremonies of the HLHPRI Research Day 2013 as follows:
    • Undergraduate students:
      • First Prize: $500; Runner Up: $250
    • Master's students:
      • First Prize: $500; Runner Up: $250
    • PhD students:
      • First Prize: $500; Runner Up: $250

Funding for the Student Research Poster Competition has been provided by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Endowment Fund.

Please submit all information electronically to:

Nicole J. Dunn (nicole_dunn@umanitoba.ca)
Associate Director (Administration)
Health, Leisure & Human Performance Research Institute
University of Manitoba