Categories and Awards
The Graduate Exhibition features five distinct categories and two special awards showcasing Penn State graduate students’ research and creative accomplishments:
Awards with prize money are given within each category, and Research Poster subcategory, to eligible students whose work scores highest on judges' evaluations.
Category and Research Poster Subcategory Prizes:
- First place: $1,000
- Second place: $500
- Third place: $250
Data Visualization Award:
The Data Visualization Award, offered by the University Libraries’ Data Learning Center, is designed to increase digital information literacy by raising awareness of the importance of data visualization and celebrating good examples. All entrants in the Research Poster Presentation category will be considered for this award. Exhibitors are encouraged to review the scoring rubric to make sure to address the relevant points in their presentations.
Data Visualization Prizes:
- First place: $275
- Second place: $175
- Honorable mention: $75