Categories and Awards

This award is open to any graduate student in any presentation option whose research or creative endeavor is focused on issues relevant to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their field. Examples include: 

• Focus on underserved populations or inequalities
• Addressing issues relevant to DEI, such as race, gender, diversity, ability, sexuality, religion, nationality, citizenship status, health disparities, educational access, political engagement, economic justice, social mobility, civil and human rights, etc.
• Contributions to understanding of DEI issues
• Utilizing research strategies that address variations particular to diverse populations that are typically not explored in their field

Students wishing to be considered for this award will be asked to provide a statement articulating the connection of their research or creative endeavor to DEI. The DEI aspects of the project should also be integrated into the materials presented at the Graduate Research Exhibition.  Exhibitors are encouraged to review the DEI scoring rubric to make sure to address the relevant points in their presentations.

DEI Award Prizes:

• First place: $1,000
• Second place: $500
• Third place: $250

Rubric

View the DEI rubric here.

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

Rubric

View the Data Visualization Award rubric here.