Reminder: OHIO Student Expo is April 8

The Ohio University community is invited to visit the OHIO Student Expo on Tuesday, April 8 in the Walter Fieldhouse and view the projects that will be on display showcasing the outstanding work of OHIO students.

Student presentations and judging will begin at 9 a.m., and the event will be open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Undergraduate and graduate students present their work during the OHIO Student Expo to judges and members of the OHIO community. Students can win cash prizes at the annual event that highlights student research, scholarship and creative works.

OHIO Student Expo details

Individuals and group presentations that are judged at the OHIO Student Expo will be eligible to win monetary awards.

Regular session awards

Judges will award a First Place Prize ($150) and a Second Place Prize ($75) or two joint First Place Prizes ($112.50 each) to one undergraduate and one graduate student in each regular session. The number of regular sessions will be determined by the number of participants. Regular sessions will consist of 6-10 students per session and may vary by department/college.  

Presentations

Presentations of up to 10 minutes will be judged based on the presentation of the work. Presenters should clearly state:

• What did they do/are they doing?
• Why do it? What is the need/context to other work in the field?
• How did/will they do it? What methods will/did they use?
• How will their work further knowledge in the field/benefit or impact society?

Special session sponsorship and award information

Center for Entrepreneurship Special Sessions:

1. The Snyder-Papay Medical Impact Award
   First Place ($4,000), Second Place ($500), Third Place ($500)
2. The Kurtz Business Impact Award
   First Place ($4,000), Second Place ($500), Third Place ($500)

University Libraries Special Sessions:

1. Undergraduate Student Project
   First Place ($300), Second Place ($200), Joint Winners ($250 each)
2. Graduate Student Project
   First Place ($300), Second Place ($200), Joint Winners ($250 each)
3. Student Employee of University Libraries
   First Place ($300), Second Place ($200), Joint Winners ($250 each)

U.S. EPA Climate Literacy Focused EXPO Award:

1. Undergraduate Student Project
   First Place ($125), Second Place ($75), Joint Winners ($100 each)
2. Graduate Student Project
   First Place ($125), Second Place ($75), Joint Winners ($100 each)

Institute to Advance Health Equity (ADVANCE) Special Session:

• First Place ($200), Second Place ($100), Joint Winners ($150 each)

Community Engagement Award:

• First Place ($250), Second Place ($100), Joint Winners ($175 each)

Public Service Award:

• First Place ($1,000), Second Place ($1,000)

To learn more, visit: ohio.edu/studentexpo