Student Poster Session Competition

Posted By: Kristina Boodram News & Announcements,

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Student Proposal Competition, an incredible opportunity for all students to showcase their innovative ideas and research proposals! 

🏆 Competition Details:

  • Who Can Participate:
    • Undergraduates
    • Graduate students
    • Recent graduates
    • New to the field within the last three years 
    • In addition, those who have done significant or promising work on museum-based projects or research 
    • Individuals must be based in any region of Virginia or Washington, D.C. 
  • Submission Deadline: Please submit proposals and resume by 5:00pm on Friday November 15, 2024
  • Format: The poster should be 24" x 36". 

✨ Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $300
  • 2nd Place: $200 
  • 3rd Place: $100 

Selected presenters will be awarded a scholarship to cover conference registration and a $100 stipend to reimburse the cost of posters. All travel, lodging expenses, and event tickets will be the responsibility of the presenters.

In addition to the cash prizes, the winners will have the unique opportunity to present their proposals at the conference, gaining invaluable exposure and networking opportunities.

🌟 How to Enter:

  1. Please submit proposals and resume by 5:00pm on Friday November 15, 2024
  2. A review panel will select presentations based on individual merit and relevance, and invite selected students to present their posters at the 2025 VAM conference in Blacksburg, VA. 
  3. Selected proposals will be announced on late December.
  4. Selected students need to submit PDF of final poster by Friday March 7, 2025 to membership@vamuseums.org.
  5. Select students will be required to present their final projects or research in person on Sunday March 16, 2025 at the VAM conference in Blacksburg, VA.
  6. A panel of judges will assess the posters and presentations for a financial prize on March 16, 2025.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to share your ideas, earn recognition, and potentially fund your academic journey. We can’t wait to see your creativity and innovation shine!

For any questions, please contact membership@vamuseums.org.

Best of luck to all participants!

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