The Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) is an integral contributor to GW Research Days! We invite undergraduate, graduate (residential and online), postdoctoral students, and alumni to take advantage of this opportunity. (Alumni listed as the primary presenter at Research Days 2018 should have graduated no earlier than June 2016 and had not submitted to Research Days before).
Participants can create and present an in-person poster or a video presentation. Current students and recent alumni will be eligible for awards.
Why should I participate?
- Showcase my research
- Compete for monetary prizes in several categories (for current students; see award categories below)
- Grow my professional network
- Gain experience in presenting my research to both a lay and research audience
- Eligible students can earn one hour of Professional Enhancement Activities for each:
- Attending the GWSPH keynote speaker presentation
- People’s Choice Judging of Presentations
- Poster printing for current students will be paid by GWSPH
The first step for GWSPH entrants is to submit abstracts to the OVPR website by February 28. All entrants will have the option of presenting their poster (in person) to judges on Research Day at Marvin Center on April 11 OR submitting a video poster presentation through the Himmelfarb Research Day 2018 portal by March 28. The details for both in-person poster presentations and video presentations are presented below. All presenters must submit an abstract.
Judges will consist of GWSPH faculty with the exception of the People’s Choice awards, which is open to the general GW community.
How do I participate?
- Acquire your faculty mentor’s or advisor’s approval for abstract submission (required).
- Create your abstract and submit online by Wednesday, February 28.
- Create your poster and present in person or via a video presentation.
- For students presenting at Marvin Center, obtain a voucher from the GWSPH Office of the Dean and print your poster at FedEx/Kinko’s (paid for by GWSPH) by April 9.
- For students submitting a video poster presentation, submit your poster template AND your video online by Wednesday, March 28.
Who can serve as my advisor/mentor?
- An advisor/mentor can be any faculty member who is either working with you or supervising your work; they do not need to be a GW faculty member. For faculty advisor/mentors outside of GW, please provide their name and department/institution affiliation. Advisor/mentor will need to approve your abstract prior to submission by February 28. All advisor/mentors will receive notification of your abstract submission.
How do I submit my abstract?
- Regardless of whether you choose to present in-person or using a video, you must submit an abstract.
- Select Day 2 Submission Form.
- Select Milken Institute School of Public Health and complete the information/required fields and answer the question specifically for Milken Institute SPH students on which format you will be presenting your poster.
- Click the SUBMIT button.
Where can I get tips for creating an abstract and poster?
Instructions for creating posters:
- Follow the poster guidelines and tips for creating posters.
- Use the Milken Institute SPH Research Poster templates for your poster (choose either 48”x48” or 48”x36”). Templates can be found here.
- Include your faculty mentor’s name on the poster.
- Plan ahead! FOR CURRENT STUDENTS and RECENT ALUMS (must have graduated June 2016): Posters can be printed up to April 9 but, you need to first obtain a voucher. The GWSPH Dean’s Office will support students’ and recent alums (must have graduated June 2016) poster printing costs of up to $100 at FedEx/Kinkos.
- To obtain a voucher for poster production, send an email request to [email protected]. Include your name, GWID, department, and program.
- An email confirming your eligibility with and your voucher for poster production will be sent to you within 24 hours during business hours.
- After you receive your voucher, email your poster as a pdf document to [email protected] and include your voucher number and cc: [email protected]. Allow 24 hours for poster printing.
- Go to the FedEx Office Print and Ship Center (Kinkos), 2020 K Street NW to pick up your poster. Posters can only be printed at this location with the voucher. Be prepared to present your voucher and GWID for student verification.
- Set up your poster at the Marvin Center on the morning of April 11 per OVPR instructions. Poster presentations are 12:30 -3 pm on April 11.
Questions? Contact [email protected]. Research Day workshops that feature presentation tips and poster production are also available here.
Do I have to be an online student to use the video presentation option?
No. Any GWSPH student can use either presentation option. However, if you choose the in-person option, you must be present with your poster at the Marvin Center on the GW campus from 12:30- 3 p.m. on April 11.
Where can I get an example of a video presentation?
View the YouTube video here.
What are the GWSPH Research Day Award categories?
- Judges Choice Marvin Center Poster Award: Projects deemed as the most outstanding research at each level based on scoring of required criteria. This award will include one from: Undergraduate ($200), Masters ($300), and Doctoral ($400) candidates.
- Judges Choice Video Submission Award: Projects deemed as the most outstanding research at each level based on scoring of required criteria. One award ($300).
- Community Engagement Award: Awarded by judges to the project meeting the required criteria and focused on research or evaluation with a collaborative and community-based perspective meeting one of the following scenarios, 1) the community was a partner in the project, 2) the community was involved and enhanced in a meaningful way due to the work, or 3) the project demonstrated commitment to improving the culture of health in a community. One award ($250).
- Policy and Practice Impact Award: Awarded by judges to the project meeting the required criteria and demonstrating research or evaluation that has influenced or potentially will influence public health policy or practice at the community or local level. One award ($250).
The following award is open to all GWSPH Presenters:
- *People’s Choice Award: Awarded by attendees on Research Day for the project receiving the most votes. Link to voting will be provided at Marvin Center on April 11 during poster presentations from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. One award ($200).
*Current SPH students may earn one Professional Enhancement credit hour for casting their vote in the People’s Choice category.