180 Competition

 

ETSU 180 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Competition (or "180")

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INCREASED PRIZES FOR THE 2020 COMPETITION

For the 2020 competition, prizes have increased as below, thanks to the generosity of the Honors College and Florence Boland. 

Video Presentations

2019 submissions 

Description

The 180 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Competition is a new, exciting opportunity for ETSU undergraduates to share their research with a broader audience. You have 180 seconds—yes, just three minutes!—to talk about your research and its impact. You may film and submit your own video, or sign-up for a time-slot to film your submission at the Boland Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium on Friday, March 29th. Videos will be judged for succinctness, clarity, and enthusiasm—and prizes awarded for top videos, plus a random drawing prize for all participants.

Prizes:  (appreciation is expressed to the Honors College for providing funds for the 180 event)

  • 1st place - $300
  • 2nd place - $200
  • 3rd place - $100
  • Random drawing - $100 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners not eligible for the drawing)

The 180 seeks to encourage ETSU undergraduates to share their scholarly experiences with the broader public by distilling their work down to the level of an "elevator pitch".  In this way not only will student research aspirations and achievements become more accessible to non-experts, students gain the opportunity reflect on their work through the effort of communicating their motivations, process, and outcomes in a non-technical way. 

Rules

Eligibility - In a given year, the competition is open to any undergraduate student who is both an undergraduate student at ETSU and a presenter at either the annual Boland Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium or the annual Appalachian Student Research Forum.  Participation is voluntary and optional.  No one is required to participate, but all are welcome.

Discipline - The 180 is open to students presenting in any discipline.

Presentations 

  1. All presentations will be limited to 180 seconds. 
  2. All presentations will be in the form of a video clip. 
  3. Create your own:  You can film yourself and submit your video to adlerj@etsu.edu. 
  4. Be filmed at the Boland:  Sign-up for a timeslot here. You will be allotted a 15-minute time slot at Boland; you are allowed as many takes as you wish within that 15-minute time slot.
  5. No props—including no PowerPoints, posters, costumes, or models. This is all about the presenter and his or her ability to captivate an audience.

Judging - A panel of judges will be recruited to review and rank submissions for awarding of prizes.  There will also be a random drawing for a prize.

Awarding - All contestants will be contacted via email prior to the end of the semester for the outcome of the competition.

To sign up for a slot to be filmed at the Boland, visit the scheduling doodle at 180 AT BOLAND

To submit your own video, visit 180 AT DROPBOX

 

Judging Criteria

Judges consider the following characteristics when rating videos:

  • Does the presentation briefly address the background to the research question being addressed and its significance?
  • Does the presentation clearly describe the key results of the research including conclusions and outcomes?
  • Did the presenter make a case for the broader impact and importance of the research?
  • Did the presentation use language appropriate for a non-specialist audience?
  • Did the presenter explain complex ideas and terminology in an accessible manner?
  • Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?
  • Was the presentation enthusiastic, engaging, and well-paced?
  • Did the presenter exhibit a strong stage presence, including good eye contact with the camera?

 

Questions?  Contact Richard Ignace, Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities & Creative Activities at ignace@etsu.edu, or 423 439-6076

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