UNT will provide each student with an easel and table to present their poster or demonstration. Judges will evaluate the presentations.
Posters should not exceed 4 ft. x 5ft. Students may use any format, as a suggestion they can use the following format:
Title
Author
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
References
Acknowledgments
9:30 AM: Students begin setting up posters
10:00 AM: Presentations begin
1:00 PM: Lunch break
2:30 PM: Awards ceremony
3:00 PM: Optional tour of Physics Department research facilities by faculty members
Scoring
Scientific Approach (20 Points)
Purpose and Hypothesis
Order and Logical Setup
Reasonable Conclusions
Knowledge (20 Points)
Preliminary Research
Knowledge of Material
Scope and Limitations
Thoroughness (20 Points)
Sufficient Research
Data Observations
Success of Original Plan
Ingenuity and Creativity (20 Points)
Clear Explanation
Use of Materials
Unique Ideas
Presentation (20 Points)
Organization
Visual Presentation
Oral Presentation