Reg Friesen Student Oral Paper Competition

Sponsored by the Chemistry Education Division of the Chemical Institute of Canada

This competition is intended to encourage students to present papers of general interest concerning the following: critical evaluation of their educational experiences, innovative learning/teaching strategies and materials, and other topics that address chemistry or chemical engineering education. This is a non-technical presentation.

Eligibility

This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a chemical engineering program. Participants must submit their application by the deadline of October 11, 2022 in order to secure their participation in the Reg Friesen Student Oral Paper Competition.

Deadline

October 11, 2022

Award

1^st prize: $350 and a certificate

2^nd prize: $150 and a certificate

Abstract Submission

Abstract should include the title, presenter name(s), university, and a summary (100 to 200 words) for your talk. Submit an abstract including the title, presenter name(s), university, and a summary (100 to 200 words) of your talk. Participants are asked to submit through the student competition portal.

Talk Format

The oral presentations will be 8 minutes in length (depending on the number of participants) followed by a 2 minute question period.

Judging

There will be a panel of 3 judges representing industry, government, and academia.

Questions can be directed at student@cheminst.ca and abstracts can be submitted when students register for the conference on the registration portal.