Top prize of $500 in research expenses.
Honorable mention of $250 in research expenses.
*Only one award per research group/team
Winners
Mary MacFadden
1st Place
“To me, research is taking the germ of an idea, cultivating a theory about it, then digging for the truth.
If your theory is wrong, that’s okay. Just keep searching for the facts.”
Vanessa Wall Wilson
2nd Place
“I have come to realize that research allows for a better understanding of a problem. This can lead to knowledge that will promote change. I hope to implement the research I have done next semester!”
Prize
How to participate
Create an Instagram post about your research. The post must include:
- A picture of your independent research or creative work.
- An answer to the question, “What does research or creative work mean to you?” (2-3 sentence statement).
- Follow and tag @utahtechresearch. Please also tag your department and/or college if they are on Instagram.
Submissions will be collected between now and December 11 (end of semester). Awards will be for the Spring semester.
Additional Details
Who can participate: Any student currently doing research or creative activities including art/design with a faculty mentor, or who plans to start/continue in the Spring semester of 2021.
Judging criteria: The photo must show the act of engaging in research or creative activities. The final submission of photo + statement will be used to determine awardees.
Timeline: Photos must be taken from research conducted during the year of 2020.
Photo Release: We wish to add your photos to our collection for professional usage. By entering in this contest, participants are consenting to this release.