Math and Computing
Guidelines
Awards
Required Information for proposal submission:
- Your name and BYUH email address.
- The name of your faculty mentor.
- The type of project (oral presentation or poster) that you are proposing.
- A one- or two-paragraph abstract that describes your project.
Abstract criteria
All proposals should include a one- or two-paragraph abstract that describes the project. The conference committee will assess the abstracts and accept high-quality projects that follow the content criteria outlined below.
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Toggle ItemContent Criteria
- Clearly define a problem, opportunity, or debate in your field.
- Explain how your project addresses the problem.
- Define the specific material that you will examine in the project.
- Include a clear, original thesis statement/argument.
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Toggle ItemAward criteria
- Originality of the idea
- Quality of research design
- Interpretation of results
- Presentation of findings
- Clarity and quality of writing
Available Math and Computing Awards
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
The awards will be given to:
- the top three math-related papers/posters,
- the top three computing-related papers/posters, and
- the top three construction and facilities management related papers/posters
submitted by students associated with the Faculty of Math & Computing. If a winning submission was made by a group, the award funds will be split among the individuals of the group.