Winship Scientific Symposium

  • Date
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  • Location
    Multiple Locations
    (See agenda for details) Atlanta, Georgia 30322
  • Event Type

    Lectures and Training

  • Description


    The 2019 Winship Scientific Symposium will take place Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28 on the Emory campus. This year's theme is the The Social Impact of Winship Science. Join us for an exciting program, which includes a judged poster session and reception; Shark Tank competition; and a special academic; and career development workshop, "The Business of Science," focusing on management and strategic thinking principals to advance your career and research goals.

  • Details

    Note: Registration is now closed. Please contact Susannah Conroy if you have any questions.

    Poster Session and "Shark Tank"

    A judged poster session, featuring research from students, trainees, and junior faculty, will be held on Wednesday, March 27. Based on the scores, four outstanding poster presenters will be selected to present 5-minute, Shark-Tank style proposals the following afternoon. Proposals should describe a funding need that, if met, could yield significant scientific impact. Interested presenters can opt in to be considered for the Shark Tank or choose to present a poster only.

    Prizes

    Prize amounts are: 1st place = $4,000; 2nd place = $3,000; 3rd place = $2,000; and 4th place = $1,000.

    Poster Dimensions

    Poster display boards are 45 inches high and 91 inches wide on the inside edge. Make sure your poster fits within these dimensions.
     

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