Spring Symposium 2025
LIGHTNING TALK COMPETITION
The UGA Plant Center Spring Symposium 2025 will feature a Lightning Talk Competition.
The competition is open to all UGA Undergradate, Graduate students, and Post Docs. Applications will be selected based on abstract merit. We will reach out to you a week before the symposium to solicit your slide presentation.
Format:
One single static slide (no videos or animations) 16:9 dimensions
Two minutes per presentation (anything longer will result in being disqualified)
No props allowed
Spoken word presentations only
Eligibility:
Graduate students
Post-doc
Undergrad
Judging criteria:
Inclusion of clear background
Logical presentation flow
Clear wording used (ie no jargon)
Sticking to time limits
Effective use of slide
Enthusiastic communication
Prizes:
Surprise
Deadline to register: 11:59pm April 17th, 2025
Please note, you must be registered for the Plant Center Spring Symposium to participate in the Lightning Talk Competition. Registration information here.