By: Eli Freund, Editorial Communications Manager, UConn School of Engineering

On March 15, over 70 University of Connecticut School of Engineering graduate students assembled to present their research at the 5^th Annual Poster Competition, sponsored by the Student Association of Graduate Engineers.

As the event wound down, 70 teams were eventually pared down to a top eight (the top from each department, plus a “People’s Choice”), who presented their final pitches to a panel of three judges. Each of the finalists had a total of five minutes to explain their research, conceptualize its importance, and answer any questions from the judges.

The first place winner in the competition received a $1,000 prize, second place received a $500 prize, third place received a $250 prize, and the “People’s Choice” winner and the departmental winners each received a $50 prize.

The placers, People’s Choice winner, and departmental winners for the 5^thAnnual Poster Competition are as follows:

For more information on the graduate school at UConn Engineering, and its programs, please visit: https://grad.engr.uconn.edu.