SYSTEMS Thinking Poster Session and Presentation Competition FAQ

The Systems Thinking Poster Session will take place on April 8, 2022 and submissions by undergraduate students in all majors are invited. The event will be open to the public, all students, faculty and staff are invited to attend and view the posters and presentations.

When is it? The event will take place on April 8^th, in Stewart Center, Room 214 from 11:30 to 1 pm

Who can present? The poster session aims to present and promote Systems Thinking and Systems Science projects from undergraduate students representing multiple colleges and majors on campus.

Undergraduate students at Purdue University can present as an individual or as part of a team/group. A student may not present more than one poster.

Is this event open to the public? Yes, Purdue Undergraduate students may present but everyone is welcome to view the presentations and posters.

Students interested in presenting a poster should register in advance or show up with a printed poster by 11 am on April 8^th.

How do I register for the poster session? Register online at https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cMki17ybV8GGDD8

Are there Prizes? Awards include First place $750, Second Place $500 and Third Place $250.

Topics for the competition are Systems Thinking and Systems Science and can encompass a wide range of projects and scenarios.

What are the Poster Session Criteria for judging?

Posters and presentations will be judged by the following criteria:

Systems Thinking: Demonstrates the application of a set of synergistic skills to (1) identify systems, (2) understand systems, (3) predict their behaviors, and (4) devise modifications to them in order to produce desired effects.

Content: overall treatment of topic.  Research question, problem defined.  Abstract covers topic. Accurate interpretation of data. Importance, relevance of topic.

Organization: logical ordering of ideas; conclusions tied to data, implications for future.  Project planning and execution.

Documentation: proper support and sourcing of major ideas; partners and advisors credited.

Visual Presentation: appearance and legibility of poster; effectiveness of poster in delivering message.

Oral Presentation: Adequate volume, appropriate pace, diction, language, professional appearance, enthusiasm/energy, posture; effective use of visual aids.

Interaction: eye contact; listens to and answers questions.

This poster session is sponsored by the Purdue Systems Collaboratory. For more information contact caburkha@purdue.edu or visit https://www.purdue.edu/collaboratory/index.html

Information about creating posters can be found at https://guides.lib.purdue.edu/posters

Check with your department for information about printing posters. There are multiple poster printers on campus, many departments will allow you to print a poster at little to no charge.

Poster Printers are on the second floor of the Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC), and on the main floor of Hicks Undergraduate Library (HIKS). Check to see what the timeframe is for printing posters.