STUDENT AND POST DOC
ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATION COMPETITIONS
SIVB is pleased to announce that the Post-Doctoral and Graduate Student Oral Competitions and Student Poster Competitions will be held during this year’s meeting. SIVB believes that fostering the growth and professional development of its members to enhance their careers, including graduate students and Post Docs, is essential to the continuing success of any organization. These competitions are held during the meeting to encourage the development of those members just establishing their careers.
All student posters are eligible to be part of the poster competition.
Details about the competitions are below. Note that the deadline for all the Plant Biotechnology and IVACS Student Oral Presentation competitions passed on January 31, 2025. The deadline for the IVACS Post Doctoral Competition has been EXTENDED through February 15.
IVACS Post-Doctoral competition
The In Vitro Animal Cell Sciences Section (IVACS) of the Society for In Vitro Biology is pleased to announce the 2025 Post Doctoral Oral Presentation Competition during the SIVB Annual meeting in Norfolk, VA. This competition encourages the exchange of scientific information between the post doctoral presenters, attendees and judges. Additionally, it provides an invaluable opportunity for post doctoral presenter to work on their presentation delivery and public speaking skills. Post doctoral fellows who wish to participate in this competition should check that option during the submission of their abstract to the 2025 SIVB Annual meeting. The oral presentations will be presented in-person at the meeting and a panel of expert judges will select the top presentation. Evaluation criteria will include experimental design, data analysis, proper interpretation of the results, originality of the study, technical difficulty, professionalism, the ability of the finalist to explain the research and answer questions, and importantly, adherence to the allocated time for the presentation. The Post Doctoral Oral Presentation Competition session serves to recognize and reward the research and achievements of outstanding students. The finalists will be presented with a certificate and a cash award during the 2025 SIVB Annual meeting. The DEADLINE for abstract submission for the IVACS Post Doctoral Oral Presentation Competition has been extended until March 31, 2025. Should you have any questions, please contact the SIVB Office or the session moderators. We are looking forward to reviewing your abstract!
NEW: Prizes for the 2025 IVACS Post Doctoral Competition have been increased to $500 for first place, $300 for 2nd place and $200 for 3rd place.
IVACS Student competition
The In Vitro Animal Cell Sciences (IVACS) Section of the Society for In Vitro Biology is pleased to announce the 2025 Student Oral Presentation Competition during the SIVB Annual meeting in Norfolk, VA. This competition encourages the exchange of scientific information between the presenters, attendees, and judges. Moreover, it provides an invaluable opportunity for students to practice and improve their presentation delivery and public speaking skills. Students who wish to participate in this competition should check that option during the submission of their abstract to the 2025 Annual Meeting of the SIVB. The top finalists will be selected for this competition based on the quality of their abstracts, as well as the merit of their research and scientific findings. The text of the abstract should include the following sections: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusions. Where appropriate, the Methods section should include relevant statistical analysis. The abstract text should not exceed 1800 characters and should not include references. The oral presentations will be presented in-person at the meeting, and a panel of expert judges will select the top presentations. Evaluation criteria will include experimental design, data analysis, proper interpretation of the results, originality of the study, technical difficulty, professionalism, the ability of the finalist to explain the research and answer questions, as well as adhere to the allocated time for the presentation. The Student Oral Presentation Competition session serves to recognize and reward the research and achievements of outstanding students. The top three finalists will be presented with a certificate and a cash award during the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Bob V. Conger Plant Biotechnology Student Competition
The Plant Biotechnology Section is pleased to announce the 2025 Bob V. Conger Plant Biotechnology Student Oral Presentation Competition. Students wishing to participate in this competition should check that option when they submit their abstract. Competition finalists will be selected based on the quality of the abstracts. The abstract should address the following: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusions. Where appropriate, the methods section should include a description of how reproducible results were ensured. The abstract must not include references. The abstract text must not exceed 1800 characters. A panel of judges will evaluate the presentations at the meeting. Criteria for the evaluation include experimental design, data analysis, proper interpretation of the results, originality of the study, technical difficulty, appearance and ability of the student to present it. Winners will be presented with a certificate and a cash award at the meeting.
Plant Biotechnology Post-Doc Competition
We are delighted to present the 2025 Post-Doctoral Oral Presentation Competition for the Plant Biotechnology Section. This dynamic session brings together a diverse group of researchers who have recently completed their doctoral degrees and entered the exciting realm of postdoctoral research. The symposia aim to showcase cutting-edge advancements and discoveries in plant biotechnology, fostering a platform for insightful discussions, interdisciplinary collaborations, and networking opportunities. With ever-growing techniques and their applications in plant biology, these symposia promise to be both intellectually stimulating and inspiring. Please join us as we celebrate the outstanding contributions of these talented postdocs, as they present their innovative research in plant biotechnology during this enlightening session. Post-Doctoral candidates wishing to participate in this competition should check that option when they submit their abstract. Competition finalists will be selected based on the quality of the abstracts. The abstract should address the following: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusions. Where appropriate, the methods section should include a description of how reproducible results were ensured. The abstract must not include references. The abstract text must not exceed 1800 characters. A panel of judges will evaluate the presentations at the meeting. Criteria for the evaluation include experimental design, data analysis, proper interpretation of the results, originality of the study, technical difficulty, appearance and ability of the post-doctoral candidate to present it. Winners will be presented with a certificate and a cash award at the meeting.
NEW: Prizes for the 2025 Plant Biotechnology Post Doctoral Competition have been increased to $500 for first place, $300 for 2nd place and $200 for 3rd place.
