SURF Seminar Day
Southern California Conferences
on Undergraduate Research (SCCUR)
The National Conference On Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
Bonsall Technical Writing Prize
Marcella and Joel Bonsall SURF Prize for Technical Writing
All SURF students are eligible for this competition for engaging, jargon-free
scientific writing. Judging emphasizes lucid communication of research. Up
to six finalists will receive $250.
Perpall Speaking Competition
Robert C. Perpall, a Caltech alumnus and member of the SURF Board, created
the Doris S. Perpall SURF speaking prize in 1993 as an incentive for Caltech
students to give excellent oral presentations. Good communication skills are
critical, and throughout a career, individuals have numerous opportunities
to discuss their work both formally and informally. It has been said that "science
not communicated is essentially science not done."
The criteria that judges will use when evaluating presentations
for the Doris S. Perpall SURF Speaking Competition can be found here (pdf).
Caltech Undergraduate
Research Journal (CURJ)
Submissions from undergrads anywhere are welcome. Produced semiannually
by students at Art Center College of Design and Caltech, CURJ is distributed
at over 20 universities in full-color print and online. All papers that meet
the final report writing requirements are eligible for submission. See the
final report writing requirements for further
information. Deadline November 1, 2006.
