Student Research Fair 2017

Wednesday, July 12 – Thursday, July 13
The Student Research Fair is a 2-day exhibition of student-centered research, where students will gain an opportunity to showcase the findings of their investigations through posters and/or 3D models that summarize their investigation.
The Fair also seeks to create a culture that promotes the discovery, development and application of knowledge in students through collaborative research, analysis and informative experiences.

Objectives

CAPACITY:To provide student research support and a platform where USIU-Africa students can gain experience in presenting their research to an audience

VISIBILITY: Showcase student research to raise the visibility of the institution through experiential learning and student driven research.

COLLABORATION: Form new partnerships that will benefit student research and the Institution in terms of mentorship, incubation and funding.

TECHNOLOGY: Supporting new applications of technology within the research disciplines

The Research Fair offers students an opportunity to:

Showcase an area of investigation

Gain experience and support by presenting their research to an audience

Win Prizes

Student Research Fair: Sparking Innovation

Sub themes:

Environment and Resources and Sustainability

Creative culture and society

Data knowledge and decisions

Better health

Public policy and governance

Human behavior

Heritage and the digital age

Cash Prizes to be Won for high potential innovations
1st Place: KES 30,000KES
2nd Place: KES 25,000KES
3rd Place: KES 20,000KES

Crucial Dates

May 29: Marketing starts
June 5: Last day to register for the Research Fair
Jun 12: Last day for abstract submission
June 16: Communication to participants
June 26: Participants’ orientation workshop
June 30th: Orientation and Discovery
July 7th: Ideation
July 8th: Prototyping & Electronics Hackathon
July 14th: Visual Communication and Pitching
July 15th: Fundraising & Grant Writing
July 26th: Exhibition Day 1
July 27th: Exhibition Day 2