Student Research Symposium

Experience the competition…

Save the dates:

April 15, 2019 – Student Research Symposium

May 10, 2019 – CTAHR 31st Annual Banquet

Did you know…

The Student Research Symposium emerged from the pique expressed by Animal Sciences Professor Douglas Vincent after a 1986 newspaper column suggested CTAHR funding go to the School of Travel Industry Management.

Associate Dean Sylvia Yuen assigned Vincent, pictured, and colleagues Richard Green, Charles Murdoch and Marshall Johnson to create an event where CTAHR students could present their research in an affordable, professional setting. In 1988, the first symposium featured oral presentations by 34 bachelor's, master's and PhD students.

Five of these students later became UH system faculty members. Other SRS alumni include noted Agricultural Research Service scientists and faculty members at universities around the world.
 

For three decades, the Student Research Symposium (SRS) has given young scientists from CTAHR and, more recently, the College of Engineering the opportunity to present their scholarly work before judges. The Symposium provides an atmosphere similar to what students would experience at a professional conference. CTAHR winners are eligible for travel grants to present their work out of state.

In 2017 CTAHR added a Three-Minute Elevator Pitch (3MEP) competition. 

Winners from both events are recognized at CTAHR’s Annual Awards Banquet.

View 2018 photos

2018 Student Research Symposium Winners

Additional 2018 SRS Awards

Nelson Masang, NREM, Undergraduate Oral 
Brian Izawa, HNFAS, Undergraduate Poster
Brittany Castle, HNFAS, MS Student Oral
Cody Petro-Sakuma, HNFAS, MS Student Poster
Fernanda Oliveira, MBBE, PhD Student Oral
Arthur Wong, MBBE, PhD Student Poster

 CTAHR Awards of Merit

Alejandro Olmedo-Velarde, PEPS, MS Student Oral
Roshan Paudel, TPSS, MS Student Poster 
Natasha Navet, PEPS, PhD Student Oral
Tianying Zhao, MBBE, PhD Student Poster