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Expectations | Reports | Communications Program

Communications Program

Reporting Requirements


Seminar Day

Southern California Conferences for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR)

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)


Bonsall Technical Writing Prize

Marcella and Joel Bonsall SURF Prize for Technical Writing
All Amgen Scholars are eligible for this competition that was created as an incentive for students to develop engaging, jargon-free, lucid scientific writing. 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.