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Objective
SPE coordinates 14 regional student paper contests at the Undergraduate, Master's, and PhD level. Students compete against other students from their region for the opportunity to advance to the International Student Paper Contest, held during the Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE).
The following role is available for volunteers for the Canada Region Student Paper Contest:
- Virtual Presentation Judges (Undergraduate, Masters and PhD division)
- Judges will need access to a reliable internet connection, computer, and (if possible) printer. Judges will watch pre-recorded PowerPoint presentation with author audio to determine the winners of the competition. The winner of each division will compete in the International Competition at the 2020 ATCE in Denver Colorado.
We are currently seeking a minimum of nine judges (three in each division) to meet the minimum requirements needed to run the program. (Total number of judges required may change)
Competition Overview
The Canada Region Student Paper Contest is organized to provide SPE Student Members residing in the Canada Region the opportunity to present original ideas pertaining to the Petroleum Industry. The competition is open to any SPE Student Member in the region, including but not limited to members at the following institutions: University of Toronto, University of Saskatchewan, University of British Columbia, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, University of Regina, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, University of Alberta, Cape Breton University, University of Calgary, and Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Students will compete in three divisions: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD. There must be a minimum of three contestants in order for a division to take place, and in the absence of enough participates the Masters and PhD divisions may be combined. Students will have a total of 20 minutes to present and 10 minutes for questions from the judges.
The competition is scheduled has not yet been determined, but upon signing up for the volunteer role you will be contacted to confirm your availability.
Eligibility
SPC volunteers must be:
- Approved by the SPE Staff responsible for the organization of the contest
- An SPE member in good standing (renewed membership for 2020)
- Judges must hold a minimum of the corresponding degree for the division in which they will be judging
- Example: if you’re judging the PhD division, you must also hold a PhD
- Have access to a reliable internet connection.
- Preferred previous experience in:
- Similar style contests
- Presenting at SPE Conferences
- Program selection committees for SPE Conferences
- Post-Secondary Faculty Member
- Personal interest in developing university students
- Effective communicator
Expectations
Regional Competition Judge Expectations:
- Participate on the day of the contest to observe the presentations and score the students based on the criteria provided
- Ask any questions of the student following the presentation
- Discuss any tie-breaker situations with the other judges to agree on a winner
- Provide students with feedback to assist them with the continuous development of their presentation skills
- Participate in debriefing session(s) as requested following the contest
Time Commitment
Student Paper Contest will require time commitment of 1.5 hours to 4 hours depending on the division you're comfortable judging.