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How to Create a Classroom Quiz Competition in PowerPoint

Sara Wanasek

Looking for a fun and engaging way to get your students to reproduce the material they are learning? Turn your formative assessment quiz into a classroom quiz competition!

By using ClassPoint, which is integrated into Microsoft PowerPoint, you can create an interactive classroom quiz right inside your presentation. And while there are a multitude of ClassPoint functions and questions that can transform presentations into interactive lessons, ClassPoint’s Quiz Mode is the only one that will rank and score your students. With these scoring and ranking abilities, students will be more motivated than ever during class.

Not sure how to do create your own classroom quiz competition? No worries! With only a few steps you can create and run one of these quiz competitions right in your PowerPoint presentation. Follow the steps below!

Create a Classroom Quiz in PowerPoint

Creating your classroom quiz in PowerPoint only takes a few steps, thank goodness! There is no need to worry about learning a whole new tool. You can stay in PowerPoint and create an interactive classroom quiz with ClassPoint.

Step 1: Create Your Quiz

The first step in creating this interactive quiz is to make your content of course. Add your questions and answer options as text onto your PowerPoint slides. Remember, one question per slide!

Step 2: Add Interactivity

Now, to make your classroom quiz interactive, head on over to the ClassPoint tab on your PowerPoint ribbon. From there, click on the Multiple Choice activity icon. This will add a button to your slide, and the Side Question Panel will open. Now that the button is on the slide, when you present you can begin receiving responses from your students.

Step 3: Customize Your Question & Set As Quiz Mode

Before receiving responses from students, ensure you are providing them with the correct options. This can be done in the Side Question Panel. Start by setting the correct number of choices for them to choose from. From there select the correct answer , or answers if there are multiple, to your question.

Step 4: Set As Quiz Mode

Now, what you have done so far, is just a plain Multiple Choice question. To really upgrade this presentation and this quiz let’s make it a quiz competition! This will add the scoring and ranking element to your questions.

To do this, just check the box next to Quite Mode on the side question panel. Now, you will a trophy icon on the Multiple Choice button on your slide indicating that this question is a quiz mode question.

Step 5: Set Play Options

Further down on the Side Question Panel, you will see the Play Options. These options determine the behavior of the interactive button during the presentation. For a classroom quiz competition, to add a little pressure for the students, we recommend turning on all these Play Options.

This way the question will automatically open when you get to that slide, the results window will be automatically minimized so that students are not influenced by each other’s submissions, and the question will automatically close after a certain time period.

For more information on these play options, you can read a short explainer , or watch the video above to see them in action!

Step 6: Repeat for All Slides

Repeat steps 2-5 for all the questions in your classroom quiz. When your whole quiz is set, it is time to run it and begin receiving responses from students!

Run your Classroom Quiz Competition

Running your classroom quiz could not be easier, especially if you set the Play Options mentioned above.

First , while still on the title slide, you need your students to join your class! Once joined they can participate by answering your questions. To have students join, you can open the My Class Dialog by clicking on the class code in the top right-hand corner.

From here, students can either scan the QR code or go to classpoint.app and type in the class code and their name. That is the easiest, but there are also other ways to get your student to join even faster .

Second , let’s begin the quiz! Now that your students are joined, when a question is opened, they can submit their answers from their device. Remember the faster they submit the correct answer, the higher they will be on the leaderboard!

Once all the submissions are in, or if you set a timer after the timer runs out this will be done automatically, close the submissions, and let’s view the results!

View Results

Now that one question is complete, you can view the results. Moreover, because you activated Quiz Mode earlier, your students will also receive a notification on whether they have answered the question correctly on their device.

You can spice up the classroom engagement by displaying a Leaderboard . Just click the Leaderboard button at the bottom of the Response Window. Your students are now scored, ranked, and listed here.

In addition, you can also view a table version of these results. This is most beneficial after all the questions have been completed so that you can easily see the performance of each student. Plus, good news! You can export these results as a CSV to immediately add to a grade book, or continue a month-long leaderboard like our CCT, Filipe from Portugal does with his students.

Congrats! You’ve now made your very own classroom quiz competition. For a little extra help, you can use our Metaverse Quiz by downloading the template . Below you will find some frequently asked questions; however, if you need more help,

Frequently Asked Questions

Which classpoint activities are compatible with quiz mode.

At the moment, Multiple Choice questions are the only ClassPoint activity that can be used in Quiz Mode. But stay tuned because we have some awesome updates that will change this coming soon!

How do I view quiz results?

Student Responses can be viewed during your presentation or at any time in PowerPoint Edit Mode. To view results in your presentation, Close the Submission . To view the Leaderboard, click the Leaderboard button on the Response Window. You can also click the Leaderboard icon anywhere in your presentation on the toolbar to view the Leaderboard and Table View.

To view the results in PowerPoint Edit Mode, click on the slide you want to view and the button. In the Side Question Panel, click the View Responses button. In addition, to view the Leaderboard, click on the Leaderboard icon in the ClassPoint tab in the PowerPoint Ribbon.

How are students scored?

In Quiz Mode, students are scored based on how fast they answer your questions correctly . the faster they give the right answer, the higher on the leaderboard they will be!

How do I export student responses?

You can export student responses using the Export as CSV feature found in the Leaderboard of Multiple Choice Questions in Quiz Mode. To access the Leaderboard add the Multiple Choice Activity button to your slides and check the Quiz Mode box in the Side Question Panel.

How do I reset Quiz Mode?

Reset all your questions by clicking the “ Delete All Responses ” button in the ClassPoint tab of the PowerPoint ribbon.

If you only want to delete Quiz Mode Responses, then click on the question button on those slides. Then, in the Side Question Panel, you can “ View Responses “, then “ Delete Responses. “

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11 Interactive Presentation Games to Win Easy Engagement in 2024

Lawrence Haywood • 08 Apr 2024 • 10 min read

So, how to make a presentation engaging? Audience attention is a slippery snake. It’s difficult to grasp and even less easy to hold, yet you need it for a successful presentation.

No Death by PowerPoint, no to drawing monologues; it’s time to bring out the interactive presentation games !

Bonus : Free game presentation templates to use. Scroll down for more👇

These 11 games below are perfect for an interactive presentation . They’ll score you mega-plus points with colleagues, students, or wherever else you need a kick of super-engaging interactivity… So let’s check out those exciting presentation formats!

Table of Contents

• #1: Live Quiz

#2: What Would You Do?

#3: key number, #4: guess the order, #5: 2 truths, 1 lie, #6: 4 corners, #7: obscure word cloud, #8: heart, gun, bomb.

• #9: Match Up

#10: Spin the Wheel

#11: q&a balloons, interactive powerpoint presentation games – yes or no, frequently asked questions.

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#1: Live Quiz Competition

Is there any event that hasn’t been immediately improved with some trivia?

A live quiz is an evergreen, ever-engaging way to consolidate your presentation’s info and check the understanding of it all amongst your audience. Expect big laughs as your audience competes fiercely over who was listening to your presentation the most complex.

Here’s how to play:

• Set up your questions on AhaSlides – the free quizzing software .
• Present your quiz to your players, who join by typing your unique code into their phones.
• Take your players through each question, and they race to get the correct answer the fastest.
• Check the final leaderboard to reveal the winner!

Learn how to set up your presentation quiz for free in just a few minutes! 👇

Put your audience in your shoes. Give them a scenario related to your presentation and see how they would deal with it.

Let’s say you’re a teacher giving a presentation on dinosaurs. After presenting your info, you would ask something like…

A stegosaurus is chasing you, ready to snap you up for dinner. How do you escape?

After each person submits their answer, you can take a vote to see which is the crowd’s favourite response to the scenario.

This is one of the best presentation games for students as it gets young minds whirring creatively. But it also works great in a work setting and can have a similar freeing effect, which is especially significant as a large group icebreaker .

• Create a brainstorming slide and write your scenario at the top.
• Participants join your presentation on their phones and type their responses to your scenario.
• Afterwards, each participant votes for their favourite (or top 3 favourites) answers.
• The participant with the most votes is revealed as the winner!

No matter the topic of your presentation, there’s sure to be a lot of numbers and figures flying around.

As an audience member, keeping track of them isn’t always easy, but one of the interactive presentation games that makes it easier is Key Number .

Here, you offer a simple prompt of a number, and the audience responds with what they think it refers to. For example, if you write ‘ $25′ , your audience might respond with ‘our cost per acquisition’ , ‘our daily budget for TikTok advertising’ or ‘the amount John spends on jelly tots every day’ .

• Create a few multiple-choice slides (or open-ended slides to make it more complicated).
• Write your key number at the top of each slide.
• Write the answer options.
• Participants join your presentation on their phones.
• Participants select the answer they think the critical number relates to (or type in their answer if open-ended).

If keeping track of numbers and figures is challenging, it can be even tougher to follow entire processes or workflows explained in a presentation.

To cement this information in your audience’s mind, Guess the Order is a fantastic minigame for presentations.

You write the steps of a process, jumble them up, and then see who can put them in the right order the fastest.

• Create a ‘Correct Order’ slide and write your statements.
• Statements are automatically jumbled up.
• Players join your presentation on their phones.
• Players race to put the statements in the correct order.

You might have heard of this one as a great icebreaker, but it’s also one of the top presentation games for checking who’s paying attention.

And it’s pretty simple to do. Just think of two statements using the information in your presentation, and make another one up. Players have to guess which is the one you’ve made up.

This one is a great re-capping game and works for students and colleagues.

• Create a list of 2 truths and one lie covering different topics in your presentation.
• Read out two truths and one lie and get participants to guess the lie.
• Participants vote for the lie either by hand or through a multiple-choice slide in your presentation.

The best presentations are ones that spark a bit of creative thinking and discussion. There’s no better presentation game for evoking this than 4 Corners.

The concept is simple. Present a statement based on something from your presentation that’s open to different points of view. Depending on each player’s opinion, they move to a corner of the room labelled ‘strongly agree’, ‘agree’, ‘disagree’ or ‘strongly disagree’ .

Maybe something like this:

An individual is shaped more by nature than nurture.

Once everyone is in their corner, you could have a structured debate between the four sides to bring different opinions to the table.

• Set up the ‘strongly agree’, ‘agree’, ‘disagree’ and ‘strongly disagree’ corners of your room (if running a virtual presentation, then a simple show of hands could work).
• Write some statements which are open to different opinions.
• Read out the statement.
• Each player stands in the right corner of the room, depending on their view.
• Discuss the four different viewpoints.

Live word clouds are always a beautiful addition to any interactive presentation. If you want our advice, include them whenever you can – presentation games or not.

If you do plan to use one for a game in your presentation, a great one to try is Obscure Word Cloud .

It works on the same concept as the popular UK game show Pointless . Your players are given a statement and have to name the most obscure answer they can. The least-mentioned correct answer is the winner!

Take this example statement:

Name one of our top 10 countries for customer satisfaction.

The most popular answers may be India, USA and Brazil , but the points go to the least mentioned correct country.

• Create a word cloud slide with your statement at the top.
• Players submit the most obscure answer they can think of.
• The most obscure one appears most diminutive on the board. Whoever submitted that answer is the winner!

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This one’s a great game to use in the classroom, but if you’re not looking for presentation games for students, it also works wonders in a casual work setting.

Heart, Gun, Bomb is a game in which teams take turns to answer questions presented in a grid. If they get an answer right, they either get a heart, a gun or a bomb…

• A ❤️ grants the team an extra life.
• A 🔫 takes away one life from any other team.
• A 💣 takes away one heart from the team who got it.

All teams start with five hearts. The team with the most hearts at the end, or the only surviving team, is the winner!

• Before starting, create a grid table for yourself with either a heart, gun or bomb occupying each grid (on a 5×5 grid, this should be 12 hearts, nine guns and four bombs).
• Present another grid table to your players (5×5 for two teams, 6×6 for three groups, etc.)
• Write a figure stat (like 25%) from your presentation into each grid.
• Split players into the desired number of teams.
• Team 1 chooses a grid and says the meaning behind the number ( for example, the number of customers last quarter ).
• If they’re wrong, they lose a heart. If they’re right, they get either a seat, gun or bomb, depending on what the grid corresponds to on your grid table.
• Repeat this with all the teams until there’s a winner!

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#9: Match Up – Interactive Presentation Games

Here’s another quiz-type question that can be a great addition to your roster of presentation games.

It involves a set of prompt statements and a set of answers. Each group is jumbled; the players must match the information with the correct answer as quickly as possible.

Again, this one works well when the answers are numbers and figures.

• Create a ‘Match Pairs’ question.
• Fill out the set of prompts and answers, which will automatically shuffle.
• Players match each prompt with its answer as fast as possible to score the most points.

If there’s a more versatile presentation game tool than the humble spinner wheel , we aren’t aware of it.

Adding the random factor of a spinner wheel might be just what you need to keep engagement in your presentation high. There are presentation games you can use with this, including…

• Choosing a random participant to answer a question.
• Choosing a bonus prize after getting an answer correct.
• Choosing the next person to ask a Q&A question or give a presentation.
• Create a spinner wheel slide and write the title at the top.
• Write the entries for the spinner wheel.
• Spin the wheel and see where it lands!

Tip 💡 You can choose the AhaSlides spinner wheel to use your participants’ names, so you don’t have to fill in the entries manually! Learn more interactive presentation techniques with AhaSlides.

This one’s a great way to turn a regular end-of-presentation feature into a fun, engaging game.

It’s got all the hallmarks of a standard Q&A, but this time, all the questions are written on balloons.

It’s a super simple one to set up and play, but you’ll see how motivated participants are to ask questions when it involves balloons!

• Hand out a deflated balloon and a Sharpie to each participant.
• Each participant blows up the balloon and writes their question on it.
• Each participant bats their balloon to where the speaker is standing.
• The speaker answers the question and then pops or throws away the balloon.

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So, how do you feel about AhaSlides’s creative ideas for presentations? Being by far the most popular presentation tool on the planet, you may want to know if there are any presentation games to play on PowerPoint.

Unfortunately, the answer is no. PowerPoint takes presentations incredibly seriously and doesn’t have a lot of time for interactivity or fun of any kind.

But there’s good news…

It is possible to directly embed presentation games into PowerPoint presentations with free help from AhaSlides.

You can import your PowerPoint presentation to AhaSlides with the click of a button and vice versa , then place interactive presentation games like the ones above directly between your presentation slides.

💡 PowerPoint presentation games in less than 5 minutes ? Check the video below or our quick tutorial here to find out how!

What are the benefits of playing interactive presentation games?

⁤Interactive presentation games boost engagement, participation and knowledge retention. ⁤⁤They turn passive listeners into active learners by incorporating elements like live polls , idea board , quizzes, word clouds and Q&A .

How do you make a presentation interactive with games?

– Match your content: The game should reinforce the topics being covered, not just be random entertainment. – Audience considerations: Age, group size, and their knowledge level will inform game complexity. – Tech tools & time: Consider tools like AhaSlides, Mentimeter Alternatives , Kahoot , etc., or design simple no-tech games based on the time you have. – Utilise appropriate questions, including icebreaker games questions or general knowledge quiz questions

How can I make my presentation more engaging?

Making presentations more engaging can be a challenge, but there are several techniques you can use to make your presentation more interesting and memorable, including (1) start with a strong opening (2) use lots of visual ads and (3) tell attractive story. Also, remember to keep it short and sweet, and of course, practice a lots!

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Former ESL teacher and quiz master converted to the wild slide. Now a content creator, traveller, musician and big time slider preaching the good word of interactivity.

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Interactive PowerPoint presentations in class

03.08.2023   •  #powerpoint #tips.

Presentations can be a great way to make your lessons exciting and informative and to informative and to better communicate information to your students. Many students do not feel engaged and integrated enough with normal presentations. To increase the attention span and arouse enthusiasm, interactive elements such as quizzes, word clouds or feedback rounds can help, to significantly increase learning success.

Common problems that arise during presentations in class

Presentations are a central element of the learning process, but they often involve challenges that need to be overcome. We have highlighted four common problems that often accompany presentations in class:

1. Lack of interaction

Standard PowerPoint presentations offer limited opportunities for audience interaction and engagement. They lack features to gather feedback or answer questions in real time and respond to requests.

2. Student passivity

Students are often forced into a passive role when the focus is only on the slides and the presenter simply delivers them in a heavy-handed manner.

3. Time managementt

Creating good presentations can take a lot of time and can be a difficult task for some.

4. Information Overload

Too much information at once, without a break can overwhelm and scare away younger students in particular. It's hard to focus on what's important and grasp the key messages.

4 ideas for interactive presentations in classes

Interactive presentations demonstrably increase learning success and retention. This is also confirmed by a study of the Keele University . The results here show very clearly to what extent involving the audience increases attention as well as knowledge transfer. It was found that the grades of the participants improved by 3.7%, as well as and the failure rate was reduced by 4.4% over the whole school year. were reduced.

1. Interactive classroom engagement

Students can ask questions anonymously and provide interactive feedback. This encourages active participation in the classroom and creates an open learning environment. Teachers could respond spontaneously to questions or interesting discussion points and customize lessons.

Here are some ways to better engage students in the classroom:

• Voting on the desired teaching material : Teachers can include an interactive survey where students choose from a variety of topics they would like to learn more about in class. This allows students to help shape the lesson and contribute their interests.
• Surveys in which subject areas the students need more support : Teachers can start a survey to identify areas where students are having difficulty or need more explanation. This can help to tailor the lessons to the needs of the students.
• Anonymous questions about ambiguities in specific subject areas : For example, students can use SlideLizard to anonymously ask questions about topics they didn't fully understand. These questions can then be discussed in class to clarify misunderstandings and deepen understanding.

2. Brainstorming and unleashing creativity

Interactive slides enable teachers and students to collaboratively brainstorming sessions into the presentation, and to create a presentation. The feature allows ideas to be collected and structured on virtual pinboards. and structure them. The result is an interactive collaboration that unleashes creativity and promotes the exchange of ideas. encourages.

Here are some ideas on how to incorporate brainstorming in the classroom:

• Brainstorming for possible solutions : When addressing complex problems or challenges, teachers can ask students to brainstorm different solutions together on an interactive slide. This encourages teamwork and creative thinking.
• Collection of ideas for projects : Teachers can use an interactive slide where students can collect creative ideas for upcoming projects. These ideas can then be discussed and developed together.
• Solutions for social challenges : Students can brainstorm and discuss ideas for addressing real-world social problems such as poverty, inequality, or pollution.

3. Learning with quizzes

Interactive quizzes are a highlight of PowerPoint presentations. Teachers can check what students have already learned in a playful way and track the learning success. The students in turn experience a motivating sense of achievement when they answer the quiz questions correctly. This makes the learning process not only entertaining, but also effective.

Here are some concrete ideas for how teachers can use quizzes in a meaningful way in the classroom:

• Short knowledge tests during the presentation : Teachers can include a short quiz after each section of a presentation to ensure that students understand the key concepts before moving on to the next section.
• Preparation for exams : Teachers can create more comprehensive quizzes that cover the entire subject matter and help students prepare for upcoming exams.
• Continuous knowledge checks : Teachers can create regular, short quizzes to ensure that knowledge learned builds and deepens consistently over time.

4. Flexibility in teaching through discussions

Additional slides can also be used or set aside to be be flexible to the needs of the students. Teachers can react spontaneously to respond spontaneously to questions or interesting discussion points and individually.

Here are some ways teachers can use discussions to engage students more fully in the classroom:

• Small group discussions : Teachers can divide students into small groups and have them discuss on different slides. Each group can then present their findings or conclusions.
• Feedback and reflexion : After a presentation or lecture, teachers can ask questions on a slide that encourage students to reflect on what they have heard. These questions can then be discussed together.
• Visualize discussions as a word cloud : The students' contributions and thoughts from a discussion can be visualized on a slide as a word cloud. Frequently mentioned words are displayed larger, which draws the focus to dominant topics or trends. This provides a visual summary of the discussion and encourages analysis of the most important aspects.

Tips: Create interactive presentations

One tool that can help you create interactive presentations is SlideLizard. SlideLizard offers a wide range of interactive features, such as word clouds, polls, quizzes or feedback rounds for your teaching. You can integrate the interactive slides directly into your PowerPoint presentation and the results of polls or word clouds during the lesson are automatically visualized in real time. Learn more about interactive teaching with SlideLizard here.

Using interactive PowerPoint presentations with SlideLizard allows teachers to take teaching to a new level and overcome these problems. By combining word clouds, quizzes, interactive feedback sessions, and brainstorming sessions, SlideLizard creates an inspiring learning environment where students can actively participate in the classroom and unlock their potential. Let's use this creative and innovative approach to unleash the potential of visual connection and take teaching in schools to a new level. Learning can be so much fun!

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Competition Dates : February 1- Online Open Exam (OE), April 4- Semifinal Exam, May 24- National Finals Begin, July 7 to 14- International Biology Olympiad (Astana, Kazakhstan).

Other important dates are available here .

Cost : No cost for students if the school registers for USABO 2024. National exam transportation is the student’s responsibility. Students must pay country visa costs for the country that the IBO will be held in. Room and board are available for both in-person exams. Financial aid is available.

Prizes : Medals, awards.

Location : Virtual for open exams and semi-finals. National finals are in person at a host university. The International Biology Olympiad is in Astana, Kazakhstan, July 7–14, 2024.

3. Doodle for Google

Doodle for Google is an art contest where you have the chance to design a Google logo based on an annual theme . Using any art material, submit your doodle and a write-up explaining its significance . The theme for 2023 was “Express Your Gratitude Through Imagination. Entries are judged on creativity, originality, and theme communication at the State and National levels. This competition is competitive, as thousands of applicants send entries each year. US states and territories will vote for their favorite entries to determine 5 national finalists. A Panel of employees from Google will select 1 national winner out of the 5 finalists. Learn more about this art content in our guide here .

Eligibility: Open to all high school students worldwide. Visit the Doodle for Google website for submission details.

Application Deadline: To be announced in 2024.

Prizes : Win a $30,000 college scholarship, a $50,000 technology package for your school, Google hardware, and a 24-hour feature of your artwork on Google’s homepage.

Cost: No cost

Location: Online

4. Harvard Pre-Collegiate Economics Challenge (HPEC)

Annually, teams of 1–4 high school students globally can participate in the Harvard Pre-Collegiate Economics Challenge (HPEC). This prestigious competition includes individual and team rounds on AP Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, economic news, history, research, and applications in fields like education and the environment . Besides aiding AP Economics exam preparation, participants can network, attend presentations, and interact with professors and economists. More details about the challenge can be found here and tips on how to boost your chances of winning are covered here .

Eligibility: All high school students.

Application Deadline: To be announced for 2024.

Prizes: Awards, prizes

Cost: Team registration fee of $125.

5. The Blue Ocean Competition

As one of the most significant virtual pitch competitions for high school students exploring entrepreneurship, the Blue Ocean Competition has attracted more than 2293 participants from 135 countries. Upon registration, participants engage with mentors and peers globally, benefiting from feedback, mentorship, and support through Q&A and brainstorming sessions. The culmination involves presenting a 5-minute pitch individually or as a team . Take a look at the recommended resources before joining the challenge! We’ve also covered this competition in more depth in our review here .

Eligibility: High school students aged between 14 to 18 years at the time or at registration, including international students.

Application Deadline: 18 February 2024

Prizes: Cash prizes of $1000, $750, and $500 respectively for the top three winners, and an additional $750 for a people’s choice award winner. Certificates for participants, and awards for participating schools.

6. Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

This contest welcomes entries in diverse genres, from critical essays to short stories, advancing from regional to national levels . Local organizations host regional competitions, and winners progress to the national stage. Students in grades 7 through 12 in the U.S. can participate. Judging criteria include assessing skill, originality, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision to determine whether an entry receives an Award. Learn more about why you should apply to this competition in our deep-dive here .

Eligibility: Student in grades 7–12, age 13 years or older as of the date of entry, and residing in the United States, U.S. territories or military bases, or Canada.

Application Deadline: Deadlines vary by region and can be as early as December 1, 2023, until January 2024.

Prizes: Honorable Mentions, Silver or Gold Keys, or American Visions and Voices Medals at the regional level. National award winners attend the ceremony at Carnegie Hall, with sponsored monetary rewards and scholarship opportunities varying by genre and sponsor.

Cost: Entry fees of $10 per individual entry or $30 for a portfolio, with waivers available for eligible applicants.

7. The Plant the Moon Challenge (PTMC)

In this unique challenge, teams conduct a global science experiment using a soil simulant to explore crop growth in lunar or Martian conditions . Along with the 5kg bag of soil simulant, teams receive a pH meter, ten KN95 masks, ten pots, and access to the PTMC guide. Teams can consist of up to 10 students, emphasizing the scientific method and design process. Following a 10-week period, teams submit project reports, contributing to research on sustainable food sources for space missions. All participants are invited to a virtual symposium with NASA scientists.

Eligibility: High school students from all over the world can participate.

Application Deadline: December 19, 2023 (international registration closes), January 14, 2024 (normal registration closes)

Prizes: Best in Show Awards

Cost: Team registration fee of $405 covering up to 10 students and one kit. The cost of any supplemental materials used by teams is not covered.

8. American Computer Science League (ACSL)

ACSL, in its 46th continuous year, organizes computer programming and science contests for K-12 institutions globally. In the last season, around 8,000 students from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia engaged in regular competitions. The season comprises four online contests , evaluating fundamental computer science concepts. Topics range from Number Systems to Digital Electronics , with upper divisions featuring programming challenges in Python, C++, or Java . Learn more about this competition in our guide here .

Eligibility: Elementary, middle, or high school students can apply. Please ensure your school has registered for the competition.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2023

Contest 1 : November 1, 2023 to January 14, 2024

Contest 2 : January 2, 2024 to March 3, 2024

Contest 3 : February 5, 2024 to April 7, 2024

Contest 4 : March 11, 2024 to May 12, 2024

Prizes: Prizes (undisclosed) and certificates

Cost: Registration cost for the first team in a Division is $150 ($100 for the Elementary Division), while additional teams in a Division are $75 each ($50 each for the Elementary Division). Each team is allowed a maximum of 12 students.

9. United Nations World Wildlife Day Youth Art Contest

The UN World Wildlife Day Art Contest is a prestigious global competition for high school students who have a passion for wildlife conservation. Participants are encouraged to focus on a species that has thrived due to collaborative efforts. Artwork may explore the contributions of local leaders, scientists, governments, or communities dedicated to conserving biodiversity. Submissions, created with markers, crayons, colored pencils, and/or paint, are welcomed.

Eligibility: High school students from all over the world

Submission Deadline: To be announced for 2024

Prizes: The winning entry will be presented at the World Wildlife Day Event on March 3rd, 2023

10. Engineer Girl Annual Essay Contest

EngineerGirl’s annual contest focuses on engineering’s impact. The 2024 Writing Contest prompts students to explore the lifecycle of an object used daily . Entries, up to 1,200 words, can adopt first or third-person perspectives, emphasizing at least three engineering disciplines . Winners will be announced in the summer. Judging criteria will consider the presentation of engineering, perspectives considered, and the quality of writing. Read more about this competition in this PDF .

Eligibility: Elementary, middle school, and high school students can register.

Submission Deadline: February 1, 2024

Prizes: For each age group, first-place winners will be awarded $1,000, second-place entries will be awarded $750, and third-place entries will be awarded $500

11. American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) Neuroscience Research Prize

The AAN Neuroscience Research Prize encourages high school students to explore neuroscience through research , recognizing scientific talent and potential contributions to the field. Entries undergo two rounds of review by a panel of neuroscience professionals. The application includes an abstract (300 words max), research report, bibliography, and confirmation from a parent/guardian, teacher, and mentor . Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about this research prize.

Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in secondary school (grades 9–12) in the United States, regardless of age.

Prizes: Winner s will receive a $1,000 prize, a certificate of recognition, and the opportunity to present their work during a scientific poster session at AAN’s 76th Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

Cost: Each winner and their parent or mentor will receive coach airfare, two nights hotel, $100 per diem for expenses (up to two days), and complimentary meeting registration.

Location: Virtual.

12. ChemiCo

ChemiCo is an international Olympiad-style Chemistry competition. Covering subjects like stoichiometry calculations, reactions, the periodic table, atomic structure, chemical bonding, and experimental chemistry, the competition spans languages such as English, Russian, French, Portuguese, and Romanian . With over 5,000 entries from 40+ countries, ChemiCo offers global participation. Check out sample questions to help you prepare for the competition as well as school tests!

Eligibility: Students from 7–12 grade, regardless of age.

Registration Deadline: To be announced for 2024

Competition Dates : Not disclosed. 5 competitions run virtually throughout the year in Spring and Fall.

Prizes: Cash prizes, certificates, awards

13. Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers

The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize by The Kenyon Review is a prestigious competition for high school sophomores and juniors worldwide. Named after former editor Patricia Grodd, it provides a platform for emerging poets to showcase their talent and gain recognition from a renowned literary magazine. The contest offers valuable support and serves as a launching pad for young writers to pursue their creative aspirations in literature .

Eligibility: Must be high school sophomores and juniors.

Submission Deadline: November 30, 2023.

Prizes: Winning and runners-up poems will be published in The Kenyon Review , and the winner will receive a full scholarship to the Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop.

14. World Historian Student Essay Competition

The World Historian Student Essay Competition is open internationally to students in grades K–12 from public, private, and parochial schools, as well as those in home-study programs. Each participant must submit a 1000-word essay on one of the provided topics, delving into its personal significance and its connection to world history. Papers will be judged on a clear thesis, well-supported with specific examples, critical thinking, effective organization, and the student’s ability to convey a personal connection and transformative experience with the study of world history. Learn more about this essay competition in our dedicated blog .

Eligibility: Students from kindergarten to grade 12 can participate.

Submission Deadline: May 1, 2024

Prizes: $500 prize to winners in addition to a one-year membership in the WHA.

Location: Virtual. Submissions can be via email or post.

15. American Mathematics Competition (AMC): 10/12

AMC stands as one of the largest and most prestigious math competitions globally, attracting over 300,000 students each year. The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice exams in high school mathematics, aimed at fostering problem-solving skills . The AMC 10 is for students in 10th grade and below, covering the high school curriculum up to the 10th grade . The AMC 12 includes the entire high school curriculum, excluding calculus . We’ve covered more on how the AMC 10/12 is structured and scored, as well as how to study for it in our guide here .

Eligibility: Students in grade 10 or below and under 17.5 years old on the contest day can participate in AMC 10. students in grade 12 or below, under 19.5 years old can participate in AMC 12.

Application Deadline: To be announced for 2024

Competition Dates : To be announced for 2024

Prizes: Certificates and award pins

Cost: $128 registration fee for schools

Additionally, you can also work on independent research in AI, through Veritas AI's Fellowship Program!

Veritas AI focuses on providing high school students who are passionate about the field of AI a suitable environment to explore their interests. The programs include collaborative learning, project development, and 1-on-1 mentorship.  

These programs are designed and run by Harvard graduate students and alumni and you can expect a great, fulfilling educational experience. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of Python or are recommended to complete the AI scholars program before pursuing the fellowship. 

The   AI Fellowship  program will have students pursue their own independent AI research project. Students work on their own individual research projects over a period of 12-15 weeks and can opt to combine AI with any other field of interest. In the past, students have worked on research papers in the field of AI & medicine, AI & finance, AI & environmental science, AI & education, and more! You can find examples of previous projects   here . 

Location : Virtual

$1,790 for the 10-week AI Scholars program

$4,900 for the 12-15 week AI Fellowship 

$4,700 for both

Need-based financial aid is available. You can apply   here . 

Application deadline : On a rolling basis. Applications for fall cohort have closed September 3, 2023. 

Program dates : Various according to the cohort

Program selectivity : Moderately selective

Eligibility : Ambitious high school students located anywhere in the world. AI Fellowship applicants should either have completed the AI Scholars program or exhibit past experience with AI concepts or Python.

Application Requirements: Online application form, answers to a few questions pertaining to the students background & coding experience, math courses, and areas of interest. 

If you are interested in doing university-level research to pair with your competitive experience, consider applying to the Lumiere Research Scholar Program , a selective online high school program for students that I founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here.

Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a Ph.D. student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1–1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.

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12 Interactive PowerPoint Activities Your Students will Love

At Slides with Friends, we're all about trying to make your life as a teacher a little bit easier. We want to provide as many tools, tips, and as much support as possible. That's why we share on topics like Review Games , Student Wellness Activities , and Tools for Measuring Student Engagement .

While we usually focus on how you can use Slides with Friends specifically, we want to bring you something a little different this time. We've compiled 12 of our favorite interactive PowerPoint activities you can use with your students. All of the activities are designed to engage your students in ways they'll love. Even better, these activities let you use a tool you're probably already familiar with.

And read to the end for an exciting new announcement!

Annotated Images

Annotated images let you teach history (or literature! or geography!) using detailed annotated images from your latest lesson. We're big fans of using visuals in the classroom. And with good reason! A study released by the Journal of Education and Practice found visual information is mapped better in students' minds across multiple types of thinking skills. By introducing more visuals to a lesson plan, and using tools like PowerPoint, lessons are more likely to be remembered.

You can introduce annotated images on PowerPoint by picking out relevant images and adding captions or labels to them and presenting them as you teach. You can add descriptions, draw arrows, or points of interest on the image.

Check out this fun example from Ditch That Textbook .

Even better, provide a few unique images of the lesson you just presented and have the students create their own annotations. Then, as a class, have each student present their image in PowerPoint.

Photos as Story Prompts

More visual learning! Using photos as storytelling prompts can be a great way to spark your student's creativity! PowerPoint is an ideal platform to display the photos, as it provides you the flexibility and versatility to show one photo at a time in case you want the students to focus exclusively on that image.

Simply ask them to write a story based on the photo in 1-3 sentences, and compare answers afterward. Encouraging different interpretations of a single image also helps foster critical thinking skills and encourages students to use their own perspectives when expressing their ideas.

Interactive Maps

Interactive maps are a fantastic way for students to learn about their world without leaving the classroom! And one of the easiest ways to show off these maps is through PowerPoint. Plus, PowerPoint makes adding hyperlinks to specific places (like pins), so you can click through areas of interest without having to open up a separate browser page.

If you're looking for a simple tutorial on how to create a lesson-based interactive map, check out this one from eLearning Industry . For more exploratory maps, check out the tutorial below (which includes the free template!).

Battleship Review Game

We love a good game here at Slides with Friends, so it shouldn't be a surprise to see so many options on this list. However, before doing research for this article, we had no idea Battleship could be played on PowerPoint!

In the template below, you can add words and to reveal the space beneath the words, students have to:

- Conjugate the Verb

- Use the Word in a Sentence

- Define the Word

Or one of any fun combinations.

We love this idea for language classes especially, but can also be used for vocabulary in any subject.

You can check out the whole presentation here.

Crossword Puzzle

Crossword puzzles are a timeless and popular way of testing knowledge and keeping minds alert. They can be used in the classroom to reinforce concepts and skills related to any subject, making them a great teaching tool. Crosswords can help students learn new vocabulary words, polish their grammar, understand history or science topics better, or firm up mathematics concepts.

And an easy way to do a crossword in the classroom is by using PowerPoint. You simply need to create a blank and a filled puzzle on PowerPoint and then fill it out with your class.

Check out this step-by-step guide on the best way to quickly create a crossword puzzle in PowerPoint.

Tests and quizzes are absolutely no fun, so if you can find an easy way to quiz your students in a fun way, that's a win-win! One of our favorite ways to do this is by creating a quiz show on PowerPoint.

By using those hyperlinks we mentioned above, you can easily create your own questions, assign point values, and include sound effects (or music!) to make your students feel like they're actually in a game show!

This 6 Steps to Create a Multiple Choice Quiz is a great way to start designing your next PowerPoint quiz. If you're looking for multiple ways to create a quiz show for your students, check out the detailed tutorial below .

Video Gallery

We've talked quite a bit about visuals here, not just because PowerPoint is a great tool for visuals, but because visuals are so extremely helpful in the classroom.

One way to incorporate visual activities into your classes with PowerPoint is by creating video galleries. This is especially useful if you have limited access to videos and need to play them in a certain order.

You can create a video gallery presentation by manually inserting the clips into slides or creating a series of hyperlinks to take the class through certain processes. You can also add captions, notes, and questions for further discussion.

Scavenger Hunt

A fun activity to incorporate in your classroom through the power of PowerPoint is a review scavenger hunt.

Scavenger hunts can be an engaging way to go over the material and test knowledge at the beginning or end of a unit. PowerPoint is a great tool to use when designing a scavenger hunt if you are working with students online. With the tool, you can hide clues in images, ask questions that are linked to hyperlinks, and even add video clips as hints.

Scavenger hunts also offer quite a bit of versatility in the classroom. You can have students work individually or in groups, depending on your goals for the lesson.

You can reference our Virtual Scavenger Hunt guide, which includes several hunt lists, for ideas on what to bring to your students.

Choose Your Own Adventure

PowerPoint slides can also be used to create engaging interactive experiences. PowerPoint's slide-linking feature allows you to jump between slides with the click of a button, providing users with their own “Choose Your Own Adventure”-style gaming experience. As a result, you can create an interactive story with a different ending each and every time.

While this activity will take quite a bit of upfront work, once you have it done, you can use it for countless classes.

We highly recommend this tutorial by The Training Lady on how to plan out your next PowerPoint adventure!

Picture Reveal

Picture Reveal is a great PowerPoint activity that encourages students to think critically. In this activity, you can present an obscured picture and provides clues as to what it could be. Students must then utilize their knowledge and logic skills to work out what the picture is by eliminating incorrect answers based on the clues provided until they eventually get the correct answer.

Picture reveals are a great way to review material from previous lessons or current topics. They can also act as an introduction to a new lesson. Plus, we can't stress this enough, visuals!

Word Search

Word search games are a great way to review vocabulary and help students learn new words. Using PowerPoint, you can create custom word searches by entering the target vocabulary words in a grid. Then draw lines connecting each letter to form words! You can even add visuals that correspond with the theme of your word search for an extra challenge.

Word search games are perfect for when you have some leftover time during class or if you want to review material from earlier units. A PowerPoint word search is also great for helping students recognize spelling patterns in unfamiliar words and promoting active learning as they look for the hidden words in the puzzle.

Student Presentation

One of the best ways to get your students engaged in the classroom is to have them lead the show. And PowerPoint is such an awesome tool for students to present their own material.

With a little guidance, you can have older students create mini-presentations about topics they've studied in class or even on their own. Not only will this allow you to assess what they've retained from studying, but it also allows your students to practice public speaking skills and become more comfortable with online presentations - essential in today's digital world!

With PowerPoint, you can easily turn any student project into an engaging presentation everyone will enjoy.

Use Slides with Friends for Your PowerPoint Activities

PowerPoint has been a vital tool in the teacher toolbox for decades. There are so many fantastic ways to use PowerPoint to engage and interact with your classroom.

Slides with Friends is excited to announce a new feature for our slide decks - A PowerPoint upload!

Now you can create your slides in an already-known program, or use slide shows you've already made, and with a click of a button upload them to Slides with Friends!

Slides with Friends brings classroom PowerPoint activities to the next level by enabling real-time collaborative engagement from all of your students. By combining your PowerPoint presentations with Slides with Friends live word clouds, polling, trivia, and quizzes, as well as photo sharing, you really can fully involve your students in every lesson.

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Beyond Slide Decks: 10 Unconventional Ways to Empower Student Engagement through PowerPoint Presentations

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Engaging students in the learning process is a ubiquitous challenge experienced by teachers worldwide. Traditional attempts to overcome this issue often involve creating visually attractive PowerPoint slides. However, an appealing presentation, although important, is not a panacea for student engagement. The solution requires us to rethink our approach to using PowerPoint, to transform it from a static delivery method to an interactive teaching tool.

Problems with Traditional Approaches to Student Engagement

The traditional teaching methods often lead to superficial engagement, fostering passive learning and lacking interactive elements. Students become observers rather than participants, resulting in a decreased absorption of knowledge. But the game changes when PowerPoint is reshaped into a tool for interactive and dynamic teaching experiences.

10 Unconventional Ways to Use PowerPoint to Improve Student Engagement

Virtual simulations.

PowerPoint can be a medium for creating immersive virtual simulations, allowing students to interact with the material in a unique way. From building virtual labs to simulating historical events, PowerPoint’s features like multimedia, clickable buttons, hyperlinks, and scenarios can be harnessed to create an engaging classroom experience.

Interactive Quizzes

PowerPoint presentations can be converted into an interactive platform through embedded quizzes and polls. Add-ins like a random name picker can be used to select students randomly for answering questions, thus ensuring everyone’s active participation.

Game-based Learning

A presentation can become an exciting platform for interactive games. PowerPoint can be used to create games like Family Feud or Jeopardy-style quizzes , instilling fun and competition in the learning process.

Classroom Gamification

With the right creative approach, PowerPoint can turn a classroom into a gaming arena. Students can participate in quests, earn rewards, and level up through missions designed in PowerPoint, making learning more enjoyable and engaging.

Interactive Storytelling/Choose-Your-Own Adventures:

Teachers can use PowerPoint to weave interactive stories or create a choose-your-own-adventure-style narrative. This method lets students steer the direction of the story based on their decisions, thereby fostering active participation.

21st-Century Teaching

PowerPoint supports 21st-Century teaching methods like blended learning and flipped classrooms. Features such as learning stations, interactive quizzes , gamification, and screencasting can be utilized to create a dynamic, flexible, and student-centered learning environment.

Comic Strips

The annotation and design elements of PowerPoint can be used to create digital comic strips. This approach can infuse creativity into everyday teaching, making the learning process more engaging for students.

Mind Maps or Concept Maps:

PowerPoint can be used to build dynamic mind and concept maps, leveraging the SmartArt feature. Additionally, PowerPoint add-ins can help teachers convey complex information in a visually appealing and interactive manner during live presentations.

Virtual Exhibitions

PowerPoint enables teachers to design virtual exhibitions, a platform to showcase and recognize students’ work digitally. The exhibits can include images, text, audio, video, 3D assets, and even fun navigations.

Virtual Escape Rooms

PowerPoint can be used to design digital escape rooms, integrating puzzles, challenges, and game elements. The tool’s triggers and animations can add an adventurous edge to teaching, enhancing the overall student engagement .

In essence, PowerPoint has the potential to be much more than just a tool for linear and predictable information delivery. It can be an interactive, engaging, and dynamic teaching tool with limitless possibilities. By moving beyond traditional PowerPoint presentations and leveraging its diverse features, teachers can transform their classrooms into vibrant learning environments, thus promoting active participation and genuine student engagement.

How to Create Engaging Educational PowerPoint Presentations

Visual teaching is the best way to pass messages for learning purposes. However, there is an argument that using technical devices for education will interrupt students' thinking and creative capacity. 

These arguments are common in educational debates. On the other hand, delivering an idea with demonstrations has an immense impact on recalling and understanding a topic. So here comes the importance of engaging educational PowerPoint templates. 

The following article covers:

Why create an educational PowerPoint presentation?

Making educational PowerPoint presentations

Why create an educational PowerPoint presentation? 

Educational PowerPoint presentation will pass information to the audience with eye-catching visuals. So, it is both informative and introductory.  

It aims to familiarize the viewers with the topic. The viewers include students, business executives, researchers, and others seeking information.

PowerPoint is an effective tool for presenting study materials. Hence, it will help in the classroom and strengthen students' learning capacities. The educators may use supporting visuals like images, graphs, data-driven charts, and tables to pass an idea. Such visuals will help the viewer to get the idea effortlessly. 

Making educational PowerPoint presentations  

Let's look at the main steps it takes to create an engaging educational PowerPoint presentation. You can use  Google Slides ,  Keynotes , or any other presentation software to create one.  

#1 Define the objectives

First, you have to set a learning goal. It refers to what your audience will know after seeing your presentation. 

The objectives of the presentation may differ according to the type of presentation. The types include

• Decision driven . This type of presentation is used when you need to achieve a common goal, so you need a presentation guide to help everyone in decision-making. 
• Persuasive . These are mainly used when giving a business pitch or making a sales offer. 
• Informative . As you can guess from the name, these presentations are mainly used to share knowledge or information.  
• Introductory. 

You can set your objectives according to the type. Each of these types comprises different desired outcomes. 

#2 Focus on the target audience and accessibility 

For the presentation to achieve its purpose, you should know the strengths, weaknesses & needs of your target audience . 

For example, learners with visual or hearing impairments could not be able to access a PowerPoint presentation. They need help to go through images, sound, and graphics. Besides, you must consider the audience's age, language skills, and ability to interpret a concept. 

#3 Define what you want from an education PowerPoint presentation 

The purpose of learning should explain clearly and concisely. For example, what specific skills should a learner have to display, produce, and know as a result of the PowerPoint class? So, you make sure that outcomes should be attainable. 

#4 Plan your content  

After you determine your content, you should select the best format. You can create this format as table content, a data chart, a comparison diagram, a circular diagram, or a timeline template. 

For example, if you think of lecturing about key milestones of American Slavery prohibitions, your format should be a timeline PowerPoint.  Below you can see a simple  timeline template for American slavery prohibitions.  

• Civil war  
• Emancipation Proclamation 
• Importance of 1965 
• Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution 
• Juneteenth  

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This timeline would help you to create a sequential flow for your presentation. Then, if your topic is different, you can prepare another format. So, structuring a presentation is so important to hold your audience. 

The sequence should be simple and logical, allowing the viewer to keep up with them and take away key points. It also determines how much interaction you want from the audience. 

One more thing to remember when planning your content is the length of your speech. 

#5 Design the Slides    

Designing and arranging slides in a flow will give the necessary support for your PowerPoint presentation. Let’s see what you should and should not include in the slides. 

Decide on the numbers of Slides

• In the real sense, the number of slides depends on your subject and time. However, you can use 10 slides for a 20-minute presentation. That means one Slide for two minutes to account for discussion to absorb the material. (If your lecture is under two minutes per Slide, you can add more slides for a 20-minute presentation.) 

Arrange slide contents  

• Avoid too much text. Instead of long and heavy sentences, try to use brief points. Some of the best AI slides app options available these days can help you create one efficiently.
• Follow the 6 x 6 rule . You can incorporate a maximum of 6 bullets with 6 words per bullet. 
• Use large fonts . Ensure your text is good enough to read. You can use a font size of 36-40 for the heading and titles, and the subtext should be around 32-point font. 
• Avoid ornate fonts . Stick to basic fonts because specialty fonts may be difficult to read. 

Make the content readable

• Use bold, italics, and attractive colors to mark key points. 
• Use dark backgrounds (black, blue, purple, etc.). Use a light typeface or light background (white, light blue, yellow, etc.). Or use a dark typeface for easy reading in a large room. 
• Apply only two or three color combinations per Slide. Otherwise, it will distract viewers' attention. However, in the case of statistical diagrams, you can add more colors. For example, if you are using a pie chart with 5 or 7 distributions, you can use more colors. 
• Try to avoid underlines because it denotes hypertexts. 

Add images clipart and graphics  

• Use images and graphics only if  they support the content. Too many uses of these will obstruct viewers' learning. Use pictures and clipart sparingly. 
• If a photo is essential, use simple pictures without decorations. 
• Choose only two-dimensional graphs and data-driven charts . Avoid 3D styles since it obstructs reading accurate data. 
• Place graphics appropriately, having accurate dimensions.

Use animations carefully 

Animations are catchy motion pictures. But they only give desired outcomes if you add them to your slides sensibly. For primary schools, animations may be essential to tell a story . But avoid using them for each Slide. Instead, you can add it for business presentations when you need a transition.

Avoid many ideas on one slide 

Cramming information into a single slide will overwhelm your audience. The learners may seem disinterested, so they will stop listening to you. 

Instead, only focus on one topic in a slide. It lets you cut off your speech about that material according to your scheduled time. 

Pay attention to slide arrangement

Flow and sequence is the soul of any presentation. So, to keep the audience's attention on the topic, follow the below order of slide arrangement. Use high-quality yet simple templates with relevant images. A common sequence may be the following:

• Heading Slide  
• Attention-grabber  Slide to make the audience interested in the speech and topic.  
• Topic preview  
• Content  
• Transition  
• Conclusion  
• Q&A 

#6 Make the presentation interactive

Sometimes digital platforms have communication barriers. You can't easily understand students' body language and facial expressions. This is the reason you should come up with ways to keep the presentation interactive . 

Encourage participation from the beginning

Use separate PowerPoint slides before you start the core presentation. These slides should include a series of questions for students to answer while waiting for class to begin. You can arrange it in a quiz format.  

In the final session, consider having a question-and-answer session that includes a quiz about the topic you have covered. This session will provide an opportunity to receive feedback. You can also use QR codes to increase audience participation . QR Codes are a quick and engaging way to make your quiz more accessible, collecting feedback post the presentation, or encouraging email sign-ups.

Use quizzes polls and surveys 

Most of the teachers need clarification on where to include polls, quizzes, and surveys. Is it at the beginning, middle, or end? What we have in the beginning is what we already discussed. You can add surveys, polls, and quizzes from the middle to the end without losing the sequence and fluency. For example, if you are on the topic of climate change, you can take a class opinion poll where the student stands on climate change issues. 

#7 Practice and delivery  

Don’t read the presentation.  Rehearse the presentation with a sequential flow so that you can speak from bullet points. The text should be a hint for the presenter rather than a complete message for the students. 

Succinctly prepare and control over descriptions.  A presenter may already schedule their time allocations, so overly explaining causes stop your presentation halfway. Look at your watch when staring at each slide and control the presentation according to the prescribed time limit. 

Focus on audience.  Monitor your viewers body language and behavior rather than focusing on your slides. 

Use proper designs and diagrams. Many designs and charts are already incorporated into PowerPoint presentations. For example, if you want to display the cause-and-effect relationship between two or more items. You can use simple arrow connections or drawings showing the relationship. But if you want a professional touch, you can use a fishbone diagram to show the cause-and-effect relationship.  

A few more tips for delivery   

• Use microphones  
• Choose clear and simple fonts 
• Select high-contrast colors  
• Include multiple-choice questions  
• Use video files if necessary  

In this article, we have covered how easy it can be to create a presentation to educate learners with PowerPoint templates. The ways of using interactive components will determine their learning effectiveness. It will also make for more satisfied audiences, regardless of your subject. 

A presentation with visual aids enables the audience to understand the topic easily. It not only engages your audience but also helps the audience to recall the subject that you have discussed.  

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Updated: July 15, 2022

Published: May 4, 2020

Giving a presentation to fellow classmates can be a bit daunting, especially if you are new to oral and visual presenting. But with the right PowerPoint tips, public speaking skills, and plenty of practice, you can present like a pro at your upcoming presentation. Here, we’ve laid out the best college presentation tips for students. And once you have one successful presentation, you’ll get better each time!

The Best Presentation Tips for Students

1. arrive early and be technically prepared.

Get to the room early and make sure you leave plenty of time for technical set up and technical difficulties. Have several backup drives (including an online version if possible) so that you are prepared for anything!

2. Know More

Be educated on more than just what you are sharing. That way, you can add points, speak candidly and confidently, and be prepared to answer any audience or teacher questions.

3. Share Your Passion With Your Audience

Connect with your audience by showing that you are passionate about your topic. Do this with the right tone, eye contact, and enthusiasm in your speech.

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4. pace yourself.

When student presenters are nervous, they tend to speed up their speech. This can be a problem, however, because your speed may be distracting, hard to understand, and you may run under your time.

5. Rehearse Thoroughly

Don’t just practice, rehearse your college presentation. Rehearse the entire delivery, including standing up, using gestures, and going through the slides.

6. Show Your Personality

You don’t need to be professional to the point of stiffness during your college presentation . Don’t be afraid to show your personality while presenting. It will make your presentation more interesting, and you will seem more approachable and confident.

7. Improvise

You can’t be 100% certain what will happen during your presentation. If things aren’t exactly as you expected, don’t be afraid to improvise and run off script.

8. Pump Yourself Up

Get yourself excited and full of energy before your college presentation! Your mood sets the tone for your presentation, and if you get excited right before, you will likely carry that throughout and you’ll make your audience excited about your topic as well.

9. Remember To Pause

Pausing not only only prevents filler words and helps you recollect your thoughts, it can also be a powerful indicator of importance within your presentation.

10. Create “Um” Alternatives

Try hard not to use filler words as they make you look unprofessional and uncertain. The best alternatives to “um” “like” and “so” are taking a breath or a silent pause to collect your thoughts.

11. Using Your Hands

Using your hands makes your college presentation more interesting and helps to get your points across. Point at the slide, use common hand gestures, or mimic a motion.

12. Eye Contact

Eye contact is one of the most important presentation tips for students . Many students are nervous, so they look at their notes or their feet. It is important that you show your confidence and engage your audience by making eye contact. The more presentations you give, the more eye contact will feel natural.

13. The Right Tone

The best public speakers vary their tone and pitch throughout their presentation. Try to change it up, and choose the right tone for your message.

Preparing an Effective College Presentation

1. open strong.

Grab your fellow students’ attention by starting strong with a powerful quote, intriguing scenario, or prompt for internal dialogue.

2. Start With A Mind Map

Mind mapping is literally creating a map of the contents of your college presentation. It is a visual representation and flow of your topics and can help you see the big picture, along with smaller details.

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3. edit yourself.

Some students make the mistake of including too much information in their college presentations. Instead of putting all of the information in there, choose the most important or relevant points, and elaborate on the spot if you feel it’s necessary.

4. Tell A Story

People love stories — they capture interest in ways that figures and facts cannot. Make your presentation relatable by including a story, or presenting in a story format.

5. The Power Of Humor

Using humor in your college presentation is one of the best presentation tips for students. Laughter will relax both you and the audience, and make your presentation more interesting

PowerPoint Tips for Students

1. use key phrases.

Choose a few key phrases that remain throughout your PowerPoint presentation. These should be phrases that really illustrate your point, and items that your audience will remember afterwards.

2. Limit Number Of Slides

Having too many slides will cause you to feel you need to rush through them to finish on time. Instead, include key points on a slide and take the time to talk about them. Try to think about including one slide per one minute of speech.

3. Plan Slide Layouts

Take some time to plan out how information will be displayed on your PowerPoint. Titles should be at the top, and bullets underneath. You may want to add title slides if you are changing to a new topic.

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4. the right fonts.

Choose an easy-to-read font that isn’t stylized. Sans serif fonts tend to be easier to read when they are large. Try to stick to only two different fonts as well to keep the presentation clean.

5. Choosing Colors And Images

When it comes to colors, use contrasting ones: light on dark or dark on light. Try to choose a few main colors to use throughout the presentation. Choose quality images, and make sure to provide the source for the images.

6. Use Beautiful Visual Aids

Keep your presentation interesting and your audience awake by adding visual aids to your PowerPoint. Add captivating photos, data representations, or infographics to illustrate your information.

7. Don’t Read Straight From Your Notes

When you read straight from your notes, your tone tends to remain monotonous, you don’t leave much room for eye contact. Try looking up often, or memorizing portions of your presentation.

8. Avoid Too Much Text

PowerPoint was made for images and bullets, not for your entire speech to be written in paragraph form. Too much text can lose your adiences’ interest and understanding.

9. Try A Theme

Choosing the right theme is one of those presentation tips for students that is often overlooked. When you find the right theme, you keep your college presentation looking interesting, professional, and relevant.

10. Be Careful With Transitions And Animations

Animations and transitions can add a lot to your presentation, but don’t add to many or it will end up being distracting.

Public Speaking Tips for Students

1. choose your topic wisely.

If you are able to pick your topic, try to pick something that interests you and something that you want to learn about. Your interest will come through your speech.

2. Visit The Room Beforehand

If your presentation is being held somewhere outside of class, try to visit the location beforehand to prep your mind and calm your nerves.

3. Practice Makes Perfect

Practice, practice, practice! The only way you will feel fully confident is by practicing many times, both on your own and in front of others.

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4. talk to someone about anxiety.

If you feel anxious about your college presentation, tell someone. It could be a friend, family member, your teacher, or a counselor. They will be able to help you with some strategies that will work best for you.

5. Remind Yourself Of Your Audience

Remember, you are presenting to your peers! They all likely have to make a presentation too at some point, and so have been or will be in the same boat. Remembering that your audience is on your side will help you stay cool and collected.

6. Observe Other Speakers

Look at famous leaders, or just other students who typically do well presenting. Notice what they are doing and how you can adapt your performance in those ways.

7. Remind Yourself Of Your Message

If you can come up with a central message, or goal, of your college presentation, you can remind yourself of it throughout your speech and let it guide you.

8. Don’t Apologize

If you make a mistake, don’t apologize. It is likely that no one even noticed! If you do feel you need to point out your own mistake, simply say it and keep moving on with your presentation. No need to be embarrassed, it happens even to the best presenters!

When you smile, you appear warm and inviting as a speaker. You will also relax yourself with your own smile.

The Bottom Line

It can be nerve racking presenting as a college student, but if you use our presentation tips for students, preparing and presenting your college presentation will be a breeze!

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Working on a presentation that involves competition or the results of competition? The Competition Slides Template for PowerPoint is a great way to present this. It is an alternative presentation template to our Competition PowerPoint Template .

The competition template contains three main categories. The first slide offers a multi-use slide featuring a competition illustration of two people holding up a trophy. There are three slides that show a bar graph of the progress or results of a competition between different parties. Find a 2-component bar graph, a 2-component bar graph, and a 4-component bar graph. Finally, there are two slides that show the winner’s podiums. One version shows three podiums, while the other version shows five.

The competition presentation template features bright colors and energetic illustrations. It is easily used in PPT and Google Slides presentations. Once added to your presentation, you’ll be able to adapt it effortlessly to the theme and style of your presentation.

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140 Creative PowerPoint Presentation Topics for College Students

November 3, 2021

When it comes to creating a good PowerPoint presentation, choosing an interesting topic can define your success. Both teachers and students get bored with dull presentation topics. To avoid losing your audience and getting a lower grade, you should start with mulling over a few cool presentation ideas to pick a perfect topic.

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Since there are so many different subjects, it might be rather difficult for you to find suitable topics for presentation assignments. Prior to getting started, go through this checklist and settle on one topic:

• Do a Research Go online and look for interesting presentation topics. There is no guarantee that you will find a good subject to explore, but you can draw inspiration to come up with your own idea.
• Talk to Your Teacher Your professors can provide you with some unique presentation ideas if you seek their help at once. Don’t wait until another student gets a cool topic; be the first to ask.
• Consider Your Interests The easiest way to make an effective presentation is to tell about something you are interested in or know well. The best presentation topics ideas come from a person’s expertise or experience. So think carefully about what makes you engaged in a particular subject and use it to construct a topic.

If you are still uncertain about your presentation, read on to find a wide range of engaging presentation topics.

A List of Interesting Presentation Topics for College

To help you make your college presentations exciting, we have composed the list of universally interesting topics in various subjects. The areas of study are arranged in alphabetical order.

Agriculture Presentation Topics

• Environmental impact of agriculture
• Development and utilization of bio-based fuels
• How world population growth affects global demand for commodities
• Americans waste their food
• Trump’s return to conventional agriculture
• How GMO labeling works
• Anti-pollution efforts anyone can put in
• How is your beef treated before it ends up on your plate
• How is permaculture different from organic gardening
• Is there a future for sustainable agriculture?

Art Presentation Topics

• Popular misconceptions about oil paintings
• Is graffiti an artwork?
• The art of digital photography
• World weirdest museums
• Greatest painters of all time
• Peculiarities of Orientalism in art
• Religious aspects of art
• Impressions from Impressionism
• Posters and collages: modern art
• The art of murals

Architecture Presentation Topics

• Modern garden architecture
• Examples of post-modernist architecture
• Environmentally friendly architecture
• Architectural design
• World’s most impressive pieces of architecture
• Religious architecture
• Greatest architects of all time
• Industrial architecture
• Best examples of landscape architecture
• Architectural engineering

Business Presentation Topics

• Pros and cons of family-owned business
• Business ethics as a key factor in corporate success
• Evolution of entrepreneurship
• How does a franchise work
• Advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing
• Is freelancing a career?
• Effective management techniques
• How to create a healthy workplace environment
• Importance of the workplace diversity
• Perks of e-commerce

Criminal Justice Presentation Topics

• Hate crimes in different age groups
• What you should know about human trafficking
• How to deal with domestic violence
• Danger of cybercrime
• How to prevent crime
• How prison system works
• Consequences of wrongful conviction
• Capital punishment
• Elder/child abuse
• Types of juvenile delinquency

Environment Presentation Topics

• How urban ecology works
• Notion of environmental racism
• Size and impact of industrial pollution
• Environmental sustainability
• Consequences of deforestation
• What is ecofeminism?
• Contamination of groundwater
• Exposure to nuclear waste
• How bad is air pollution?
• Management of water resources

History Presentation Topics

• Role of the USA in Vietnam War
• Constitutional history of the US
• Rise and fall of the Roman Empire
• A typical day of an ancient Egyptian
• Interesting facts from Cleopatra’s biography
• Ancient Greece and the origins of democracy
• Historical aspects of Sumerian mythology
• Famous women in world history
• Unknown facts about Geronimo
• Legacy of African-American folklore

Lifestyle Presentation Topics

• Difference between consumption and consumerism
• Role of social media in our personal life
• Why are people obsessed with celebrities?
• Which family values still matter?
• Drug and alcohol substitutes
• Social issues of dating violence
• How efficient is online dating?
• Spending quality time with your friends
• Growing up in the same-gender family
• Does sport equal health?

Literature Presentation Topics

• Haiku: Japanese poetry at its best
• Stendahl and his two colors of French novel
• Literary genre of mystery and detective fiction
• George Orwell and dystopian literature
• Evolution of the short story genre
• Kabuki, a traditional Japanese theater
• Gods in Scandinavian mythology
• Catharsis and Greek tragedy
• Peculiarties of medieval drama
• Origins of science fiction literature

Psychology Presentation

• Archetypal attraction to horror movies
• Difference between stereotypes, discrimination, and prejudice
• False memory disorder
• Gender roles in modern society
• What is social identity?
• Cognitive models of decision making
• Individual differences in reasoning
• Nature of cognitive dissonance
• Experimental social psychology
• Basics of self-reflection

Science Presentation Topics

• What determines body mass index?
• How harmful is tobacco smoke?
• Germ theory of disease
• Sleep deprivation, patterns, and habits
• Cosmology versus cosmogony
• Marijuana use, dependence, and abuse
• What do we know about genes and DNA?
• Role of biotechnics
• Greatest women in science
• Origins of modern calculus

Sports Presentation Topics

• Popular sports superstitions
• Where do the fastest cars race?
• Greatest athletes of all times
• Little known facts about the Olympics
• Equine therapy for autistic kids
• History of basketball
• Famous animal athletes
• Origins of martial arts
• Which sports cause most injuries?
• Traditional sports you never heard of

Technology Presentation Topics

• Evolution of artificial intelligence
• Ethical hacker: Can hacking be legal?
• Possibilities of solar energy
• How a lie detector works
• Prospects of green technology
• Ethics of genetic engineering
• Eco-friendly means of transportation
• Networked culture of social media
• Risks of nanotechnology development
• SpaceX’s interplanetary spaceship

5 Minute Presentation Topics

• Greatest discoveries of the last decade
• Industrial impact of autonomous cars
• Governmental control of the Internet
• iOS versus Android
• Gender difference in IQ
• Reasons to stop watching horror movies
• Busting fast food myths
• Can an atheist have virtues?
• Blogging as self-employment
• Why care about politics?

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Topics on politics.

• The global view of politics by students.
• Is tolerance a current approach to developing new political virtues?
• Reasons to justify liberal democracy.
• The difference between parliamentary and presidential elections and forms of democracy.
• Should politicians go extra mile to ensure that the community is prosperous?
• Do you agree that coronavirus situation in the New York City can be used as a means of promoting nationalization?
• Do you agree that the situation with the anti-coronavirus masks shortage is connected with the government mess done on purpose?
• The situation with corruption among politicians on a global scale.
• Compare and contrast the UK and the USA foreign policies.
• What is the function of congressional communities?

Topics on Mass Media

• Should social media operate according to specific rules?
• What are the main criteria for certain YouTube videos to spread viral?
• What was the main reason why social media platforms have become so trendy?
• Should some celebrities be ashamed of the content they expose in the social media? Or is it a way of gaining population?
• Is it possible to maintain safety and confidentiality on social media platforms?
• What do you think of the popularity rates when it comes to people who still prefer watching TV to surfing the net?
• Why are so many people interested in watching dangerous and life-threatening pranks?
• Your opinion on Netflix series: are they changing the world of movies?
• Recall some stories of child actors who succeeded in their future adult careers.
• What impact do politicians have on the Academy Awards?

Topics on Medicine

• Pros and cons of in-vitro fertilization.
• Dangers and mysteries behind pharmaceutical companies.
• The underlying principles of anatomy that everyone should know.
• The fundamental criteria used in diagnosing diseases.
• Mysteries behind the life of microbes.
• What do you know about the latest medical breakthroughs?
• Historical accounts about the world’s biggest pandemics.
• Should people be alert when it comes to the threat of brain sucking amoeba?
• What is the function of each part of the human brain?
• Nervous system and its influence on the other bodily systems.

Topics on Education and Academic Matters

• Benefits and drawbacks of online education.
• Should schools put forward some severe and drastic disciplinary measures?
• To what extent should parents be involved in their children’s education?
• The main features and differences of the educational process in the Asian countries.
• How convenient are gadgets for students’ learning process?
• How to balance part-time work and college education?
• Should education be controlled by the government?
• How to succeed in finding a job right after college education?
• Should college degrees be necessary for the opening position?
• How to survive when students have to live on a shoestring because of tuition fees?

Topics on Finance

• Advantages and disadvantages of private banking.
• How to cut down on the business expenses and get a bigger profit of your business?
• Neither a lender nor a borrower be: to what extent do you agree?
• Pros and cons of saving money and spending less vs. taking loans.
• Fundamental knowledge needed to be a financial analyst.
• Why are so many people reluctant to share their spending to the public?
• Pros and cons of passive income.
• How to minimize the credit loans on your credit card?
• How to manage your personal budget?
• How to travel the world even if you do not have much money?

Topics on IT

• The main features of operational systems working on Android.
• The role of tablets in the world of computers.
• The main principles of genetic engineering.
• The development process of touch screen gadgets.
• Ethicality of human cloning.
• Role of apps in learning and work.
• 5G technology: pros and cons.
• Danger of cyber crimes and what can be done about it?
• Dangers and threats of nuclear technology.
• BOYD principles.

You can choose any of the suggested topics to make an interesting college presentation. You can also try exploring curious and controversial aspects of a subject. In such a way, you will be able to find an engaging topic for your slide show.

You should not forget to make your PowerPoint presentation effective and memorable. For this, use images of good quality and appropriate size. Remember that a successful presentation is a combination of interesting information and helpful visual aids. That is why it is crucial that you provide both for your audience.

Some Advice On How to Make an Appealing Presentation

If you want to deliver a good presentation, keep in mind that it is not merely a successful topic that is decisive for making it a winning one. Actually, one may struggle with the presentation due to the lack of experience of public speaking. If you do not feel confident when delivering a topic in front of the audience, the presentation may easily be turned into a failure. If you want to prepare an effective presentation, be sure that there are specific tips to take into account if you want to make a presentation effective and appealing to the reader. So, check out the main aspects:

• Work on the presentation design and pay attention to the visuals and info graphics. If you have slides that have only words on the big screen, be sure that such presentation will not be appealing to you audience. So, express creativity and add some uniqueness – add pictures that are relevant to what you are speaking about and also make sure that they can catch attention of your listeners. Set your inner artist free in order to make your presentation stand out of the crowd. However, strike a balance when it comes to the colors and fonts – they should distract attention of your audience from the main idea.
• Do not use overly sophisticated words but at the same time be eloquent. Proper vocabulary choice will also attract the attention of your audience. When it comes to vocabulary choice, also please consider that you should speak in words you know what they mean and how they are pronounced. Of course, some sophistication may impress your audience but it will not be a positive impression when you are ignorant of the meanings of the words or rules of spelling or pronunciation.
• When planning your presentation, manage your time wisely and set aside some time for answering questions from your audience. Normally, the audience is interested in some aspects and is eager to know something more about the area of research you are talking about. Therefore, express your politeness here and provide your listeners with the possibility to engage in a conversation.

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16 Public Speaking Competitions You Must Take Part In

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Public speaking competitions are those spotlight events that help you polish yourself and gain exposure and you never know what kind of opportunity it might invite to knock on your door.

Public speaking is the art of conveying information to an audience through an oral presentation. It can be done in person or through digital technology. But more importantly, it is a life-changing skill when you master communication with a large audience. The US has many such platforms to allow you to take part in plenty of competitions.

The Top 8 Public Speaking Competitions in the US

Today we’ll be discussing 8 fantastic public speaking competitions, highlighting their significance in enhancing communication skills, expanding your network, boosting self-confidence, and much more. If you’re just starting in the world of public speaking competitions, rest assured that by the end of this blog, you’ll be equipped with newfound confidence, knowledge, and motivation. Without any further delay, let’s dive into the world of these remarkable public speaking competitions!

1. Toastmasters International:

Toastmasters is a globally recognized organization that offers a supportive environment for honing public speaking and leadership skills. Participants engage in regular meetings, deliver speeches, and receive constructive feedback. It’s an ideal starting point for beginners and seasoned speakers alike.

Who Can Participate : Anyone above the age of 18.

Eligibility : Generally, open to all individuals regardless of experience level. To compete at higher levels within Toastmasters, you typically need to be a paid member of a Toastmasters club.

2. National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA):

NSDA hosts a range of speech and debate competitions across the USA. From persuasive speaking to dramatic interpretation, it offers a diverse platform for students to excel. Participation can lead to scholarships and enhance college applications.

Who Can Participate: Middle and high school students in the United States.

Eligibility : Participants must be students at schools that are affiliated with NSDA and actively participate in school-sponsored speech and debate activities.

3. National Speakers Association (NSA) Contest:

NSA offers speaking contests for aspiring professional speakers. Competing in these contests can help speakers refine their skills and gain exposure. Winners may receive recognition within the speaking industry and enhance their careers.

Who Can Participate: Aspiring professional speakers and members of NSA.

Eligibility : Typically open to members of the NSA who are looking to refine their speaking skills and gain industry recognition. Contest rules may vary.

4. Poetry Out Loud:

A competition for high school students to recite poetry . It encourages appreciation for literary arts and boosts public speaking skills. Winners can earn scholarships and advance to the national competition.

Who Can Participate: High school students in the United States.

Eligibility: Open to high school students who compete at the school level and progress through local, state, and national levels.

5. International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) :

The English-speaking Union USA organizes IPSC . It brings together young speakers from around the world to discuss global issues. Participation promotes cross-cultural understanding and communication skills.

Who Can Participate : Young speakers from around the world.

Eligibility: Open to students who participate in competitions at the national level and win the opportunity to represent their country at the international level. Organized by the English-speaking Union USA.

6. National Forensic League (NFL):

NFL offers a variety of speech and debate events for students. Competing in categories like extemporaneous speaking and original oratory helps develop strong communication skills. Success can lead to recognition and scholarship opportunities.

Who Can Participate : Middle and high school students in the United States.

Eligibility : Participants must be students at schools that are affiliated with the NFL and actively participate in school-sponsored speech and debate events.

7. American Legion Oratorical Contest:

This competition is designed for high school students to discuss the US Constitution. It encourages participants to explore and articulate the principles of American democracy. Scholarships and valuable experiences await winners.

Eligibility : Open to high school students who wish to discuss the U.S. Constitution. Participants compete at the local, state, and national levels.

8. Hult Prize:

The Hult Prize challenges university students to develop social entrepreneurship projects. Teams pitch their ideas at regional events, addressing global issues. It’s an opportunity to apply public speaking skills to drive positive social change.

Who Can Participate: University students globally.

Eligibility : Teams of university students can participate. It’s an opportunity to apply public speaking skills to pitch social entrepreneurship projects at regional events, addressing global issues.

Participating in these public speaking competitions can be a transformative experience, fostering confidence, communication abilities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Public Speaking Competitions for High School Students: Nurturing the Orators of Tomorrow!

High school is a dynamic phase in a student’s life, marked by academic exploration, personal growth, and the pursuit of passions. Engaging in public speaking competitions at this juncture can profoundly impact a student’s development, equipping them with essential life skills and setting the stage for future success. In this segment, we will delve into lesser-known but equally impactful public speaking competitions designed specifically for high school students:

1. Science Olympiad Speaking Events:

Combining science and public speaking, these competitions offer a unique opportunity for young scientists to articulate complex ideas. Events like Write It Do It and Experimental Design challenge participants to convey scientific concepts effectively. Students enhance their ability to communicate technical knowledge, a valuable skill for future STEM careers.

Eligibility: Participation is usually open to students from schools or organizations that are registered to compete in Science Olympiad events. Specific event rules and grade-level restrictions may apply, so participants should check with their local Science Olympiad chapter or the official website for details.

2. High School Ethics Bowl:

Ethics Bowl competitions encourage students to engage in ethical discussions and debates. Teams analyze real-world ethical dilemmas, discussing the moral implications and presenting well-structured arguments. Participation fosters ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and the ability to articulate principled viewpoints.

Eligibility: Schools or teams can register to participate in Ethics Bowl competitions. There may be regional or state-level competitions leading to national events. Specific eligibility criteria can vary by location, so participants should check with their local Ethics Bowl organizers.

3. History Day Presentations:

National History Day competitions enable students to explore historical topics and present their findings. Whether through documentaries, exhibits, or performances, students learn to narrate history compellingly. These competitions nurture storytelling and historical analysis skills, essential in various professions.

Eligibility: Students can participate through their schools or independently in National History Day competitions. Participants typically create historical projects, such as documentaries, exhibits, or performances, related to a specific theme. Regional and national competitions may have different entry requirements, so participants should consult the National History Day website for details.

4. Environmental Public Speaking Challenges:

Numerous organizations host environmental speaking competitions, focusing on ecological issues. Students tackle topics like climate change, conservation, and sustainable practices. Participating instills environmental awareness and empowers students to advocate for a greener future.

Eligibility: Eligibility can vary by the organizing entity. Some competitions may be open to specific grade levels or regions. Interested students should review the guidelines provided by the hosting organization for each specific environmental speaking challenge.

5. Model United Nations (MUN) Speeches:

While MUN primarily involves debate, students’ public speaking skills play a pivotal role. Delegates deliver speeches on global issues, addressing international committees. MUN enhances research, diplomacy, and persuasive speaking skills, preparing students for global citizenship.

Eligibility: Students typically participate through their school’s MUN club or team. While MUN primarily involves debate, students must often be part of an organized delegation to attend conferences. Participation requirements and eligibility can vary by conference and school.

6. Poetry Slam Competitions:

Poetry slams provide a platform for self-expression through spoken word poetry. High school students create and perform their poems, addressing themes close to their hearts. These events celebrate creativity, self-confidence, and the power of poetic storytelling.

Eligibility: Open to high school students, often organized by schools or local poetry organizations. Participants typically create their poems and compete in local or regional slam events.

7. Academic Decathlon Speeches:

Academic Decathlon includes speech events where students present on various academic subjects. Speech categories encompass topics like literature, economics, and science. Participation sharpens research, presentation, and subject expertise.

Eligibility: Students typically participate as part of their school’s Academic Decathlon team. Eligibility criteria can vary by location and the specific rules of the Academic Decathlon organization.

8. Forensic Science Speaking Competitions:

These competitions combine science and communication, challenging students to present forensic findings. Students become “forensic experts,” elucidating complex cases and engaging the audience. Forensic science competitions nurture critical thinking, scientific communication, and teamwork.

Eligibility: Eligibility criteria can vary depending on the competition organizer. Students often participate through their school or forensic science clubs. Specific eligibility details should be available through the organizing entity.

Participating in these unique high school public speaking competitions equips students with a diverse set of skills, from scientific communication to ethical reasoning and creative expression. Beyond honing their speaking abilities, these competitions foster a deeper understanding of the subjects they tackle, preparing them for the complexities of higher education and the opportunities that await in their future careers. By embracing these competitions, high school students not only become proficient speakers but also empowered individuals ready to make a positive impact on the world

How to participate in Public speaking Competitions?

Participating in public speaking competitions can be a rewarding experience. Here are some general guidelines and formalities needed to take part in such competitions:

Select a Competition : Start by carefully selecting a competition that aligns with your interests, strengths, and objectives. Consider whether it’s a school-based event, a regional contest, or a specialized competition like Toastmasters. Your choice should reflect your passion and comfort with the competition’s format.

Check Eligibility: Review the eligibility criteria diligently to ensure you meet all requirements. Some competitions may have age restrictions, specific school affiliations, or membership prerequisites. Adhering to these eligibility criteria is vital to avoid disqualification.

Register : Once you’ve chosen a competition and confirmed your eligibility, proceed with the registration process. This step often entails completing forms, submitting necessary documents, and, in some cases, paying registration fees. Make sure to submit all required materials within the specified deadlines to secure your participation.

Research and Sources: If your competition involves presenting factual information, invest effort in comprehensive research. Seek out authoritative sources to bolster your arguments or assertions. Being well-prepared with reliable data enhances your credibility and persuasiveness.

Always refer to the official guidelines provided by the competition organizers for any specific details or variations in the process.

What are the Primary Goals of Public Speaking Competitions:

Public speaking competitions are events where individuals showcase their speaking abilities and communication skills before an audience or panel of judges. These competitions provide a platform for participants to craft and deliver persuasive speeches on a variety of topics, ranging from personal experiences to social issues and global challenges.

Participants are often evaluated on factors such as clarity of expression, organization of ideas, persuasive techniques, and overall delivery. These competitions come in various formats, including impromptu speaking, debate-style events, or prepared speeches.

The primary goals of public speaking competitions are to:

• Enhance Communication Skills: Participants refine their ability to convey their thoughts and ideas effectively to different audiences, fostering better communication skills.
• Boost Confidence: Overcoming the fear of speaking in public and receiving constructive feedback can significantly increase self-confidence.
• Develop Critical Thinking: Crafting persuasive arguments and addressing counterarguments in speeches requires participants to think critically and engage with various perspectives.
• Promote Networking: Competitors have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, mentors, and judges who can offer valuable feedback and guidance.
• Foster Personal Growth: Public speaking competitions challenge individuals to step out of their comfort zones, encouraging personal growth, increased resilience, and the ability to handle stress and pressure.

In summary, public speaking competitions serve as platforms for individuals to not only improve their communication skills but also develop essential life skills. These competitions come in various formats and are open to participants of all ages, making them accessible to anyone looking to enhance their speaking abilities and personal development.

How public speaking competitions can boost your career: 

Public speaking competitions have emerged as valuable platforms for individuals seeking career advancement. While they may seem like events limited to eloquent speeches and well-articulated arguments, these competitions offer far more than just the chance to demonstrate communication prowess. They serve as catalysts for personal and professional growth, contributing significantly to one’s career trajectory.

1. Career Growth Catalyst:

Participating in public speaking competitions can catapult your career to new heights. These events provide a unique opportunity to develop and showcase your communication skills. Whether you’re aiming for a leadership position, a sales role, or any job that requires effective communication, excelling in public speaking competitions can set you apart from the competition.

2. Confidence Booster:

Confidence is a key ingredient for success in any career. Stepping onto the competition stage, facing an audience, and delivering a well-prepared speech can significantly boost your self-assurance. This newfound confidence extends beyond the competition, making you more comfortable and persuasive in professional interactions and presentations.

3. Sharper Critical Thinking:

Public speaking competitions require participants to craft persuasive speeches, respond to impromptu topics, and defend their arguments. These activities sharpen critical thinking skills, which are invaluable in various professional contexts. Whether you’re analyzing data, solving complex problems, or making strategic decisions, the ability to think critically sets you apart as an asset to your organization.

4. Networking Goldmine:

Public speaking competitions often bring together diverse participants, including students, professionals, and experts in various fields. This diverse gathering presents a networking goldmine, offering opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals and industry leaders. These connections can lead to valuable professional relationships, mentorship opportunities, and even job offers.

5. Leadership Incubator:

Managing the entire process of preparing and delivering speeches, including time management and responding to feedback, nurtures leadership skills. These skills are transferable to leadership roles in the workplace, where effective communication and decision-making are paramount.

6. Professional Appeal:

Success in public speaking competitions can significantly enhance your professional appeal. It’s a compelling addition to your resume, showcasing exceptional communication skills. Employers in fields such as sales, marketing, public relations, and customer relations value candidates who can articulate their ideas persuasively.

7. Personal Brand Builder:

Recognition as a skilled communicator through participation and success in public speaking competitions can cultivate a strong personal brand. This brand can attract professional opportunities and collaborations, as it demonstrates your ability to convey ideas effectively.

8. Emotional Intelligence and Resilience:

Competing in public speaking competitions fosters emotional intelligence and resilience. Dealing with the pressure of competition, receiving constructive criticism, and adapting to unexpected situations build emotional resilience. These skills are invaluable for handling workplace challenges and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics.

9. Enhanced Presentation Skills:

Improved presentation skills, honed through competition, can make professionals stand out in various professional settings. Whether addressing large audiences, leading meetings, or delivering client presentations, the ability to engage and persuade is a valuable asset.

10. Global Perspective:

Some public speaking competitions have international components, exposing participants to diverse viewpoints and cultures. This exposure is vital for careers in international business, diplomacy, or nonprofit work, where understanding and respecting different cultures and perspectives are essential.

11. Commitment to Lifelong Learning:

Participating in public speaking competitions promotes a commitment to lifelong learning. As you continue to refine your speaking skills, you stay updated with industry trends and research. This commitment is highly regarded in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving professional landscape.

In conclusion, public speaking competitions are not just about eloquence and winning trophies. They are powerful tools for personal development and career advancement. By participating and excelling in these competitions, you can boost your confidence, critical thinking skills, and professional appeal while building a strong personal brand and a network of valuable connections. These benefits, along with enhanced emotional intelligence and resilience, position you as a well-rounded and highly sought-after professional in your chosen field.

What are 5 main elements effective in public speaking Competitions:

A. audience connection:  .

Cultivating a profound connection with your audience is paramount when it comes to effective public speaking. It necessitates a nuanced understanding of your audience’s demographics, psychographics, and predispositions. Immerse yourself in their perspectives, apprehensions, and aspirations. Craft your speech with the finesse of a storyteller, weaving narratives and anecdotes that resonate with your audience’s collective consciousness. Master the art of empathy to create a genuine bond, allowing your audience to perceive you not just as a speaker but as an empathetic guide. Sustaining unwavering eye contact with your audience is an instrumental conduit for establishing this connection, signifying your unwavering engagement and belief in your message.

B. Confidence and Practice:  

Confidence isn’t an ephemeral, elusive quality—it’s a manifestation of meticulous preparation and relentless practice. It commences with an encyclopedic comprehension of your subject matter. You must internalize your content, assimilate it into your mental fabric, and be prepared to field questions or challenges with finesse. Practice incessantly, refining your delivery, and fine-tuning your intonation and body language. Utilize mirrors, video recordings, or live audiences to scrutinize your performance from multiple angles. The crucible of practice forges unshakeable confidence, imbuing you with the certitude that you can navigate any potential missteps or unexpected deviations with aplomb.

C. Content Excellence:  

The efficacy of your speech hinges on the superlative quality of its content. Your message should be an exquisite blend of clarity, coherence, and conciseness. Begin with a captivating exordium that captivates your audience’s imagination and delineates the thematic contours of your discourse. The corpus of your speech should be an edifice of logical progression, each point dovetailing elegantly into the next. Ensure that your content is germane and riveting, addressing the quintessential concerns of your audience. Conclude with a denouement that encapsulates the quintessence of your message in an indelible, memorable manner.

D. Delivery Mastery:  

The art of public speaking is intrinsically intertwined with the finesse of delivery. Pay meticulous attention to your tonal cadence, pace, and body language. Enunciate your words with crystalline clarity and audacious confidence. Modulate your tonalities to sustain your audience’s rapt attention, employing strategic pauses to underscore salient points. Leverage gesticulation and facial expressions judiciously to underscore the gravity of pivotal ideas. It’s imperative to internalize that silence can be as potent as speech itself—deploy it judiciously for dramatic effect. To elevate your delivery, excise extraneous filler words such as “um” and “ah,” which can dilute the poignancy of your message. A confident, engaging delivery style amplifies the resonance of your speech.

E. Visual Aids Utilization:  

Visual aids can serve as invaluable tools to augment your presentation. Whether incorporating slides, props, or multimedia elements, employ them judiciously to augment your message’s impact. Embrace minimalism in your visual aids, eschewing clutter for clarity. Select graphics and imagery that impeccably reinforce your core tenets. Visual aids should serve as enhancers of your speech, not detractors. Ensure that they are facile for your audience to decipher and assimilate. Rigorous practice with your visual aids is imperative to seamlessly integrate them into your presentation, harnessing their potential to fortify your message.

By meticulously attending to these five foundational elements of effective public speaking, you’ll find yourself emboldened to traverse a wide array of speaking scenarios with competence and finesse. Whether addressing a corporate assembly, captivating an audience at a public speaking competition, or delivering a motivational keynote, these elements will crystallize your impact and establish you as a consummate orator.

Famous Public Speaking Competition Winners:

Public speaking competitions have been fertile grounds for cultivating exceptional orators, and unearthing talents that dazzle and inspire. These competitions serve as crucibles where participants hone their speaking skills, and the best among them emerge as champions. Let’s shine a spotlight on some of the remarkable winners who have left an indelible mark on the world of public speaking.

Darren Tay:

Hailing from Singapore, Darren Tay is a prime example of a public speaking competition winner. He clinched the title of the World Champion of Public Speaking in 2016, awarded by Toastmasters International. His speech, “Outsmart; Outlast,” showcased his remarkable storytelling and communication skills, solidifying his place as a champion speaker.

Dananjaya Hettiarachchi:  

From Sri Lanka, Dananjaya Hettiarachchi became the World Champion of Public Speaking in 2014. His speech, “I See Something,” wowed audiences and judges alike with its powerful message and impeccable delivery. Dananjaya’s victory in the Toastmasters International Speech Contest highlights his excellence in the world of competitive public speaking.

Mohammed Qahtani:  

Hailing from Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Qahtani secured the title of World Champion of Public Speaking in 2015. His speech, “The Power of Words,” earned him the championship at Toastmasters International. Mohammed’s ability to craft compelling narratives and engage his audience set him apart as a true public speaking champion.

Ryan Avery:

 Ryan Avery, from the United States, became the World Champion of Public Speaking in 2012. His speech, “Trust is a Must,” showcased his charisma and ability to connect with his audience. Ryan’s victory in the Toastmasters International Speech Contest reflects his exceptional talent as a competitive public speaker.

Jock Elliott:

Jock Elliott, an Australian speaker, clinched the title of the World Champion of Public Speaking in 2011. His speech, “Just Another Saturday Night,” demonstrated his storytelling prowess and earned him the prestigious championship from Toastmasters International.

These remarkable individuals, as winners of prestigious public speaking competitions, have showcased their exceptional skills, captivated audiences, and earned their places in the annals of competitive public speaking history. Their victories serve as a testament to the transformative power of effective communication and the lasting impact that the best public speaking competition winners can have on the world.

Conclusion:

In the grand theater of life, where every conversation is a chance to shine, the spotlight often falls on those who master the art of public speaking. Just like a Hollywood blockbuster that keeps you on the edge of your seat, public speaking competitions offer suspense, drama, and moments of sheer brilliance.

From the iconic stage presence of Toastmasters International to the thrilling debates hosted by the National Speech & Debate Association, these competitions aren’t just contests; they’re a journey of self-discovery, growth, and triumph. Like Rocky Balboa rising against all odds or the Avengers assembling for the ultimate showdown, participants in public speaking competitions learn to harness their inner power and captivate audiences with their words.

As we’ve explored the realm of public speaking competitions, we’ve uncovered the secrets of effective communication, the benefits for one’s career, and the impact on high school students. We’ve delved into the five main elements of effective public speaking, unlocking the keys to success. And we’ve celebrated the best public speaking competition winners, the true heroes of this narrative.

So, whether you’re an aspiring orator or simply someone looking to enhance your communication skills, remember that the stage is set, and your moment in the spotlight awaits. Take inspiration from the champions who have paved the way and embrace the thrill of the competition. You might deliver a performance that leaves the audience chanting for an encore. So step into the arena, seize the microphone, and let your voice echo through the halls of inspiration. The curtain is up, and it’s your time to shine. Action! 🎤🌟

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Published: January 17, 2024

When it comes to PowerPoint presentation design, there's no shortage of avenues you can take.

While all that choice — colors, formats, visuals, fonts — can feel liberating, it‘s important that you’re careful in your selection as not all design combinations add up to success.

In this blog post, I’m sharing some of my favorite PowerPoint tips and templates to help you nail your next presentation.

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What makes a good PowerPoint presentation?

Powerpoint design ideas, best powerpoint presentation slides, good examples of powerpoint presentation design.

In my opinion, a great PowerPoint presentation gets the point across succinctly while using a design that doesn't detract from it.

Here are some of the elements I like to keep in mind when I’m building my own.

1. Minimal Animations and Transitions

Believe it or not, animations and transitions can take away from your PowerPoint presentation. Why? Well, they distract from the content you worked so hard on.

A good PowerPoint presentation keeps the focus on your argument by keeping animations and transitions to a minimum. I suggest using them tastefully and sparingly to emphasize a point or bring attention to a certain part of an image.

2. Cohesive Color Palette

I like to refresh my memory on color theory when creating a new PowerPoint presentation.

A cohesive color palette uses complementary and analogous colors to draw the audience’s attention and help emphasize certain aspects at the right time.

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It‘s impossible for me to tell you the specific design ideas you should go after in your next PowerPoint, because, well, I don’t know what the goal of your presentation is.

Luckily, new versions of PowerPoint actually suggest ideas for you based on the content you're presenting. This can help you keep up with the latest trends in presentation design .

PowerPoint is filled with interesting boilerplate designs you can start with. To find these suggestions, open PowerPoint and click the “Design” tab in your top navigation bar. Then, on the far right side, you'll see the following choices:

This simplistic presentation example employs several different colors and font weights, but instead of coming off as disconnected, the varied colors work with one another to create contrast and call out specific concepts.

What I like: The big, bold numbers help set the reader's expectations, as they clearly signify how far along the viewer is in the list of tips.

10. “Pixar's 22 Rules to Phenomenal Storytelling,” Gavin McMahon

This presentation by Gavin McMahon features color in all the right places. While each of the background images boasts a bright, spotlight-like design, all the characters are intentionally blacked out.

What I like: This helps keep the focus on the tips, while still incorporating visuals. Not to mention, it's still easy for me to identify each character without the details. (I found you on slide eight, Nemo.)

11. “Facebook Engagement and Activity Report,” We Are Social

Here's another great example of data visualization in the wild.

What I like: Rather than displaying numbers and statistics straight up, this presentation calls upon interesting, colorful graphs, and charts to present the information in a way that just makes sense.

12. “The GaryVee Content Model,” Gary Vaynerchuk

This wouldn‘t be a true Gary Vaynerchuk presentation if it wasn’t a little loud, am I right?

What I like: Aside from the fact that I love the eye-catching, bright yellow background, Vaynerchuk does a great job of incorporating screenshots on each slide to create a visual tutorial that coincides with the tips. He also does a great job including a visual table of contents that shows your progress as you go .

13. “20 Tweetable Quotes to Inspire Marketing & Design Creative Genius,” IMPACT Branding & Design

We‘ve all seen our fair share of quote-chronicling presentations but that isn’t to say they were all done well. Often the background images are poor quality, the text is too small, or there isn't enough contrast.

Well, this professional presentation from IMPACT Branding & Design suffers from none of said challenges.

What I like: The colorful filters over each background image create just enough contrast for the quotes to stand out.

14. “The Great State of Design,” Stacy Kvernmo

This presentation offers up a lot of information in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming.

What I like: The contrasting colors create visual interest and “pop,” and the comic images (slides 6 through 12) are used to make the information seem less buttoned-up and overwhelming.

15. “Clickbait: A Guide To Writing Un-Ignorable Headlines,” Ethos3

Not going to lie, it was the title that convinced me to click through to this presentation but the awesome design kept me there once I arrived.

What I like: This simple design adheres to a consistent color pattern and leverages bullet points and varied fonts to break up the text nicely.

16. “Digital Transformation in 50 Soundbites,” Julie Dodd

This design highlights a great alternative to the “text-over-image” display we've grown used to seeing.

What I like: By leveraging a split-screen approach to each presentation slide, Julie Dodd was able to serve up a clean, legible quote without sacrificing the power of a strong visual.

17. “Fix Your Really Bad PowerPoint,” Slide Comet

When you‘re creating a PowerPoint about how everyone’s PowerPoints stink, yours had better be terrific. The one above, based on the ebook by Seth Godin, keeps it simple without boring its audience.

What I like: Its clever combinations of fonts, together with consistent color across each slide, ensure you're neither overwhelmed nor unengaged.

18. “How Google Works,” Eric Schmidt

Simple, clever doodles tell the story of Google in a fun and creative way. This presentation reads almost like a storybook, making it easy to move from one slide to the next.

What I like: This uncluttered approach provides viewers with an easy-to-understand explanation of a complicated topic.

19. “What Really Differentiates the Best Content Marketers From The Rest,” Ross Simmonds

Let‘s be honest: These graphics are hard not to love. I especially appreciate the author’s cartoonified self-portrait that closes out the presentation. Well played, Ross Simmonds.

What I like: Rather than employing the same old stock photos, this unique design serves as a refreshing way to present information that's both valuable and fun.

20. “Be A Great Product Leader,” Adam Nash

This presentation by Adam Nash immediately draws attention by putting the company's logo first — a great move if your company is well known.

What I like: He uses popular images, such as ones of Megatron and Pinocchio, to drive his points home. In the same way, you can take advantage of popular images and media to keep your audience engaged.

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Mastering a PowerPoint presentation begins with the design itself.

Get inspired by my ideas above to create a presentation that engages your audience, builds upon your point, and helps you generate leads for your brand.

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DUE DATE: Abstracts must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday, February 13, 2024

ADSA® UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT COMPETITIONS

The purpose of the Undergraduate Student Division Competitions is to encourage undergraduates to gain experience in the presentation of papers or posters, and to give them an opportunity to participate more fully in the meetings of the Undergraduate Student Division (USD) of ADSA. Through such participation, the student should gain an early and fuller appreciation of (a) the importance of adequate communications in the distribution of scientific information, and (b) the role of the Student Affiliate Division of ADSA. It should also help the student prepare for postgraduate education.

Listed below are undergraduate competition submission options for the 2024 ADSA® Annual Meeting.

2024 ADSA® Undergraduate Student Division Oral Presentation Competition

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• Original Research/Independent Study

2024 ADSA® Undergraduate Student Division Poster Presentation Competition

Please refer to the  Abstract Submission Instructions , the  ADSA Quality Standards for Abstracts , and the  Poster Presentation Guidelines . If you need clarification of, or additional information on, abstract quality or submission, please contact us at  [email protected] .  The quality of an abstract for presentation is a direct reflection of the reputation of the author(s) and the American Dairy Science Association®.

All 2024 competition submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on February 13, 2024.

Eligible participants  must  attend the 2024 ADSA Annual Meeting in order to participate in a competition. In order to have the presentation eligible for judging, authors should consider a second (eligible) student author on the abstract in the case the author is not able to attend/present. It is then the responsibility of the club/faculty advisors to ensure all students authors have contributed in a way that warrants authorship. In the event a student is not listed as a second author, another individual from the dairy club may present the accepted material and the club may receive points on their chapter scorecard, but the individual would not be eligible for judging.

Contestants should register for both the Undergraduate Student Division Awards Luncheon and the ADSA Awards Program , where awards will be presented.

CALL FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT COMPETITION PRESENTATIONS

General information, eligibility.

Contestants must be Undergraduate Student Division (USD) members of ADSA who are enrolled in a program granting the baccalaureate degree or who have received the degree during the previous 7 months. Students who have completed one quarter or semester of graduate studies are not eligible. Join ADSA !

See each competition listing below for additional eligibility limits.

For those students whose chapter participates in the Chapter Award contest, maximum points will be awarded for an institution with entrants in  2 out of the 3 presentation divisions  (Dairy Foods, Production, or Original Research). Dairy Foods and Production points are earned through oral presentations; Original Research division points can be earned through either paper(oral) presentation or poster presentation.

Monetary awards will be awarded to the winners in all categories.

Participants in the competitions should register for both the Undergraduate Student Division Awards Luncheon and the ADSA Awards Program . Check the  conference schedule  for details.

REQUIRED ANCILLARY MATERIALS

In addition to the abstract, students must submit a letter indicating the desire to enter the contest, signed by their major professor and department head , as well as a brief résumé [include name, address, and cell phone number where you can be reached on site in West Palm Beach, areas of interest or research, scholarships received, professional activities and memberships, and other special interests], and a headshot/photograph.  This letter should be uploaded at the time of abstract submission in the file upload section shown during the abstract submission process. IMPORTANT: The ancillary materials should be uploaded as either a single PDF file that contains all requested materials or a single ZIP file that contains all documents. Do not upload more than one file . The résumés will be used to write the citations of the winners.

If the file is unable to be uploaded in the abstract submission, please email the letter, one copy of the abstract, including the online submission tracking number, a brief résumé, and a headshot/photograph, to [email protected] .

Abstracts missing Ancillary Materials will be ineligible for competition.

ADSA ® UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT DIVISION ORAL PRESENTATION COMPETITION

2024 ADSA® USD Oral Presentation Competition Scorecard

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Contest guidelines.

This competition will be held in the following categories:

Contestants must be Undergraduate Student Division (USD) members of ADSA who are enrolled in a program granting the baccalaureate degree or who have received the degree during the previous 7 months. Students who have completed one quarter or semester of graduate studies are not eligible.

Only 1 contestant per institution may be entered in each of 3 categories : Dairy Foods Division, Production Division, and Original Research. One institution, therefore, may have up to 3 entrants, each in a separate category.

Students who were awarded first place in a paper(oral) competition the previous year are not eligible to compete again in the same category. The categories may include Production, Dairy Foods, or Original Research. However, students are allowed to compete in a different contest category in subsequent years.

Participants in this competition should  plan to attend   both  the USD Awards Luncheon and the ADSA Awards Program. Check the  conference schedule  for details.

SUBJECT OF PRESENTATION

Choice of subject matter is open to the student but should be relevant to issues of our industry today and of general interest to all. Reporting of original research will only be accepted in the Original Research category. Dairy Foods and Production will not accept original research. Any paper that does not fit into one of the three categories will be disqualified.

PROCEDURE FOR ENTERING COMPETITION

Please refer to the  Annual Meeting Abstracts   page for more information.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: February 13, 2024

Each chapter may submit 3 applications as outlined under the eligibility section for this competition. We suggest that each chapter conduct a local contest to select the representative who will enter the national competition.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

All abstracts must be submitted electronically following the instructions in the online abstract submission form .

It is the responsibility of every student entering the competition to review the  ADSA Abstract Submission Instructions .

It will not be possible to submit abstracts after the deadline.  When you submit your abstract, you will be given a  tracking number  and  password . Make a note of these; they will allow you to revise your submitted abstract at any time before the deadline. When submitting your abstract,  be sure to select “ Oral ”  as your  Presentation Format , and one of the 3 ORAL categories for  “ USD Competition”  as your  First Section Preference . Do not select an option for Second Section Preference .

Space limitations allow a maximum of 2,300 characters. Abstracts that are too long will be rejected automatically by the system. It is recommended that all abstract components (title, body, and table) be copied directly from a word processing file. The formatting and special characters will carry over into the abstract system.

Abstract Requirements : In order to have the presentation eligible for judging, authors should consider a second (eligible) student author on the abstract in the case the author is not able to attend/present. It is then the responsibility of the club/faculty advisors to ensure all students authors have contributed in a way that warrants authorship. In the event a student is not listed as a second author, another individual from the dairy club may present the accepted material and the club may receive points on their chapter scorecard, but the individual would not be eligible for judging.

COMPETITION SUBMISSION PROCEDURES

If, after reading these instructions, you have any questions regarding abstract submission to the Undergraduate Student Competitions, please send an email to [email protected] .

PRESENTATION

Place and conditions of presentation.

Contestants will make an oral presentation of a prepared paper at specially scheduled sessions of the Undergraduate Student Division Meetings, to be held on the first day of meeting activities.

The paper is expected to be the student’s own work. In preparing the presentation, the student is expected to have such advice from their major professor.

LIMITS TO PRESENTATION

The oral presentation should be 8 to 12 minutes long. The judges may make 2-point deductions for each minute or fraction of a minute above or below the time limit. There will be up to a 3-minute period for the judges to ask questions.

USE OF VISUAL AIDS

Contestants may use prepared charts or slides. Each session room will be equipped with a computer and an LCD projector. Presentation files must be compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint. Files can be uploaded through the abstract system in advance of the meeting or accepted onsite by 5 p.m. on the day before your presentation. No files will be accepted in the session room. The use of a personal laptop for presentation will not be permitted.

Presentation files will be submitted prior to the meeting to allow staff to prepare for each session ahead of time. The specific dates will be provided closer to the time abstracts are accepted.

Presentation questions should be directed to USD Competition Chair Dave Winston .

The criteria used for judging all three contests are posted to the meeting website and included below.

EVALUATION OF PRESENTATION

Three judges will evaluate the presentation. It is recommended to use 2 advisors and 1 student affiliate member whose chapter is not represented in the contest. If all chapters are represented, a national officer may become the third judge. No judge will be selected from a university represented in the contest. The USD Officer-at-Large will chair the committee, and the USD Second Year Advisor will help.

Each judge will evaluate each presentation individually using the officially accepted Undergraduate Oral Presentation Competition scorecard. At the conclusion of the competition, these judges will meet with one member of the Student Affiliate Committee (ex officio capacity) to select the award winners. The judges’ decision will be final.

The awards in the Production, Dairy Foods, and Original Research divisions are $100.00 (first place), $50.00 (second place), and $25.00 (third place), along with certificates for each place within a division.

ADSA ® UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT DIVISION POSTER PRESENTATION COMPETITION

2024 ADSA® USD Poster Presentation Competition Scorecard

This competition will be held in the following category:

There is no limit on the number of contestants per institution that may enter the poster presentation competition.

Students who were awarded first place in the poster competition contest in previous years are not eligible to compete again.

For those students whose chapter participates in the Chapter Award contest, maximum points will be awarded for an institution with entrants in  2 out of the 3 presentation divisions  (Dairy Foods, Production, or Original Research). Dairy Foods and Production points are earned through oral presentations; Original Research division points can be earned through either oral presentation or original research poster presentation.

Choice of subject matter is open to the student but should be relevant to issues of our industry today and of general interest to all.

Please refer to the Annual Meeting Abstracts   page for more information.

Each chapter may submit as many poster applications as they wish, as outlined under the eligibility sections for this competition.

All abstracts must be submitted electronically following the instructions in the online  abstract submission form .

It will not be possible to submit abstracts after the deadline.  When you submit your abstract, you will be given a  tracking number  and  password . Make a note of these; they will allow you to revise your submitted abstract at any time before the deadline. When submitting your abstract,  be sure to select “ Poster ”  as your  Presentation Format , and “ USD Competition - Poster: Original Research”  as your  First Section Preference . Do not select an option for Second Section Preference . Note that posters will only be accepted in the Original Research classification. Poster submissions to Dairy Foods or Dairy Production will be rejected.

REQUIRED ANCILLARY MATERIALS

Each poster presentation will be scheduled for public viewing for the entire day on Monday (7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), but the presenting authors are only  required to be available for the morning poster session  (from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m.).

All posters should be mounted on the board by 7:00 a.m. (30 minutes before the beginning of the day’s session). The exhibit hall will open at 6:30 a.m.

Posters must be removed by 6:00 p.m.

Please visit the  ADSA Poster Presentation Guidelines  for guidelines for preparing your poster.

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Three judges will evaluate the poster. It is recommended to use 2 advisors and 1 student affiliate member whose chapter is not represented in the contest. If all chapters are represented, a national officer may become the third judge. No judge will be selected from a university represented in the contest. The USD Officer-at-Large will chair the committee, and the USD Second Year Advisor will help.

Each judge will evaluate each presentation individually using the officially accepted Undergraduate Poster Presentation Competition scorecard. At the conclusion of the competition, these judges will meet with one member of the Student Affiliate Committee (ex officio capacity) to select the award winners. The judges’ decision will be final.

If, after reading these instructions, you have any questions regarding the Undergraduate Student Competitions, please send an email to [email protected] .

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The annual  Research Day  celebration at the College of Veterinary Medicine took place on April 17. Dr. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery and interim dean of research and advanced studies, coordinated the event. Dr. Miranda Vieson, clinical associate professor, helped serve as master of ceremonies.

Dr. McCoy noted that 85 abstracts describing exciting and diverse research had been submitted, setting an all-time high for this event. 

“The presenters include undergraduates, veterinary students, graduate students, faculty, staff, post-doctoral researchers, and research associates not only from our college but from across campus,” she said. 

This year the Pensinger Lecture in Comparative Medicine was given by  Dr. Kurt Hankenson , a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan. His keynote presentation was entitled “Molecular and cellular determinants of bone regeneration: The long road to developing new treatments for bone healing.” He described not only his research journey in pursuit of ways to improve treatment options for people with broken bones but also his career trajectory, including roles at medical colleges and veterinary medical colleges.

Two graduate students were honored with awards. Vasiliki (Vicki) Mourikes was awarded the Joseph O. Alberts Award for excellence in research and scholarship. Shanny Hsuan Kuo  was awarded the Dr. Victor E. O. (Ted) and Carroll J. Valli Award for proficiency in research and diagnostic medicine.

Dr. Zachary Ready was awarded the Phi Zeta Literary Awards in Clinical Science. 

The Research Advisory Committee evaluated abstracts submitted by students and trainees who competed for the opportunity to win prizes in a speaking contest and in a poster contest. 

The six students selected for oral presentations were: 

• Mary Bunnell : Selective Deletion of ESR1 and ESR2 Lineage Cells Causes Infertility in Female Mice
• Jacob Maxon:   Prenatal Exposure to a Phthalate Mixture (PHT MIX) Causes Sex-specific and Dose-dependent Changes in Adult Social Behavior
• David Minich:  Dental Disease of Domestic Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): Treatments, Complications, and Outcomes (51 Cases)
• Matheus Moreno Passos Barbosa :  Anchored Immunotherapy with Canine Interleukin-12 (IL-12) is Safe and Induces Therapeutic Responses: Preliminary Results of an Exploratory Phase I Clinical Trial in Dogs with Advanced Melanoma
• Tara Prezioso:  A Network Evaluation of Human and Animal Movement Data Across Multiple Swine Farm Systems
• Jessica Wagner:  Single-dose Pharmacokinetics of Intranasal Levetiracetam in Healthy Dogs

Oral presentation winners were  Matheus Moreno Passos Barbosa , Jessica Wagner ,   and David Minich. Each received $1000 to be used toward research-related activities.

Six students were selected to present a “lightning talk” to attract visitors to their poster. The students and their topics were: 

• Rebecca Bishop:  Stability of Gastric Fluid and Fecal Microbial Populations in Pastured or Stabled Horses
• Samantha Hammack:  Serial Measurements of Circulating Myokine Levels in Exercised Foals: A Pilot Study
• Yishan Kuo:  Single-Dose, Intravenous and Oral Pharmacokinetics of Isavuconazole in Dogs
• Jinrui (Grace) Lyu:  The GABAA Receptor α5-selective Positive Allosteric Modulator, MP-III-022, Attenuates Postoperative Cognitive Impairments in Aged Mice Via Distinct Mechanisms
• Ji-Eun Oh:  Neonatal Exposure to Estrogen Impairs the Ovulation Machinery
• Zunaira Shoaib:  Bone Mechanics Influence Cancer Stem Cell Formation in Osteosarcoma

Lightning talk competition winners were  Zunaira Shoaib , Jinrui (Grace) Lyu , and Rebecca Bishop.  Each received $500 to be used for research-related activities. 

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The team from The University of Arizona earned the Grand Winner award in the 2024 Design Challenge. 

Today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)  Solar Decathlon ® DOE’s longest-running student competition, announced the winners of the 2024  Design Challenge . 

The Solar Decathlon challenges the next generation of building professionals to design high-performance, low-carbon buildings powered by renewable energy, promoting student innovation, STEM education, and workforce development opportunities in the buildings industry. The Solar Decathlon’s Design Challenge   is a one- to two-semester, design-only competition.

The University of Arizona won top honors—out of 40 finalist teams from around the world—taking home the Grand Winner trophy for their partnership with the Hopi Tribe on 24 eco-friendly rowhouses that integrate passive design techniques and a microgrid to promote energy sovereignty for the community.    

The University of Arizona also won their Attached Housing Division, alongside Georgia Institute of Technology for the Single-Family Housing Division, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay for the Multifamily Building Division, and Southeast University & Tibet University for the Education Building Division.

Re-watch the Awards Ceremony livestream. 

More than 250 students from  40 finalist teams participated in the 2024 Design Challenge, a hybrid competition event hosted at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, April 19–21, 2024. 

“For 22 years, the Solar Decathlon has been preparing students to lead the clean energy transition,” Building Technologies Office (BTO) Director Mandy Mahoney said. “I was inspired by this year’s teams and their inclusive vision for the spaces in which we live, learn, work and play, including transformative designs for affordable housing and vulnerable communities.  The real-world learning experience these students gained from the competition will benefit them for years to come as they transition into the buildings workforce and contribute to the implementation of President Biden’s ambitious climate agenda.” 

Since 2002, more than 40,000 students worldwide have participated in the Solar Decathlon’s 10 contests. Many of them have moved on to become leading architects, engineers, and other professions in the buildings industry like those identified in BTO’s  Green Buildings Career Map .

Congratulations to the 2024 Design Challenge Winners :

Grand Winner:

The University of Arizona—Tucson, Arizona (Attached Housing)

Single-Family Housing Division

1 st Place, Georgia Institute of Technology—Atlanta, Georgia

2 nd Place, The University of British Columbia Okanagan—Kelowna, British Columbia & Thompson Rivers University—Kamloops, British Columbia

3 rd Place, Wentworth Institute of Technology—Boston, Massachusetts

Attached Housing Division

1 st Place, The University of Arizona—Tucson, Arizona

2 nd Place, Oklahoma State University—Stillwater, Oklahoma

3 rd Place, The University of British Columbia—Vancouver, British Columbia

Multifamily Building Division

1 st Place, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay—Mumbai, India

2 nd Place, The University of Arizona—Tucson, Arizona

3 rd Place, University of Missouri—Columbia, Missouri

Education Building Division

1 st Place, Southeast University—Nanjing, China & Tibet University—Lhasa, China

2 nd Place, University of Oregon—Eugene, Oregon

3 rd Place, Tehran University of Art—Tehran, Iran

Applications for the Solar Decathlon 2025 Design Challenge will open this summer. Additional details about the competition may be found on the  Solar Decathlon  website. 

Solar Decathlon Faculty and Alumni Awards

Each year, the Solar Decathlon selects an outstanding faculty advisor and competition alumni for their contributions to the transition to a clean energy economy. 

The Solar Decathlon 2024  Faculty and Alumni Award winners are: 

Lisa D. Iulo , associate professor of architecture at The Pennsylvania State University, won the  Solar Decathlon 2024 Faculty Award . Iulo has served as a team advisor for nine consecutive Solar Decathlon Design Challenges and two Build Challenge competitions (2007 and 2009) on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Iulo developed two Solar Decathlon-related courses that connected students with local communities to work on real-world projects that benefit people and the environment.

Pete Choquette , founder and principal of real estate development firm Solsbury Hill and sister design firm Centripetal Works, won the Solar Decathlon 2024 Alumni Award . Choquette was on the winning Georgia Institute of Technology team in the  2022 Design Challenge . Since graduating from Georgia Tech, he has continued to work as a liaison between the university’s faculty and students, the university’s Energy Policy and Innovation Center, and West Side Atlanta neighborhood stakeholders to implement the project. Additionally, he is assisting in the effort to create a community design center that would provide design and building science-related services to these underserved communities and scale up his Solar Decathlon team’s innovative and replicable project model.

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Paul J. Gelinas Student Wins Brookhaven Lab's Bridge Building Contest

Students with top two strongest bridges qualify for international competition.

April 25, 2024

Amanda Liang with the winning bridge design. (Kevin Coughlin/Brookhaven National Laboratory)

UPTON, N.Y. — Amanda Liang, a ninth grader from Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School, won first place at the 45th annual Bridge Building Competition hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory on April 3.  

The competition shows students in grades nine through 12 what it’s like to be an engineer as they attempt to design a strong bridge out of only basswood and glue with a set of challenging specifications in mind. Their structures were put to the test under a crushing machine that slowly added more and more weight from above until the bridges broke or bent more than one inch.

The event is organized by Brookhaven Lab’s Office of Educational Programs (OEP) to advance its mission to cultivate the next generation of STEM professionals.

193 bridges qualified for the competition's testing day. (Kevin Coughlin/Brookhaven National Laboratory)

“I want you to imagine your future selves as professional engineers and you’re contributing something important to society,” Bernadette Uzzi, OEP’s manager for K-12 programs told students at the start of the competition. “Perhaps you’re designing a bridge, and you have to continually refine the structure to adapt to our ever-changing world, or maybe you’re here at Brookhaven involved in constructing our new Electron-Ion Collider , which is a ground-breaking machine that will unravel the mysteries of nature’s strongest force. Regardless of your future career plans, today you are engineering students and you’re part of Brookhaven’s journey.”

Uzzi also reflected on the recent bridge collapse in Baltimore: “I’m reminded why it’s so important to give students real-world, relevant experiential learning experiences like this event.”

This year, students from 14 schools around Long Island submitted 240 bridges — 193 of which met all qualifications for testing such as using a symmetrical design and weighing under 25 grams.

Julia Pincott's aesthetically arched bridge design caught the attention of the competition judges. (Image courtesy of John Glenn High School)

Bridges are ranked based on efficiency scores that are calculated from the load the bridge supports divided by the mass of the bridge — all in grams.

Liang’s design earned the top spot with an efficiency of 3,441.43.

“I looked at a bunch of old national bridges and I took a lot of inspiration from them,” Liang said, adding later, “I was really excited especially because it was my first year. I wasn’t sure how it was going to go. I didn't expect this.”

Alexander Song and Daniel Liang, both juniors from Ward Melville High School, took second place and third place with efficiencies of 2,536.142 and 2,112.446, respectively.

The top two winners in Brookhaven's regional competition qualify to compete in the International Bridge Contest on April 27, 2024, in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Competition judges also issued an award for aesthetic bridge design to Julia Pincott, a senior at John Glenn High School.

Throughout the bridge testing day, students had the chance to meet engineers from across the Lab, including longtime contest volunteers and Jordanna Kendrot, a safety engineer at the DOE-Brookhaven Site Office. Kendrot shared how in her own path to becoming a researcher, she found it was important to expand her studies beyond only engineering courses.

“It’s really about broadening your horizons and questioning the norms in engineering that will help us keep moving forward,” Kendrot said.

Amid all the bridge crushing, competition organizers tossed Brookhaven Lab and science trivia questions to students, who had a chance to win Lab merchandise for their correct answers.

Bridge contest competitors visited the National Synchrotron Light Source II. (Kevin Coughlin/Brookhaven National Laboratory)

Competitors tested their engineering skills in an additional STEM challenge to construct a miniature floating table. Students were also treated to a tour of the National Synchrotron Light Source II, a DOE Office of Science user facility that creates light beams 10 billion times brighter than the sun.

“This year’s bridge contest was a new experience for everyone,” STEM educator and event co-coordinator Theresa Grimaldi said. “It was the first time OEP organized this contest to be during school hours and it was such a pleasure to have the students here for the whole day, getting to know the engineers and touring the site.”

Brookhaven National Laboratory is supported by the Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy. The Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit science.energy.gov .

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10th graders at Freire Charter School to compete in UD's global pitch competition

Students from 111 countries are in Delaware to compete for a portion of the $100,000 prize pool at the 2024 Diamond Challenge Summit , hosted by the University of Delaware. The three-day conference is the final round of the yearlong global pitch competition. Aspiring entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to network and present their business ideas to a panel of business experts, entrepreneurs and community leaders. The award money will allow them to further develop their ventures or support their academic ambitions.

Among the participants will be two high school students from Wilmington.

Kyle Richardson and Keon Jones, both 10th graders at Freire Charter School Wilmington, will present RichCoverage, a hair-loss solution that promises to effectively and affordably address hair loss. Their idea stood out at University of Delaware's Horn Entrepreneurship's EntreX Delaware Venture Showcase, securing them a $500 prize and the opportunity to advance to the Diamond Challenge Summit competition.

During the summit, Richardson and Jones will vie against students from around the world for one of the top three prizes:

• First Place - $12,000
• Second Place - $8,000
• Third Place - $4,500

The EntreX Lab program from Horn Entrepreneurship helps schools prepare students for success by providing university-level coursework and challenges to develop collaborative thinking and problem-solving skills.

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The Diamond Challenge

The Diamond Challenge invites high school students worldwide to participate in the yearlong program. Students are tasked with developing solutions to tackle pressing challenges they have identified and compete for prize money.

Teams work on their ideas across three rounds between September to April leading up to the Summit. The teams with the best ideas win funding to develop their projects further or support their education. Awards go to the top three teams in the business innovation track and the social innovation track to help them pursue their entrepreneurial goals.

According to its website, the Horn has granted a total of $322,743 in funding to student ventures and scholarships for higher education.

You can  c ontact reporter Anitra Johnson at  [email protected] .