Student Competition Submission
University Website Display Contest
The University Website Display Contest will be hosted each year in advance of the Annual Meeting. Each University or College Chapter/Club elects to create a website and develop an online presence that promotes 1) their club, 2) rangeland science, 3) their university and 4) the theme of the Annual Meeting for that year, once announced.
Undergraduate Range Management Exam (URME)
Undergraduate teams will compete to test their knowledge and understanding of range management and ecology. The top 5 scoring individuals and top 5 scoring teams are recognized at the Awards Ceremony.Undergraduate Extemp Speaking Contest
Undergraduates can compete in an extemporaneous public speaking contest. Each student will select one of three provided topics related to range management. They will have 2.5 hours to develop a 5-7 minute presentation on that topic. Students can use any resources available at the SRM meeting to develop their speech, including people, displays and presentations. Everyone is invited to attend these presentations. Top students are recognized at the Awards Ceremony.Rangeland Cup
This competition involves a team approach to problem solving. It promotes critical thinking and cooperative and collaborative work on topics relevant to rangeland science and management. Teams present their solutions during a poster session. Everyone is invited to view the posters and discuss the projects with team members. Top posters are recognized at the Awards Ceremony.
Plant ID Contest
This is a time-honored tradition of SRM. Students will test their skills by identifying plants from a list of 200 important range plants. Awards will be given to top teams and the top individuals. SRM members are encouraged to view the Plant ID Exam, displayed after the contest is complete, to test and renew their own plant ID skills.
Undergraduate Paper Session
Undergraduate students give oral presentations on research projects or papers to the SRM membership. Everyone at the Annual Meeting is invited to attend the presentations.Graduate Student Paper and Poster Competitions
Graduate students presentations are imbedded in the technical sessions along with professionals and academics. This contest offers graduate students an opportunity to compete in the presentation of their research in technical paper and poster sessions throughout the week. The four categories are M.Sc., Oral; M.Sc, Poster; Ph.D., Oral; and Ph.D., Poster. First and second prizes will be awarded in each category.