Student Program

ASME's Power Virtual Conference Student Paper Competition

POWER2020 offers students an opportunity to present a technical paper on issues affecting the electric power generation industry today.

• You will present your paper and gain valuable insight and feedback to improve your research
• You will be published in ASME proceedings
• You will have the opportunity to network with fellow colleagues and power industry professionals
• You will receive complimentary conference registration with access to the virtual event, access to the conference proceedings, and access to the virtual content until December 31, 2020.

Winners receive a cash award of up to $3,000 USD!

• 1st place: $3,000 USD, plus an award plaque
• 2nd place: $2,000 USD, plus a certificate of recognition
• 3rd place: $1,000 USD, plus a certificate of recognition

Details on how to participate in the Virtual Event

• Log into the submission portal
• Sign the Speaker Release Form by July 1st and work on your submission
  • See instructions here.
• Record a 3-5 minutes presentation that delivers the key points and message of your submission
  • Tips and guidelines on how to record
• Upload and submit your video presentation in the submission portal by July 10th
• Create a one slide summary of your findings to present during the Live Q&A
• Register for the Virtual Event through your Track Chair
• Attend our Workshops, Keynotes, Panels, Plenaries, and Technical Sessions
• Network and collaborate with power industry professionals
• Attend the Awards Ceremony to find out if you’re one of the winners!

Additional Student Activities

• Panel Session – Invited speakers will present and discuss industry topics. This session is exclusively for students!
• Awards Banquet – Student winners will be announced at the banquet Wednesday, August 5.

For more information on the Student Paper Competition or other activities, please contact: André Teixeira, Steve Greco or Camille Cruz Alfonzo.