Application tips
A graduate student panel in the Chemical Engineering and Molecular Engineering & Sciences departments at UW selects the speakers using criteria adapted from the National Science Foundation’s Review Criteria. Here are some tips:
- Ensure your abstract is understandable and interesting to a broad audience of engineers not necessarily directly in your field of research.
- Though space is limited, figures or images in the abstract are encouraged.
- Presentations or other activities that indicate speaking prowess are more important than low (< 2nd) author papers.
- Personalized and specific letters of recommendation are ideal.
- Please read the DYSS Review Criteria for more information.