2025 Energy Research Poster Competition

Competition: Monday, March 31, 2025, 1-6 p.m.

Abstract Submissions Deadline: Friday March 7, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

Applicants Selected Will Be Notified on March 18

San Jacinto Hall, The University of Texas at Austin

Open to Researchers, Undergraduates, and Graduate Students from Any University

Hosted By

Longhorn Energy Club | Switch Energy Club | American Nuclear Society

Next generation energy innovators:

We invite you to participate in an interdisciplinary research poster competition at The University of Texas at Austin. Showcase your research to a diverse audience of industry leaders, academics, and peers.

$8,000 total in prizes, scroll down to learn more!

Research Competition Categories

Energy Technologies & Innovations

Research focused on novel energy solutions, including renewable energy systems, energy storage, grid technologies, and advancements in nonrenewable energy.

Prizes

1st Place: $2,000
2nd Place: $1,000
Undergraduate: $750
Audience Choice: $250

Energy Policy, Law, Finance, and Economics

Projects addressing the intersection of energy with policy, economic models, environmental impacts, and sustainable development goals.

Prizes

1st Place: $2,000
2nd Place: $1,000
Undergraduate: $750
Audience Choice: $250

A panel of judges comprising experts from academia and industry will score each category and award 1st, 2nd, and undergraduate prizes.

Event attendees and other competitors will vote for the “Audience Choice” awards.

Abstract Guidelines

Submitted abstracts should identify the competition category most closely affiliated with the work and adhere to the following requirements:

Abstracts must include:
- a title
- the names of all contributing authors
- contact information, and
- a description of the key research findings along with relevant figures.
Complete abstract must not exceed one page in length.
Abstract description must not exceed 250 words in length.
Abstracts files should be submitted in .pdf format.
No resubmissions will be accepted.

Abstracts should clearly articulate the results and impact of original, academically rigorous energy-related research.

Submission Guidelines

Applicants must submit an abstract outlining their own energy-related research by 11:59pm, March 3, 2025, and will be will be notified by March 18, 2025, if they are selected to present in-person at the competition.

Applicants who are selected to present in the in-person competition must be present during a portion of the competition period; additional information will be provided after March 10, 2025. All applicants will be notified of their status following this date, regardless of whether they are chosen to advance or not.

Enter the Competition

Questions

If you have any questions or issues, please reach out to all the following in an email:

Pranav Thacker: pjt692@utexas.edu

Trevor A Van Husen: tav638@my.utexas.edu

Abdulahi A Raji: arn2379@utexas.edu

UT Energy Week

A premier annual conference that unites experts from academia, industry, and government to engage in meaningful discussions on critical energy topics. Through thought-provoking panel sessions, keynote addresses, and research showcases, the conference serves as a platform for innovative ideas and collaborative solutions in the energy space.

As a leader in energy research, The University of Texas at Austin is at the forefront of addressing global energy challenges. The conference highlights UT’s commitment to interdisciplinary exploration, combining technological advancements, policy innovation, and economic and legal strategies to address the complexities of energy systems. This year’s Energy Week is dedicated to fostering dialogue and action around nonrenewable and renewable energy transitions, cutting-edge energy technologies, and sustainable energy futures.