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Coastal Connections at UNO – Infographic Challenge

Image: Infographic poster,

Eduardo Turcios Valle
How do Inland Oil Spills Ruin the Environment?
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Louisiana Sea Grant will host the Coastal Connections Infographic Challenge for University of New Orleans students in the Fall 2023 as part of InnovateUNO week events. Infographic posters entered will be on display for viewing from November 14-16, 2023, at the Earl K. Long Library (4th Floor Lobby area).

The competition is open to UNO undergraduate and graduate students conducting coastal research—including, but not limited to the fields of anthropology, biology, design, ecology, economics, engineering, geography, geology, history and sociology.

In this competition, students will use a mixture of visual imagery and text to effectively communicate their research findings. An infographic is a tool that combines imagery, text and statistical figures to easily convey a subject. They help communicate information quickly and clearly. This Coastal Connections Competition focuses on the ability of students to consolidate their ideas, crystalize their research discoveries and share them using the power of visual media.

Application Timeline

  • November 3: Final date to pre-register for the competition (final submission instructions will follow)
  • November 8: E-mail posters to Hannah Bellone ([email protected]) for printing
  • November 14-16: Infographic posters on display at Earl K. Long Library (4th Floor Lobby) for viewing
  • November 16: Awardees announced
Image: Infographic poster,

Fahime Abbasinohoji
Sponges: Indicators of Clean Water
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Judging Criteria

Infographics will be evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Content: is the infographic informative, does it contain original research, is the subject matter compelling
  • Creativity: does the infographic draw the audience in, is information presented in interesting ways to tell a story, does the format/layout flow well
  • Design: does the infographic adequately balance substance and style, is it visually appealing, are fonts and figures legible

Prizes

Louisiana Sea Grant will offer travel awards of $500 to the top three students. These travel awards are for professional meetings or development opportunities that would allow the students to cultivate skills for sharing their research. These awards are to be used for meetings within a year from the Coastal Connections competition.

Competition Rules

  • Image: Infographic poster,

    Kalie Dutra
    Enslaved Women’s Use of Waterways for Self-Liberation
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    One infographic per student.

  • Students can work together, but would be required to share any award.
  • Poster size should be 18” x 24” (or 24” x 18”).
  • Infographics can be presented in either landscape or portrait orientation.
  • This document must stand alone. No URLs links, QR codes, etc.
  • Research must pertain to the coast, but not necessarily coastal Louisiana.
  • The final document must be a PDF, but it can be created using any software.

2023 Competition Winners