Q: I worked on a team as part of a class project. Can I, as an individual, put an application together for that project?
A: Yes. However, you would need to submit this as a team project and identify the members of the team on the poster or presentation.
Q: I worked on two project teams throughout my first year of planning school. We worked on a BikePed project in one class and developed a Story Map on neighborhood change for a different class. Can I submit for both?
A: Yes, you may submit for more than 1 project or topic. StoryMaps will not be accepted, so the format would need to be converted to a slide deck presentation.
Q: I completed a master’s thesis on public engagement. Can I submit that under either category?
A: Yes, but note that if selected you will only be selected for one format (i.e. poster OR presentation). If you have a preference for one format over the other, submit for your preferred format.
Q: I was on a student team that developed a hazards plan for a community, along with an interactive Story Map. Can each team members present on the part we did in the multimedia presentation?
A: Yes, you may use your 5 minute presentation time as you would like with your team. The format cannot be a StoryMap and must be converted to a slide deck presentation.
Q: I developed a Story Map for an Equity and the Environment project. Will I have an adequate internet connection to provide a tour of the Story Map during my presentation?
A: Likely no. Internet connection is not a guarantee for the presentation session. You should plan to use a slide deck presentation as a standalone platform to describe your work.
Q: I worked on a team project that was submitted for consideration under the FAPA outstanding Student Award. Can we also submit this project under the Poster contest?
A: Yes, you may submit this under either the poster or presentation, but if selected would only be selected for one. If your project was selected to win the Outstanding Student Award or a Project of Merit, your project would still be evaluated by the judges, but you would not be eligible to receive a second award under the Poster or Presentation sessions
Q: How will I know how well I did on the poster or multimedia contest?
A: A diverse panel of judges will complete a standard scoring sheet, which will be made available to all students upon notification of selection. The judges will make available to each applicant (individuals / teams) the completed scoring sheets, with composite scores and any reviewer comments. The scoring sheets will be made available after organization, during the conference, for all students to review.
Q: Do I need to be present at the conference reception to receive my award if I won in one of the categories?
A: No. The names and project titles of winners from both contents will be announced at the conference reception. It is recommended that a team or individual find a representative to be present to select the award on your behalf.
