Grad School Resume - Include Poster Sessions?

[teroenza]

Hello,

I am applying to graduate schools in physics, applied physics, and engineering. On my resume, I would like to know if people feel I should include summer research (REU,SULI) presentations, and poster sessions I have attended. The most important poster session would be one for the APS Division of nuclear physics meeting that I was selected to attend.

Does anyone feel this would just be a waste of space on the resume?

Thanks

 

[Khashishi]

No way. That sounds like good stuff.

 

[teroenza]

Ok thanks. I just didn't know if that kind of stuff was worth anything. I'll at least include the selective one.

 

[Choppy]

Remember you're not submitting a "resume" as you would for a job. You're submitting a "curriculum vitae" which is an academic resume. These need not be trunctated to two pages and are meant to be a record of the relevant academic work that you've done.

Poster presentations are a critical component of this, partcularly for undergraduates trying to get into graduate school who are unlikely to have many (if any) publications under their belts.

 

[Matrix0]

for considering this question.

I would highly recommend including poster sessions on your grad school resume. These sessions provide valuable opportunities for you to showcase your research and present your findings to a wider audience. They also demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts and results, which is a crucial skill in the field of science. In addition, being selected to attend a prestigious poster session, such as the APS Division of nuclear physics meeting, is a notable achievement and should definitely be included on your resume. Overall, including poster sessions on your resume can only strengthen your application and highlight your dedication to research and scientific communication. Good luck with your graduate school applications!