Abstract Writing Contests
In partnership with the OSU Writing Center, the Graduate College hosts abstract writing contests each fall and spring semester. Students who attend a technical (disciplinary) or public abstract workshop are eligible to compete. Awards are presented as follows:
- 1st Place: $300
- 2nd Place: $200
- 3rd Place: $100
Explore the winners by semester and contest type below.
Spring 2026 Winners
Abstract Writing Contest
- 1st place: Tamanna Kinha
- 2nd place: Sifon Moses
- 3rd place: Oluwatobi Quadri
Public Audience Contest
- 1st place: Ademola Ajayi
- 2nd place: Harsanjam Singh
- 3rd place: Aishwarya Satish Nayar
Fall 2025 Winners
Abstract Writing Contest
- 1st Place: Kaiso Esua
- 2nd Place: Torsha Goswami
- 3rd Place: Nimalka Weerasuriya
Public Audience Contest
- 1st Place: Abiola Samson
- 2nd Place: Lixiaona Yu
- 3rd Place: Dammy Odunosho
Spring 2025 Winners
Abstract Writing Contest
- 1st Place (Tie): Femi Olawale and Serene Lim
- 3rd Place: Haridas Das
Public Audience Contest
- 1st Place: Sylvia Mensah
- 2nd Place: Chinanu Unigwe
- 3rd Place: Teri Cocke
Fall 2024 Winners
Abstract Writing Contest
- 1st Place: Claire Scobie
- 2nd Place: Genesis Alarcon
Public Audience Contest
- 1st Place: Chinanu Unigwe
- 2nd Place: Claire Scobie
- 3rd Place: Samson Abiola