Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the FAQ for Conference-in-a-Box! Below you will find several categories containing the most frequently asked questions by past conference planning teams.

If you have a question that is not answered here, please email conferences@scienceatlantic.ca. We will be updating the FAQ as questions arise.

Awards

Do I need to assign multiple winners (first and second place, for example) to each award?

You do not need to acknowledge multiple students for an award. In fact, if there are no suitable candidates, you may decide not to give an award at all. The Judging Committee should make these decisions.

Note: In the event of a tie, funds for the additional prize must be provided to Science Atlantic from your conference budget or other source.

How are award cheques distributed?

The award cheques are written and mailed directly from the Science Atlantic office.

Science Atlantic requires the award information as soon as possible after the conference. If you use the Online Awards System to record the winners, this information is automatically collected for you. If you do not, you must fill in the award winners’ spreadsheet and email it to conferences@scienceatlantic.ca.

What awards do we give?

There are a number of awards given each year at the Science Atlantic conferences. The value and criteria for most recurring awards are listed on the Science Atlantic awards page, found here. As well, conference coordinators may receive awards for one time only (such as text books from publishers). These are at your discretion.

Last updated:

August 11, 2022