About the Student Symposium Awards
Keys / Litten / Smith Awards for Undergraduate Student Achievement
The Keys/Litten/Smith awards were established in memory of Dr. Linda Keys, Mr. Jeffrey Litten, and Ms. Sandra Smith who worked in SPA (then the Office of Academic Research and Sponsored Programs) for a combined thirty years.
Linda, Jeff, and Sandi were great cheerleaders for the Student Symposium and all-around supporters of student engagement in Research Projects. Accordingly, the awards recognize participants for their outstanding research or creative endeavors presented at the Student Symposium.
The top three (3) highest scored undergraduate exhibits will receive $200 each, per group.
James Pyle Award for Undergraduate Excellence
The James Pyle award was established in 2022 in honor of James Pyle, former Director of the Office of Academic Research & Sponsored Programs.
The James Pyle Award for Undergraduate Excellence includes a prize of $300.
The Graduate School at Ball State University: Graduate Student Excellence
In 2019, the Graduate School at Ball State University became an official partner of the Student Symposium and sponsors the Graduate Student awards.
The top three (3) highest scored graduate exhibits will receive $200 each, per group.