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Vision 30%
Is the submission compelling, inspiring, and forward looking? Does it provide an innovative or creative solution to the needs of graduate students and/or graduate education?
Impact 25%
Does the idea have potential for significant impact on STEM graduate students and/or graduate education?
Potential for Success 20%
Is the idea viable?
Rationale 15%
Does the author articulate effectively the needs of graduate students and how her/his proposed idea addresses those needs? Does the author explain how and why the idea would help graduate students and/or improve graduate education? Is the idea adequately developed?
Presentation 10%
Is the submission effectively written?