Office of Culture, Access and Belonging

Introduction
Since its inception, MANRRS has emphasized the importance of the need for strong, effective communication skills. MANRRS has coupled this with an equal commitment to help students learn how to process research information as a necessary component to professional and academic excellence. Through programming such as the Jr MANRRS Symposium, the National Society of MANRRS provides its members with opportunities to develop, refine and express their skills via networking activities and contests.

General Benefits to Jr. MANRRS Participants

• Improved ability to read, understand and handle academic and research information.
• Improved levels of confidence in discussing information in public places, with peers and employers.
• Improved diction, word power, enunciation, critical thinking, and articulation skills.
• Improved ability to speak succinctly, conveying ideas effectively.
• Improved ability to engage in the discussion of important information.
• Development of important social/business skills- communication courtesies, taking turns in conversation, disagreeing without being disagreeable, questioning, and probing the thoughts of others effectively.

Application Deadline
All contestants must submit their application package for the appropriate contest by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on February 28, 2025. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered for participation.

Submission