ACM/IEEE SEC'25 Student Research Competition

The ACM/IEEE Symposium on Edge Computing (SEC'25) will host a Student Research Competition (SRC) to provide a unique opportunity for students to present their original research in the field of edge computing. The SRC aims to recognize outstanding student contributions, facilitate interaction between students and distinguished researchers, and offer valuable feedback on their work.

Guidelines

• Eligibility: The competition is open to all student attendants.
• Individual Contributions: Submissions should focus on an individual's research contribution. While multi-author projects are permitted, the student participant must be the primary author and must be prepared to present and be evaluated on their specific contributions to the project.
• Enrollment and Membership: Participants must be currently enrolled in a university. A valid ACM student membership and SEC'25 conference registration are required for the designated student presenter.

Selection Process

The SRC will be conducted in two rounds:

• First Round (Poster&Demo submission): Judges will evaluate participants' research based on their submitted abstract and a poster presentation. The judging criteria will include:
  • Originality and significance of the research
  • Technical quality and depth of the work
  • Clarity and effectiveness of the poster presentation
• Second Round (Research Talk):A select group of students from the first round will advance to the second round. They will give a short presentation on their research, followed by a Q&A session with a panel of judges.

Awards

The first, second, and third place winners will be announced at the banquet.

Submission

Students who submit to the SEC'25 Poster or Demo Sessions will be automatically considered for the SRC. The abstract should describe recently completed or ongoing research in an area relevant to edge computing. If the work is part of a larger group project, the submission must clearly state the student's individual contributions.

For detailed instructions on formatting and submission deadlines, please refer to the official SEC'25 Posters and Demos pages.

SRC Chair

Longfei Shangguan, University of Pittsburgh

Contact

For any questions regarding the Student Research Competition at SEC'25, please contact the SRC chair: Longfei Shangguan (longfei@Pitt.edu).