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Madani-Gordaninejad Speech Competition

Faramarz Gordaninejad, a Regents and Foundation professor of the Mechanical Engineering Department, retired in 2017 after 33 years of service to the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­. He established the Madani-Gordaninejad Speech Competition in memory of his wife, Azita Madani Gordaninejad, in 2018. The goal of the speech competition is to improve those skills of engineering students.

Speech finalists announced

  • Stephen Bard: "Advancing Roller Coasters with Adaptive Spike Motor Technology"
  • Joshua Baughman: "Why Engineers Should Care Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Linguistics"
  • Paris Acosta:  "A Mirror into the Human Psyche and the Bionic Smile"
  • Henry Dalton: "The Risks of Artificial Intelligence and Methods for Mitigating Its Impact"
  • Nathan Ly: "Glimpse of Genius: A look at Historical Great Minds and How Innovation is Born"

Watch the 2025 competition!

The competition is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 11 in DMS 102.

Rules and guidelines

  • The subject of the presentation must be innovative and/or informative and can be technical or non-technical.
  • Quality abstracts with logical and compelling discussions of a single topic will be selected for the final speech competition. Presentation coaching and feedback will be available for students selected to present.
  • $2,500 in total cash prizes awarded to the best three presentations.

Eligibility

You must be a current undergraduate student in the College of Engineering at the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­.

Abstract

  • Original submission by a single individual only.
  • Maximum 200 words.
  • MLA or another standard format is recommended.
  • Must be submitted to website by 11:59 p.m. March 7.

Speech

  • Must be 10 minutes.
  • After 12 minutes, you will be asked to conclude.
  • Visual aids are optional.
  • Must arrive by 3:45 p.m.
  • Drawing for speaking order will occur at 4 p.m. sharp.
  • Wear professional attire.
  • Professional behavior is required during all speeches.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Angelina Padilla, Ph.D.
Βι¶ΉΣ³»­
Palmer Engineering 204B
775-784-6901
angelinapadilla@unr.edu

Submit a speech topic