Attend

Overview

During RISE Info Sessions, you will learn:

• What RISE is – A showcase for ideas, findings, impact. A showcase for you!
• Who participates – Undergraduates, Masters students, PhD students, Faculty, and Staff
• Why participation matters – Sharing research. Professional development. Networking. Recognition. Opportunity.

Most importantly, there will be detailed information about:

• How to participate.
• What resources are available.
• What to expect.

Upcoming Sessions

• CSSH – September 16
• DMSB & NUSL – October 15
• CAMD & KCCS – November 13
• BCHS, COE & COS – December 12
• CPS – January 2020

Schedule

Download the RISE Event App – CrowdCompass Attendee Hub

• In your App Store, search for “CrowdCompass AttendeeHub.”
• Download and open the app.
• Click “Let’s Find the Event” and search for “RISE:2019.”
• Login to access all of the powerful features:
  • View RISE presentation posters
  • Floor plan of Expo
  • Campus Map
  • Schedule of RISE happenings
  • Interactive voting for the People’s Choice, $2,500 cash, RISE Award
  • Sponsorship information

Parking

• Parking available at Columbus Garage, 775 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 or Renaissance Garage, 835 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02120.

Bags and Backpacks

• All bags will be searched by NUPD prior to entering Cabot.
• Any bags and backpacks over 12″ x 12″ x 12″ are not permitted on the RISE floor and will be stored at a staffed Coat Check area.

Registration

• Please check in at registration kiosks, print your name badge, and then explore the floor.

The RISE Awards

• Attend the RISE Awards and see if you voted for the People’s Choice winner. Intriguing speakers, powerful networking, tasty desserts, and stunning architecture included!

Schedule

Registration

• Check in at registration kiosks between 8:30am and 9:30am to ensure your presentation is mounted by 9:45am.
• Make note of your Abstract Number and don’t forget your poster!
• Poster Location is printed on your name tag.
• A member of your group must be present at the poster at all times since Judges will be circulating and ready to hear your pitch.

Attire

• Business attire is required. Backpacks are not permitted, and all bags will be subject to search by NUPD.

Finalists

• At 1:45pm, finalists will be posted on RISE monitors near the podium and notified by email.
• Check monitors/email for results, and remember, if you are a finalist, a minimum of one team member must be present at The RISE Awards.

Wrap Up

• Posters are to remain until 2:00pm and must be removed promptly after. Northeastern is not responsible for remaining posters.

Schedule

Parking

• Parking available at Columbus Garage, 775 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 or Renaissance Garage, 835 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02120 for those with a pre-issued parking pass.

Check-In

• Check in at Judges Registration between 8:30am and 9:30am (Cabot Center).

Timing

• Be mindful of time spent with each presenter and mingling with fellow judges in order to ensure final scores are submitted by 1:00pm. If scores are not submitted by the deadline, presenters become ineligible for awards.

Material

• At registration, you will receive a name badge and iPad for judging.

Lunch

• Lunch will be available between 11:00am and 1:00pm in the Team Room. Food is not permitted on the RISE floor.

Private Reception

• Following the close of the RISE exhibit, you will be escorted to the Private Reception where you can mingle with fellow judges, Northeastern leadership and faculty, and industry elites.