Sponsorship Opportunities | 2016
WMRUGS | November 5, 2016 Van Andel Institute | Grand Rapids, Michigan Conference Objectives
The tenth annual West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science For Business and Industry: Research Conference (WMRUGS) brings together more than 300 • Address local, regional and state-wide students and faculty at Van Andel Institute for a day of learning employment needs, especially and networking. Undergraduate students present their work in a future needs in biomedical and medical professional setting and hear stimulating talks on current trends in industries. biology, chemistry, physics and more. For Students: Using poster presentations, a popular format for research and clinical • Share research projects with other college vignettes, students communicate concepts and data to an audience students, faculty and research scientists; using a combination of visuals and text. This allows the author to • Build a network of peers with similar meet and speak informally with interested viewers, facilitating a interests and experience; greater exchange of ideas and networking opportunities. • Hear stimulating talks on current topics in biology, chemistry, physics and more; In 2015, student presenters from these 19 institutions of higher • Meet graduate school recruiters. learning participated: Alma College, Aquinas College, Calvin College, Central Michigan University, Cornerstone University, Ferris State For Undergraduate Institutions: University, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State • Retain students by affirming their interest University, Hope College, Indiana Wesleyan University, Kalamazoo in the sciences; College, Michigan State University, Muskegon Community College, • Motivate students to pursue science-related University of Georgia, University of Michigan, University of Michigan- careers and/or graduate school. Flint, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Van Andel Institute/Van Andel Research Institute, Western Michigan University. For Graduate Schools: • Recruit high-caliber students.
Van Andel Institute WMRUGS Sponsorship Opportunities | 2016 Sponsorship Levels and Benefits Additional Recognition and Promotion
Title Sponsor (1) - $3,000 • Displayed on flat screen televisions throughout • Name/logo on invitation Van Andel Institute • Full-page ad in Abstract Booklet • Van Andel Institute website • Brief comments from stage by company • Donor sign at registration representative • Listing in Van Andel Institute’s 2016 Annual Report • 8’ display table • Feature article in Van Andel Institute’s Highlights of Hope newsletter Keynote Speaker Sponsor (1) - $1,500 • Quarter-page ad in Abstract Booklet • On-screen logo • 8’ display table
Contact: Aubrie Bruinsma Poster Session Sponsor (2) - $750 Special Events Coordinator • Half-page ad in Abstract Booklet 616.234.5821 | [email protected] • Logo on way-finding signage • 8’ display table
Supporting Sponsor (Unlimited) - $500 • Eighth-page ad in Abstract Booklet • 8’ display table
Numerical Impact | 2015 Results
366 153 19 18 24 attendees student institutions graduate school disciplines presenters represented recruiters represented
About Van Andel Institute
Van Andel Institute (VAI) is an independent biomedical research and science education organization committed to improving the health and enhancing the lives of current and future generations. Established by Jay and Betty Van Andel in 1996 in Grand Rapids, Mich., VAI has grown into a premiere research and educational institution that supports the work of more than 350 scientists, educators and staff. Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI), the education division of VAI, is dedicated to strengthening science education and preparing and motivating individuals to pursue science or science-related professions.
WMRUGS Sponsorship Opportunities | 2016 vai.org | 333 Bostwick Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503