UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The deadline to submit an abstract for the 2013 College of Engineering Research Symposium (CERS) is quickly coming.

Students who wish to have their research projects considered for the annual showcase must submit an abstract to the CERS 2013 website by Jan. 10.

The April 2 event is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Students will compete for research and travel grants totaling $5,000 for best undergraduate and graduate paper and poster.

For more information and to submit an abstract, go to http://cers.engr.psu.edu.