NSU Case Competitions | Nova Southeastern University

NSU Case Competitions | Nova Southeastern University
NSU Case Competitions
CAPS
Students
NSU Research Case Competitions
Presented by the Center for Academic & Professional Success (CAPS)
Solve Real Problems. Build Real Skills. Make a Real
Impact.
Are you ready to tackle real- world healthcare challenges—and stand out to graduate
schools, employers, and scholarship committees?
NSU’s Research Case Competitions empower students to create solutions for today’s
most urgent health issues. Whether you're designing tools for post-stroke recovery,
launching a wellness campaign, or accelerating autoimmune diagnosis, you'll be using
research, creativity, and teamwork to make a difference.
What is a Case Competition?
Each case competition begins with a real or research-based healthcare challenge presented
as a detailed case scenario, including background information and relevant data. Students
form multidisciplinary teams of 3–6 members to analyze the problem, conduct research,
and develop innovative, actionable solutions through a written proposal and/or solution
product development.
The competition then moves to the presentation phase, where all teams share their
work through virtual presentations or a poster symposium. In some competitions, top
teams are selected to deliver live, in-person presentations to a panel of expert judges
representing NSU faculty, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
This two-part format allows every participant to showcase both their research and
communication skills, gaining valuable experience to prepare for healthcare careers
and graduate studies.
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Why participate in Case Competitions?
1 ExEL Unit toward NSU Experiential Learning requirements
40 Verified Research Hours Certificate
Certificate of Completion (for résumés & graduate school apps)
Gift Card Prizes for top teams ($300–$500)
Hands-on experience in innovation, critical thinking, and real-world healthcare delivery
Interdisciplinary collaboration across majors like Public Health, Biology, Psychology,
Speech-Language Pathology, Nutrition, Health Sciences, and more
How do Case Competitions work?
Read the case description & form a team
Sign up via the link in the case description
Attend a virtual orientation or watch the recording
Submit your written proposal and supporting materials
Present at the symposium or virtual showcase
Earn research hours, ExEL credit, and compete for prizes!
Past Case Competition Descriptions
What do I get for participating?
Each competition will have incentives for the winners and participants. Each employer
or campus partner is required to provide a prize for the winning team (e.g., scholarships,
gift cards etc.) Each student will receive one
ExEL
unit credit for the completion of a case competition. Meet with your Career Adviser
to learn more about this amazing opportunity and steps needed to receive
ExEL
credit.
Upcoming Case Competitions
Ready to dive into the deep end? Learn more about our upcoming case competitions below:
VIRTUAL SESSIONS
Tuesday, September 9, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Speech-Language Pathology: Post-Stroke Case Competition
Thursday, September 11, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Public Health: Vaping & Tobacco Prevention Info Session
Friday, September 12, Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Biology: Solving Diagnostic Delays in Autoimmune Diseases
Contact Information
Ready to dive in? We’re here to help!
f you have any questions, please email the
Center for Academic and Professional Success at
caps@nova.edu
or call
(954) 262-7990
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Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST
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Monday's 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. via Zoom
Undergraduate Career and Academic Advising Drop-in Hours
Monday and Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. via Phone or In-person