Graduate Research Symposium Presentation Guidelines

Don't miss the chance to showcase your work!

The Graduate Research Symposium provides graduate students with a unique educational and networking event, providing an invaluable experience that will benefit students in and outside of the classroom long after graduation. 

Presentation Guidelines

Both the production of the posters and associated costs are the responsibility of the presenters.

Please check with your faculty research advisor/faculty sponsoring your project for additional details. Students are responsible for bringing copies of their final reports/presentations as a handout, as well as essentials should your project require additional materials (push-pins, tape, pens, etc. will be provided).

The following presentation options are available to students:

 

Poster Presentation

Poster Presentation (Presenters accompany their display to deliver content and answer questions from attendees): Please check with your faculty member or academic program to confirm dimensions of your poster. Some industries, i.e. healthcare, require a specific size. A good size to use if you have no restrictions is 48” wide x 36” high. Clips with pins are provided to hold the posters up on the panel/drapery; therefore, students must use plain poster paper (laminated or plain) that fit the designated dimensions.

Easel Presentation

(Presenters accompany their display to deliver content and answer questions from attendees): Students must use a sturdy/firm board (also known as foam board) which is lightweight yet strong enough to stand alone on an easel. Check with your faculty member or program about specific dimensions. A good size to use if you have no restrictions is 48” wide x 36” high. Please see sample:

Table Top Presentation

Table Top Presentation (Presenters accompany their display to deliver content and answer questions from attendees): You will be using a tri-fold/z -fold sturdy board display. You may be provided a cocktail table or a part of a rectangular table. Feel free to bring in props and/or handouts related to your research.Please see sample:

PowerPoint Presentation

PowerPoint Presentation (Presenters deliver content and answer questions from attendees as they visit each station. Each presentation should include the goal of the research, appropriate context, methods, methodology, expected or current findings, as well as future goals): You will need to bring your own laptop and the laptop should be fully charged (outlets may not be near your table). You may be provided a cocktail table or a part of a rectangular table. You are encouraged to print out your PPT slides and provide them as handouts as well as bring any other props related to your research. Please note that we will not be able to provide you with any additional tables due to the number of expected presentations.Please see sample: