Student Academic Showcase

2024 artwork display and poster presentation in the Collaboratory

The Student Academic Showcase is a campus-wide celebration featuring student learning and research journeys, collaborations, community partners, and networking.

This annual showcase is a comprehensive event featuring students’ research and learning projects across all academic disciplines. It provides a platform for students to showcase their achievements and raise awareness on diverse topics from environmental studies to educational improvements.

The event includes film screenings, student-led talks and exhibitions, artwork displays, oral presentations, and a poster session. The showcase is planned for May 13-15, 2025. Project submissions were due by March 21, 2025.

A slide for faculty lectures, Submission Guidelines for Students handout, posters, and social media posts can be downloaded from the promo kit folder.

Plan Ahead Workshops

Effective Poster Design Workshop

Monday, April 28, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Designing an academic poster requires more than just putting information on a page. It’s about communicating your research clearly and effectively. This workshop will guide you through the essentials of poster design, content organization, and visual communication, helping you create a professional and engaging presentation.
Register for the Poster Design Workshop

Poster Printing

Connected Learning will place a bulk order for posters, and pay for them, prior to the event. Posters need to be sent in by May 5 to qualify. Directions will be posted in late April, on this page. Poster sizes should be formatted to 32″ tall x 40″ wide (same as the UG Research Symposium). No extensions or late submissions will be allowed, as the printing company needs several days to process the large order.

Oral Presentation Workshop

Tuesday, May 6, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Join us for the Oral Presentation workshop tailored specifically for students gearing up to present their research findings at the Student Academic Showcase. Learn essential tips and techniques to deliver a compelling oral presentation. From structuring your content to perfecting your delivery, this workshop will equip you with the skills you need to confidently showcase your research.
Register for the Oral Presentation Workshop

Poster Drop-In Hours

Thursday, May 8 at the Truly House
Get last minute help and review with building your poster. More details to come.

Schedule

Below is a tentative schedule, with a more substantial one being detailed in late April.

Tuesday, May 13
- 6 – 8PM: Collaboratory Kickoff
Wednesday, May 14, Oral presentations
- 9am – 1pm, THEME: Data Analysis & Visualization (DISC-252)
- 1:15pm – 5pm, THEME: To be determined (UW2-205)
Thursday, May 15, 9AM – 5PM: Poster & oral presentations
- Posters will be up in the Collaboratory (DH-152) from 10am-4pm
  - Presenters will be asked to be nearby their posters for 2 hours of the day.
- Oral Presentations
  - 9am – 1pm, THEME: To be determined (UW1-261)
  - 1:30 – 5pm, THEME: To be determined (UW2-131)

All of the students I nominated were very excited. It gave them an opportunity to take themselves seriously as researchers and they learned a lot about how to give a professional presentation, including how to handle the Q&A. It was a tremendous learning experience and confidence builder. I also saw families there beaming with pride at what their kids were achieving.
Dr. Yolanda Padilla, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences