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The Research and Innovation Week Undergraduate Poster Session will take place Tuesday, April 1, 2-5 p.m. in the Moody Hall Atrium.  Prizes are awarded for the Top 3 posters overall.

Sign up to present

All SMU undergraduate students are eligible to present posters of their work.

The deadline to sign up is Monday, March 24.

How do I design a poster?

Most people create academic posters with templates made in Powerpoint. There are numerous templates available online, including our . For this poster session, the poster must be smaller than 46x46 inches.

Check out 2023's winning posters for inspiration:

Posters will go on boards like these:

Where do I print a poster?

You can have your poster printed through Copy Central or any local print shop. Posters generally run $50-75. Ask your professor if your department has any funds for printing.

What do I do during the session?

You are not required to be present the entire session, but do try to stand by your poster for the majority of the time. When people come by, you can give them an "elevator pitch" (3-4 sentences) so they get a general idea. Some may have questions for you! Any time it is slow, we encourage you to check out other posters.

Can you help me?

Yes! The Office of Engaged Learning is hosting several coaching essions to help participants prepare for the session:

Coaching session: Research Poster Design Tips (on Zoom)

• How do you communicate research effectively on a poster? This workshop will show you templates, best practices, and provide feedback on posters-in-progress.
• Two sessions to choose from. Click the buttons to register.

Coaching session: The Elevator Pitch - for Research  (on Zoom)

• Can you explain your research in 3 sentences? Learn how to explain what you do in a succinct and engaging way. Recommended for everyone presenting on Research and Innovation Week.
• Two sessions to choose from. Click the buttons to register: