Research Poster Presentation
The Research Poster Presentation option is open to graduate students from all disciplines to present their research in person to a general audience in the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus. This category is distinguished from the Design option in that the focus is on the research project and not the design of a product.
Share your research, scholarship, or creative activity — and refine your research communication skills — while competing for cash prizes.
Registration is now open!
Register today! Submit your poster by Friday, March 6 for free poster printing, sponsored by the Fox Graduate School.
Categories
- Arts and Humanities
- Engineering
- Health and Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences and Mathematics
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
Want us to print your poster for free?
To have your poster printed courtesy of the Fox Graduate School, please follow these steps:
- Check your poster size. Posters must be 36 inches wide by 48 inches tall in vertical orientation. If you need help, view PowerPoint instructions for preparing slide sizes. If you haven’t started your poster yet, we recommend that you start with our blank poster template.
- Submit your poster by Friday, March 6 at 11:59 p.m. Email your poster as an attachment to copycenter@psu.edu using the subject line, "S171435 - Graduate Poster Exhibition".
If you miss the deadline, you will be responsible for printing your poster yourself. Printing is available through Penn State's Multimedia and Print Center.
Research Poster Subcategory Prizes:
Please note, for this category there will be a first, second, and third place award recipient for each of the five presentation categories.
- First place: $1,000
- Second place: $500
- Third place: $250
Previous Poster Example
Access an example of a poster that scored well at a previous Graduate Exhibition, specifically in the domain of balancing text and graphics.
Poster Format and Recommended Template
Posters must be:
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Vertical. Regardless of whether the poster is printed by the Fox Graduate School or the student, it's required to be portrait in its format.
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Sized 36x48 inches. This ensures two posters can fit comfortably on to each poster board on the day of the event.
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In PDF format in its final version. Preferred resolution is 225-300 DPI.
Recommended Poster Template
Tips and Guidelines
Review tips and guidelines to help when you are ready to create your poster.
Rubric
| Category | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Communication of Objective and Significance | The student clearly and concisely conveys the project’s objective and significance, using accessible language. Technical terms are explained in a way that an educated non-expert can understand. |
| Explanation of Project Design and Methodology | The project design and methods are logically presented, clearly explained, and understandable to a general audience. |
| Explanation of Results, Conclusions, and Potential Impact of the Research | The research results are clearly presented, and the conclusions are clearly articulated based on the results; the potential impact or implications of the research are communicated in a way that is understandable to an educated non-expert. |
| Visual Presentation of Poster | The poster is visually appealing, uses engaging graphics and text, and is easy to read, while supporting the understanding of the project. |
| Overall Presentation | The student communicates clearly and professionally, staying concise and responding effectively to questions. |