Graduate Exhibition
A showcase of graduate student research and creative scholarship
The Graduate Exhibition celebrates research and creative scholarship as an integral and exciting part of graduate education at Penn State. Established in 1986, the Graduate Exhibition places special emphasis on communicating research and creative endeavor to a general audience. All Exhibition activities are free and open to the public.
2026 Graduate Exhibition
Thank you to all exhibitors and judges who participated in the 2026 Graduate Exhibition! Award recipients will be announced in the next few days. Stay tuned!
2026 Graduate Exhibition by the Numbers
260
total graduate student participants
22
videos
214
research poster presentations
9
design presentations
8
visual arts exhibits
7
performances
What is the Graduate Exhibition?
Learn the benefits of the Graduate Exhibition from 2025 participants Tanveer Ahmed, Breanna Bone, and Jacob Seiler.
Categories and Awards
Students can present exhibits in one of five categories (research, art, design, performance, or video) and be eligible for several Exhibition awards.
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For Judges
Faculty, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and members of the Penn State community at large can serve as judges to help students hone their communication skills.
Learn MoreContact Us
If you have questions, you can reach out to the Graduate Exhibition Planning Committee.
