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Information for Presenters

Getting ready to present at Days of Discovery? Here’s everything you need to know to make your presentation a success!

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Interested in Presenting?

Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Days of Discovery Research Symposium! Students and faculty are invited to showcase their research through poster presentations. Register now to secure your spot!

Register to Present

 

Abstract Writing Workshops:

Poster Development Workshop:

All presenters are required to check in before their presentation and collect a packet containing their name tag, poster, certificate of attendance, lunch ticket, and other conference materials.

  • Printed Posters: Presenters who have submitted their posters for printing through the Office of Research must pick them up in advance during one of the designated pickup times listed below.
  • Check-In Options: Presenters who do not need to pick up a printed poster may check in during the scheduled times below or on the day of the event.
    • Monday, April 14, 2025; 10 a.m. to Noon.; SULB Concourse
    • Tuesday, April 15, 2025; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; SULB Concourse
    • Wednesday, April 16, 2025; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; SULB Concourse
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  • Posters will be displayed on easels. We recommend using hard-mounted, flat presentation boards that do not exceed 48 inches (W) x 36 inches (H). If you have a paper poster, cardboard backing will be available at the event for temporary mounting.
  • Printing & Pickup: Posters submitted to the Undergraduate Research Office for printing must be picked up in advance.
  • Setup Time: Presenters should arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled presentation to set up their posters. Setup begins at 8 A.M. on April 17.
  • Poster Placement: Spaces are not assigned; faculty and students may choose a location that best suits their needs.
  • Additional Display Items: For presenters who indicated during registration that they will display books, artifacts or other items, a limited number of tables will be available. We recommend setting up at least 15 minutes before the session.
  • Post-Session Cleanup: Presenters are responsible for collecting their posters after the presentation session.

Several resources for developing scientific posters are listed below:

The Office of Research offers free poster printing for participants (students and faculty) who register to present during the event.

Poster Guidelines & Submission Instructions:

  • Design Requirements: Posters must be created in PowerPoint using a Custom Slide Size of 48 in (W) x 36 in (H) and saved as a PDF.
  • Templates: Students may use the following pre-sized PowerPoint templates:

Poster Submission Deadline & Pickup:

  • Final posters must be submitted by April 4, 2025, via the Poster Printing Submission Portal.
  • Only one poster per registered team will be printed.
  • Please ensure that your poster is final, edited, and reviewed before submission, as reprints will not be possible.
  • Printed posters will be available for pickup during the designated times listed below.
    • Monday, April 14, 2025; 10 a.m. to Noon.; SULB Concourse
    • Tuesday, April 15, 2025; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; SULB Concourse
    • Wednesday, April 16, 2025; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; SULB Concourse