Summer Undergraduate Research Poster Session

KU's Summer Poster Session provides a venue for undergraduate students to share the results of their research and creative projects. KU students and students who are visiting the university for the summer to do research with KU faculty are encouraged to share their work!

Online Summer Poster Session

Official Event Dates:

8AM, Wed., July 24- 5PM, Fri., July 26, 2024

This event will remain online for viewing after July 26th for one year.

Event URL: symposium.foragerone.com/summer-2024-undergraduate-research-poster-session

Registration Deadline: 11:59PM, Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Presentation Materials Must be Uploaded by 8AM, Monday, July 22, 2024

Poster presentation:

For students giving poster presentations (see KU poster templates here) they will submit a PDF of their poster.

Required: Upload a PDF of poster (must be no more than 10MB in size).
Upload a YouTube video and paste link of video voice over (2-3 minutes recommended) of presenter describing the work/poster.
Here is the Poster Presentation Guide that contains additional information.

This will be a public event, so presenters should communicate with their mentor about their presentation before they submit it. If students are presenting research that is proprietary, please consult with us about options for presenting your work.

Presenters are expected to check their presentation at least two times per day during the event to respond to any comments.

Write a draft of a title and abstract or artist statement of no more than 250 words describing your research/creative scholarship. The title and abstract will be posted online, so be sure to review them carefully. The KU Writing Center website provides tips for writing abstracts.
Review your title and abstract with your research mentor and make any suggested revisions.
Please register by 11:59PM, Sunday, July 16th.
Once you register your presentation, an automated email will be sent to the main presenter/registrant and it will include the presentation submission link.
Please upload your presentation by 11:59PM on Sunday, July 23rd.

Getting the Mentoring You Need

Wednesday, June 20th, 4:00-5:00 p.m., 201 Summerfield Hall

Presenter: Erin Wolfram, Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

A good mentor can help a new researcher navigate the content knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to excel in research and creative work. As an undergraduate student, what can you do to make sure you are getting the mentoring you need to take off? This workshop will give you strategies to use to get the training and support you need as an undergraduate researcher. Join us for a fun discussion!

Abstract Writing & Poster Presentation Basics Workshop

Wednesday, June 26th, 4:00-5:00 p.m., 201 Summerfield Hall

Presenter: Jennifer Rupp, Writing Center

Writing an abstract can be a challenging task, especially if you have never done it before. Come to this workshop to learn abstract-writing basics. This workshop will be especially helpful to those who need an abstract to register to present at KU's Summer Undergraduate Research Poster Session, but this workshop is open to any undergraduates interested in refining their abstract-writing skills.

Presenter: Dawn Tallchief, Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

Join us for a session about the nuts and bolts of putting together a poster presentation. Information will be shared about preparing a YouTube video of your poster elevator pitch which is a required component. A review of the submission form will also be provided.

Professional Online Identity for Undergraduate Researchers

Tuesday, July 9th, 4:00-4:45 p.m. via Zoom

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://kansas.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpf-ugpjIiHNZ2RR-bpXlofHBHy3ZMgu_m
After registering, you will receive an automated confirmation email containing the login information for the meeting.

Presenter: Andrew Moses, University Career Center

At this workshop you will learn about how to portray a professional image online. You will learn more about LinkedIn and how to convey your research experiences online.

*Poster Presentation Resources***

Refer to the resources listed below for information and guidance about creating a poster presentation.

Prepare a poster describing your research.
Refer to the Poster Presentation Guide listed below.
You will create a 2-3 minute poster talk and voiceover for the online event of your presentation explaining your poster. You will generate a link of your video voiceover of your presentation on YouTube and then upload the link of your video to the Symposium by ForagerOne event site via the submission form. You will also upload a PDF of your poster.

Helpful links for preparing a poster presentation: