Summer Undergraduate Research Poster Session

Students giving poster presentations will submit a PDF of their poster. View KU poster templates.

• Required: Upload a PDF of your poster (must be no more than 10MB in size).

• Upload a YouTube video and paste the link of the video voiceover (2-3 minutes recommended) of the presenter describing the work/poster.

• View the Poster Presentation Guide (.pdf) 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.

1. 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.  View the KU Writing Center's tips for writing abstracts.

2. Review your title and abstract with your research mentor and make any suggested revisions. 

3. Please register by 11:59PM, Sunday, July 16th.

4. Once you register your presentation, an automated email will be sent to the main presenter/registrant and it will include the presentation submission link.

5. 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:  

• 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:

• "Poster Presentation Basics" video

• KU Research Poster Templates

• Poster Rubric (.pdf) - a guide to use for creating an effective poster

• Presentation Preparation Resources (.pdf)

• Poster Presentation Guide (.pdf)