Research Poster Day

Eighteenth Annual Research, Innovation and Creative Scholarship Graduate Poster Presentation 

• Date/time: Thursday, April 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (poster display and competition from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., lunch and award ceremony from Noon to 1 p.m.)
• Location: Waldo Library, 1st floor (poster display and competition), Waldo Library, Graduate Student Commons, Room 3028 (lunch and award ceremony).

Why Participate?

This is a great opportunity for WMU graduate students to promote university scholarship and be recognized for their research. It is also a way to gain experience in giving presentations that can be listed on your resume and/or CV. Prizes for outstanding presentations will be announced the day of the event.

When to Participate

The Research, Innovation and Creative Scholarship Graduate Poster Day will take place on Thursday, April 10 at Waldo Library, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. to set up your poster. The award ceremony will begin at noon in the Waldo Library, Graduate Student Commons (room 3028).

Time Commitment

Students should be present to set up for their poster presentation at 8:30 a.m. on April 10. Judging will take place between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., and students must be present to give oral presentations in support of their projects. Students are encouraged to stay for the award presentation from Noon to 1 p.m. in the Waldo Library, Graduate Student Commons (Room 3028).

Responsibilities

WMU graduate students engaged in research will create visual poster displays outlining a research project of their choosing. Collaborative posters that include more than one student are welcome, although only one prize per poster will be awarded. Students will discuss their poster with at least two judges selected to critique their work. 

Nominations

WMU graduate students wishing to participate in the Annual Research, Innovation and Creative Scholarship Graduate Poster Presentation should contact their department chair or graduate advisor. The department chair, graduate advisor, or designated departmental individual must submit the department’s nominations to Paige Warner, WMU Graduate College, at paige.warner@wmich.edu.