PRESENTER GUIDELINES
Congratulations on your acceptance as a presenter at the Graduate Student Research Symposium (GSRS ‘25) on May 3, 2025. Please review the information on this page for specific details on how to prepare for your poster or oral presentation.
Poster Presentations
Display your poster and discuss your project with people who stop by your table. This Poster Information and Guidelines has details on poster format, templates to use, sample posters from last year’s GSRS event, and information on how to print your poster.
- We recommend using the GSRS Poster Templates to prepare your poster. Download the templates from the Poster Information and Guidelines.
- Recommended size: 24 (l) x36 (w) poster with a 0.25 inch margin
- We will provide trifold display boards and clips at the symposium for your printed poster. The tri-fold display will fit 24×36 posters only. (If you print your poster at a different size or orientation, please bring your own posterboard for display)
Oral Presentations
Duration: Prepare to give a 15-minute oral presentation with 5 minutes for Q&A
- Bring your laptop/chromebook to hook up and use for your presentation.
- Have your presentation slides ready on your device.
- Practice your presentation prior to May 3 with a peer or family member. It is helpful to practice what you will say and time yourself to make sure you are able to address all your key points within 15 minutes.
Join Us for the Develop your GSRS ‘25 Poster/Presentation webinar
When: April 11, 2025 from 3:30-4:30PM
At this webinar, faculty will go over best practices for developing your GSRS ‘25 poster and presentation. There will be time during the webinar to work on your posters/presentations and faculty mentors will be there to provide feedback and answer questions. Find more webinar details and RSVP links here. Zoom link will be provided when you RSVP.
About GSRS ‘25
GSRS ’25 is an opportunity for COE Graduate Students to:
- Develop a presentation or poster based on your Master’s or Doctoral project; Works in Progress are welcome.
- Practice and develop your proposal writing and conference presentation skills.
- Get constructive feedback from faculty, peers, and community participants on the day of the conference.
The Symposium allows you to develop scholarly skills, share your work with others, and learn about the work being done by COE graduate students.