Research Award
Penn State Harrisburg Spring 2024 Research Poster Exhibition
Sponsored by Penn State Harrisburg Library
Important Dates
- Monday, March 18, 11:59 pm: Abstracts due
- Friday, March 22: Accepted posters notified
- Friday, March 29: Completed research posters due for printing
- Monday, April 8, 4:45 - 6:45 pm, Morrison Gallery/LIB 101: Poster Exhibition. At least one presenter per poster must attend to answer questions from judges.
Who can participate?
Any current Penn State Harrisburg Student, undergraduate or graduate, is welcome to participate. You must submit an abstract (250 words or less) and contact information by Monday, March 18 at 11:59 pm in order to be considered for participation in the Exhibition in April. Students selected to participate will be notified by Friday, March 22. Selected students must submit a file of their completed poster by Friday, March 29 in order to receive a free poster print. Posters not received by the deadline will need to be printed at the presenter's expense. Groups of students may participate, but any monetary awards will be given to the first listed author. It is the responsibility of the group to determine an equitable division of the prize. All prize winners will receive an individual certificate of award.
What are the prizes?
Monetary prizes will be awarded to the top posters presented by undergraduate and graduate students.
Is this the same as the University Undergraduate Exhibition? Can I present my poster in both places?
No, it is not the same as the University Undergraduate Exhibition, but many of our processes are the same.
You can present your poster at both exhibitions, but you must apply to each exhibition separately in order to participate in each. Application information for the University Undergraduate Exhibition is available here. Penn State Harrisburg Library will permit students to exhibit the same project they may also present at the University Undergraduate Exhibition at the Harrisburg Research Poster Exhibition.
Research Workshops (via Zoom)
Consider attending some or all of these workshops -- note that some may be repeat topics. We strongly recommend attending Designing and Creating an Effective Research Poster and Presenting Your Research Poster if you have not previously participated in a research poster exhibition. You will need to register for each workshop you wish to attend in order to obtain the Zoom link. If you cannot attend live, please still register in order to receive session materials via email. Recommended workshops for 2024 presenters are listed below.
- March 13, 2024, 6:00 pm: How to present your research (use visualization software)Are you ready to take your research presentation to the next level? Join us for an insightful session with our Undergraduate Research Ambassadors from various majors as they share their experiences and expertise in presenting research effectively. Our ambassadors will guide you through the essentials of clear and engaging research communication, providing tips on both design and visualization software use. Whether you're preparing for a conference or exhibition, these insights will help you communicate your work with confidence and clarity.
- March 20, 2024, 3:30 pm: Designing and Creating Effective Research PostersCreating a research poster can be a daunting process. How do you arrange all your information onto one piece of paper? In this workshop, you can expect to learn about the best practices for creating visually appealing and effective posters along with having the opportunity to put those best practices to use! This workshop is great for those participating in the Undergraduate Research Exhibition, presenting at a conference, or students in all stages of the poster creating process.
- April 3, 2024, 3:30 pm: Getting Started with Citation ManagementKeeping track of all your sources and pieces of information can be daunting. There's the question of where to put the sources and then how to cite them for that research paper or article. However, citation management tools can help solve those organization problems. This workshop is designed for students at all stages of research. Participants can expect to learn about the purpose of citation management tools and will have a chance to explore two common tools, Zotero & Mendeley.