Presentation Methods
Posters will be 32x36 in size. Students need to use the following poster template: Student showcase presentation template (1,804KB)
Poster must be printed through SVSU's Graphics Center. Instructions to print: 1) Go to J:drive, 2) Select Graphics Center, 3) Select Jobs Incoming folder, 4) Select Jobs Drop Box folder, 5) Drop your poster in this folder and label it with STEM or NON-STEM at the end. Printing fee is waived by UGRP. You are encouraged to request printing by Friday, April 18, 2025. For additional information call the Graphics Center at 964-4278.
Posters will be preassigned a number. Upon checking in at the registration area, students will be given an easel (Instructions) and directed to the location of their posters. Students are expected to stand next to their posters during the event.
Demonstrations are appropriate for any student whose work can best be displayed with some type of prop including a model, mini-experiment, electronic device, etc. Students providing a demonstration may or may not also have a poster to go along with their demonstration. Students presenting a demonstration will be provided with a small table upon which they can set their props.
Students delivering a demonstration will be preassigned a number, which will be adhered to the table. Upon checking in at the registration area, students will be directed to the location of their table. Students are expected to stand next to their table during the event.
Oral presentations will be ten (10) minutes in length. Opportunities for questions will be offered as time permits. Students will present from a podium or lectern and an IBM compatible laptop and projector will be provided. Due to time constraints, students may not use their own computers. Accordingly, each PowerPoint presentation will need to be downloaded onto the laptop in your assigned room prior to your presentation time. The time and location of presentations will be sent to you in advance.
Students need to use the following Powerpoint presentation slide template: Student Showcase_oral presentation powerpoint slides (7,587KB)
Panel presentations will be twenty (20) minutes in length with the opportunity for a 5-10 minute question and answer session. Panel presentations should be submitted as one group abstract and should include no less than three and no more than 6 individuals. Panel presentations are ideal for a small group of individuals who have been working on independent projects that all are related to a common theme and may be at varying stages of completion. An IBM compatible laptop and projector will be provided. Due to time constraints, students may not use their own computers. Accordingly, each PowerPoint presentation will need to be downloaded onto the laptop in your assigned room prior to your presentation time. The time and location of presentations will be sent to you in advance.
Performances may take a variety of shapes and sizes (e.g., musical performance, theatrical pieces, and dance routines). Performances are limited to twenty (20) minutes in length. Please specify exact length of time for performance. Performance will take place in the Rhea Miller Hall. Limited adjustments will be able to be made to stage. However, if specific requirements are necessary, please make request and efforts will be made to accommodate.