The poster session is the student's time to shine, a chance to present your research to your colleagues and our guests in a format which is a standard for scientific presentation. Almost all major scientific meetings have "poster sessions," and posters are formatted in a standard way, so it's more than just a celebration of student research; it's preparation for a career in the sciences.

When is it?

The 2013 Undergraduate Research Forum will take place Friday, April 12 from 11am to 3pm, in the main hallway of Welch, as part of UT's Research Week.

When do I register?

NOW! Fill out this Intent to Submit Form. If you are presenting with a group, please choose a group leader to fill out ONE Intent to Submit Form for the entire group. The deadline has been extended to March 18th!

Student Participants

Students must submit an abstract. FOR MORE DETAILS SEE THE LEFT BAR ON THIS PAGE. The linked file provided guidelines on how to write the abstract and a form in which to cut and paste your abstract, before submitting the file to us as described in the guidelines. ABSTRACT FORM

Abstracts are due Monday March 18, 2013.

What size does my poster need to be?

Your poster size must be 42 x 56 and be in a landscape layout.

If you already have a research poster printed that are not those specific dimensions please contact us and let us know.

What do I need to do to be considered for an award?

Indicate on your registration form that you/your group would like to be considered for an award. All that is needed on your end is to turn in your resume. If in a group, all members of your group must turn in a resume at the same time.

We will be contacting the research advisor you indicated on your registration form to fill out a quick questionnaire about you/group and your research. Please be sure to let your research advisor know that we will be contacting them.

Resumes are due March 18, 2013 in PDF format to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

How, where and when do I print my poster for the Undergraduate Research Forum?

Posters can be designed in Powerpoint and then saved as a PDF:

1. In Page Setup, set the size you would like your poster to be. For example, 42" x 56".  Typical font size for the poster title at this scale would be around 90, with poster text around 24.
2. Please do not use dark backgrounds for your posters.  These require too much ink and delays the printing process.

Completed posters can be brought to PAI 3.04 or sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . When emailing your poster to us please entitle your document your first and last name. Be sure to send your poster file as a PDF. Posters typically take 20-30 minutes to print (barring any formatting problems) and 3 hours - overnight to dry depending on how dark the poster is (how much ink is used).

Poster printing is provided free of charge by the college to students participating in the research forum. Students are welcome to print their own posters if they have access to alternative resources.

Posters will be displayed in Welch Hall. Poster frames will be provided and set up in advance.  Posters can be attached using binder clips or tape (both of which will be provided).

Poster Printing in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS):

Prior to March 22, posters can be printed anytime. Beginning March 22, poster printing will be scheduled. The poster printer will run all day and student posters will be printed by appointment. The last day of printing will be April 5th (time slots for this date are booked weeks in advance). To schedule an appointment email your printing time request to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please follow the printing instructions above. You should plan to have your poster ready as early in the week as possible to ensure that it is printed with no difficulty in time for the Forum.

What if I already had my poster printed else where?

You will still need to provide us with an electornic copy of your poster. Please email your poster to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

General Information about the day:

Business Casual is the dress - come to have fun, learn about and share research.

8-10:30 am Set Up in Welch Hall 2nd floor - we will provide breakfast.  If you have left your poster with me, we will set it up.  If you can't be there, don't worry. 

11 am -3 pm If you are presenting a poster, check in.  you will be told what number your poster is and be given a card to indicate when you will be standing at your poster. Then stand by it during the times you can, talk to people that walk by and get feedback on your poster. 

3 pm -take down

For additional questions, contact Wesley King at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it