STEM Student Poster Symposium

Showcase Your Research

We are excited to open registration for the first-ever SMC STEM Poster Session! This is a fantastic opportunity to present your work to the campus community. We are providing free poster printing (48"x36", landscape) for all confirmed participants.

SMC Students are invited to present their STEM research at the inaugural STEM Student Poster Symposium. Share your STEM research from your class projects, independent studies, internships, or research experiences with your peers, faculty, staff, and more. Awards will be presented to recognize outstanding posters and research.

Individual and group projects are welcome. Participants must work with an SMC faculty mentor or if presenting off-campus research, submit written approval on official letterhead from your research supervisor/PI allowing participation. Apply by April 24, 2026.

NOTE: Space may be limited based on interest, so please complete the application form as soon as possible, to reserve your spot. Formal confirmations will be sent after April 24.

Mark Your Calendars

Poster Design Workshop: April 2, 11:30 a.m.
- Zoom Registration for Poster Design Workshop
Poster Design Drop-In Sessions: Dates TBD
Registration Deadline: April 24
Poster Print File Due: May 8
Event Date: May 15 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) in the MSB Lobby

STEM Student Poster Symposium Flyer

STEM Student Poster Symposium Flyer Content

SMC STEM Student Poster Symposium

Presented in collaboration with SMC STEM Academic Departments, the STEM MÁS Program, and the Career Services Center, with funding from the SMC Foundation Northrop Grumman/Elkin Chair of Excellence in Physical Science and the STEM MÁS grant.

SMC Students: You are invited to present your STEM research at our inaugural STEM Poster Symposium. Share your STEM research from your class projects, independent studies, internships, or research experiences with your peers, faculty, staff, and more. Participants must work with an SMC faculty mentor or if presenting off-campus research, submit written approval on official letterhead from your research supervisor/PI allowing participation

Application Form for the STEM Student Poster Symposium

Application Form Deadline: April 24, 2026

Participants are also invited to attend our:

Poster Design Virtual Workshop

Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Learn how to design a clear, compelling, and visually engaging research poster.

Poster Design Drop-in Sessions

Scheduled sessions providing confirmed participants feedback on draft posters with final poster files due for free printing (48" x 36", landscape) by May 8, 2026.