STEM

STEM Student Poster Symposium

 

Event Info

Date: Friday, May 15

Location: Math & Science Building (MSB) Lobby

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

Register

STEM Student Poster Symposium Flyer

Upcoming Workshops

In preparation for the event, participants are also invited to attend our:

Poster Design Virtual Workshop

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

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

Poster Design Drop-in Sessions

  • Scheduled sessions providing confirmed participants feedback on draft posters with final poster PDF files due for free printing (48" x 36", landscape, 300 DPI resolution) by May 8, 2026.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Professor Greenfield – Computer Science
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Location: Drescher Hall, Room 305

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Professor Hsieh – Biochemistry/Chemistry
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PT
Zoom: https://smc-edu.zoom.us/j/84349428181

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Professor Herichi – Mathematics
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM PT
Location: Math and Science Building, Room 251

Professor Greenfield – Computer Science
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Location: Drescher Hall, Room 305

Friday, May 1, 2026

Professor Salter – Biology
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT
Location: Science Building, Room 267

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Professor Herichi – Mathematics
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM PT
Location: Math and Science Building, Room 251

Friday, May 8, 2026

Professor Hsieh – Biochemistry/Chemistry
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Location: Science Building, Room 263 or via Zoom:  https://smc-edu.zoom.us/j/83358655684

Professor Salter – Biology
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT
Zoom: https://smc-edu.zoom.us/j/4227260013?omn=89238400555

PDF Poster File Submissions

To confirm your participation, please submit your final poster no later than May 8, 2026 to the link emailed to you in your Acceptance Confirmation Email.

NOTE: File submission for printing must follow the specifications outlined below:

  • Format: PDF
  • Size: 48” x 36” (landscape orientation)
  • Resolution: 300 dpi

Timely submission is required to ensure your poster is printed and included in the symposium.

This event is being 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.