FAQs

The event is divided into two sessions. How do I find out the session during which I will present my poster?

A few days before the event, you will receive an email from the event organizers indicating the particular session during which you will be presenting, as well as your poster location. Please bear in mind that participating in SURC entails presenting in one session and engaging with other students' work as an audience member in the other; you should plan on being present for the entire event, not just the session during which you'll present your poster.

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How can I get my poster printed?

You are responsible for printing your poster and paying for the printing costs.

• You can print your poster at the McKeldin Library; please see the section of this website labeled "Specialized Printing/Publishing Services and Costs" for more information. If you wish to print at McKeldin, we advise placing your order a week in advance.

• Another option for poster printing on campus is the Engineering Copy Center. If you wish to print at the Engineering Copy Center, we advise placing your order a week in advance. 

• Off-campus retailers (e.g., FedEx Office) may also offer printing options. If you wish to print off campus, we recommend printing well in advance of the event.

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What time should I arrive?

You should arrive at the event at 1:00 pm. 

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Do I need to bring push pins?

Push pins will be provided; you do not need to bring your own.

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Is there an online collection of SURC posters? If so, how do I upload my poster, and are there circumstances in which I should not add my poster to the collection?

Copies of posters from SURC will be shared via the Digital Repository at the University of Maryland (DRUM), a site managed by the UMD libraries that many researchers at the university use to make their work available online. Before you upload your poster to DRUM, please ask your faculty research advisor if they support publishing the poster online; if they do not, you should not upload your poster to DRUM. If you are going to upload your poster, please follow the instructions below.

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If you or your faculty research advisor have questions related to the online repository, please contact OUR.

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Should I wear business clothing to SURC?

We encourage you to wear business clothing, but it is not required.

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Can I invite people to come to SURC?

Yes, we urge you to do so! Please invite your research advisor, other students interested in research, friends, and family members.

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I have a condition that would make it difficult to stand for a prolonged period at the event. What should I do?

Please contact OUR.

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What should I do with my poster once the event is over?

If you wish to keep your poster, please take it with you. OUR will recycle posters left behind after the event.

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