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

Please refer to your acceptance email for the event, which identifies the session in which you will be presenting. Please bear in mind as well that participating in Undergraduate Research Day entails presenting in one session and engaging with other students' work as an audience member in the other; unless you have an unresolvable conflict, you should plan to be present for the entire event, not just the session during which you present your own 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 will be printing your poster at McKeldin, you should plan on doing so a week in advance.

• Another option for poster printing on campus is the Engineering Copy Center.  If you will be printing your poster at the Engineering Copy Center, you should plan on doing so a week in advance.

• Off-campus retailers (e.g., FedEx Office) may also offer printing options.

• Whether you plan to print your poster on- or off-campus, we recommend printing it well before the event.

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What time should I arrive for the event?

We will announce the arrival time for presenters as the event draws closer.

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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 Undergraduate Research Day 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 Undergraduate Research Day 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. We have provided upload instructions below. 

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Uploading your poster to DRUM is optional. If you wish to share your poster in the collection, you should be sure to touch base with your research advisor before publishing your poster on the site. If your advisor does not support the poster's publication online, you should not upload it to the repository. 

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

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Should I wear business clothing to Undergraduate Research Day?

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

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Can I invite people to come to Undergraduate Research Day?

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 would like to bring in an object related to my research to display alongside my poster. Can you provide me with a table on which I can place this item?

No, we cannot provide a display table. Please bear in mind that space at the venue is limited.​

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I have a condition that would make it difficult to stand for several hours while discussing my project. What should I do?

Please get in touch with OUR at our-office@umd.edu.

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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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