Research Presentation Events

Hosted by Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research, this event centers around an in-person poster-style presentation for the larger K-State community each spring. All undergraduate students participating in mentored research projects are welcome to apply. Group projects are also welcome.

Learn more about the K-State Undergraduate Research Symposium

Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol is an annual event where undergraduate students from the state’s public universities present their research to legislators and state officials through a poster session. Showcasing projects from a wide range of disciplines, the event highlights the valuable role of undergraduate research in addressing issues important to Kansas and demonstrates how higher education contributes to the state’s civic, economic, and community development.

Learn more about Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol at this link

Summer researchers from all of the summer research programs at K-State have an opportunity to present at the Three-Minute Pitch event at the end of July. This event is modeled after the 3-Minute Thesis, where the presenter speaks for up to three minutes with the use of one slide displayed.

The Three-Minute Pitch event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. in Leadership Studies Townhall.

The 2025 program for the 3-Minute Pitch Event can be found at this link.

More Resources for Preparation:

• 3mt-slide-tips.pdf (iu.edu)
• Three Minutes Thesis Competition (k-state.edu)
• How to design an impactful 3MT slide (with examples!) (animateyour.science)
• Preparing your 3MT presentation : Three Minute Thesis : ... : Sussex Researcher School : Schools and services : University of Sussex
• 3MT: Three Minute Thesis | Harvard College Writing Center

Poster requirements

Posters may range in size from 24"x36" to 36"x48", as different departments have different standards. If you do not have a poster already, we have found that the 24"x36" size is significantly less expensive to have printed. These can be printed on paper, they do not have to be foam mounted.

Paying for your poster

The most affordable options come from University Printing, located on campus, Sir Speedy, and Copies 4 Less. Printed on paper, the 24"x36" option can be purcased for as little as $30.

If you cannot afford to have your poster printed, reach out to an your faculty mentor and ask if your department may have funds to sponsor printing.

Ordering your poster

We recommend utilizing University Printing, as the are very affordable and easy to work with. If you choose this option, you'll need to fill out this form and submit it to uprint@ksu.edu. An example of a filled form is below.

When emailing your form, be sure to indicate your name, how you'll be paying (credit, debit, cash), and include your poster in either 24"x36" or 36"x48" dimensions in PDF or .pptx format. Your poster must be sized correctly to print correctly.

Please submit your posters to University Printing a minimum of 2 weeks prior to presentation to ensure printing on time. Any later orders should be cleared by a University Printing staff member.

For more printing info, visit the University Printing website.

Example form