Research Presentation Events

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 (A zipped file of the program in .JPG format.)

More Resources for Preparation:

• Tips for effective design and use of the 3-minute thesis slide (PDF) (iu.edu)
• K-State's Three Minutes Thesis Competition
• How to design an impactful 3MT slide (with examples!) (animateyour.science)
• Sussex Researcher School Three Minute Thesis
• Harvard College Writing Center's 3MT: Three Minute Thesis

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 purchased 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 K-State's University Printing, as the are very affordable and easy to work with. If you choose this option, you'll need to visit the University Printing website to complete the order form for a Large Format Poster.

When emailing your order form remember these important tips:

• Submit your posters to University Printing a minimum of two weeks prior to presentation to ensure printing on time. Any later orders should be cleared by a University Printing staff member.
• Include your name.
• Mark how you'll be paying (credit, debit, cash).
• 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.

For more printing info, visit the University Printing website.

Example form