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Saginaw Valley State University

Student Showcase

Presentation Methods

Posters should be no larger than 40” x 56” in size. Posters can be situated either vertically or horizontally. On the day of the event, students will be provided with one piece of 36" x 48" foam-core board and 4-5 binder clips and/or tape for attaching the poster to the foam board, "if requested in advance."

Posters will be preassigned a number, which will be adhered to the easel. Upon checking in at the registration area, students will be directed to the location of their posters. Students are expected to stand next to their posters during the event

Poster can be printed through Graphics Center. Students will need to take the poster file to Graphics Center (SCCC) and complete a print request (make sure to have account # for payment information). You can create the layout of your poster in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, even PowerPoint. 
(from the University of New Hampshire). Faculty mentors may submit print request through network drive. Average cost for a poster size 40” x 56” is $62 printed/$90 laminated (posters may not exceed 40” on one side). You are encouraged to request printing as early as possible. Printing requests during the week of the event are not guaranteed. For additional information call 964-4278.

If you would like to add an SVSU logo to your poster or utilize official university power point template, please go to svsu.edu/universitycommunications/graphicstandards/logo/ Additionally, you can (but are not required to) add the UGRP logo by clicking “ugrp logo”.

The following are helpful resources from other universities that may assist you. Students may also choose to adhere power point slides to posters. Up to 16 slides (8.5" x 11" paper) can fit on one 36" x 48" board. Students using this method are encouraged to adhere the slides to a tri-fold board that can stand on its own. Note that any material found here may not align with SVSU’s Student Showcase guidelines.

Demonstrations are appropriate for any student whose work can best be displayed with some type of prop including a model, mini-experiment, electronic device, etc. Students providing a demonstration may or may not also have a poster to go along with their demonstration. Students presenting a demonstration will be provided with a small table upon which they can set their props.

Students delivering a demonstration will be preassigned a number, which will be adhered to the table. Upon checking in at the registration area, students will be directed to the location of their table. Students are expected to stand next to their table during the event.

Oral presentations will be ten (10) minutes in length. Opportunities for questions will be offered as time permits. Students will present from a podium or lectern and an IBM compatible laptop and projector will be provided. Due to time constraints, students may not use their own computers. Accordingly, each PowerPoint presentation will need to be downloaded onto the laptop in your assigned room prior to your presentation time. The time and location of presentations will be sent to you in advance.

Panel presentations will be twenty (20) minutes in length with the opportunity for a 5-10 minute question and answer session. Panel presentations should be submitted as one group abstract and should include no less than three and no more than 6 individuals. Panel presentations are ideal for a small group of individuals who have been working on independent projects that all are related to a common theme and may be at varying stages of completion. An IBM compatible laptop and projector will be provided. Due to time constraints, students may not use their own computers. Accordingly, each PowerPoint presentation will need to be downloaded onto the laptop in your assigned room prior to your presentation time. The time and location of presentations will be sent to you in advance.

Performances may take a variety of shapes and sizes (e.g., musical performance, theatrical pieces, and dance routines). Performances are limited to twenty (20) minutes in length. Please specify exact length of time for performance. Performance will take place in the Rhea Miller Hall. Limited adjustments will be able to be made to stage. However, if specific requirements are necessary, please make request and efforts will be made to accommodate.