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Undergraduate STEM+ Research Conference

student showcasing research abstract poster at Hunter
Come Present Your Research!

Hunter College is pleased to announce our Undergraduate STEM+ Research Conference. The conference provides a forum for Hunter undergraduates to present their research via poster. While STEM fields are the focus of the conference, students from other disciplines are welcome to submit proposals. The conference will include a panel on pursuing research opportunities and awards honoring the best student posters.

For participating undergraduates, please review the following proposal guidelines:

View Our Previous Conference

Abstract Guidelines

  • A Hunter undergraduate student must be an author on the abstract and poster. (Abstracts may have multiple authors.)
  • Participation is encouraged from students in STEM and other disciplines from across campus.
  • Abstracts should be 250 words or less. You are encouraged to work with your faculty supervisor to develop your abstract and poster. Faculty will be required to confirm their support as part of your submission.
  • Poster preparation guidelines and printing instructions will be emailed to students with accepted abstracts.
  • In addition, the Skirball Science Learning Center (on the 7th Floor of the Library) will be hosting workshops to support your efforts.
  • Submit your abstract to this form before the deadline.
View Abstract Template PDF

Poster Guidelines

  • Your poster should have a “landscape” orientation—wider than it is tall—and measure 48″ wide x 36″ tall.
  • To prepare your poster for printing:
    • Adjust size (tools → size) to 47W x 35.98H (inches).
    • Be sure to have a resolution of at least 150 dpi (pixels / inch).
  • If Hunter is printing your poster for you:
    • Save two copies: one as a .png, and one as a .pdf.
    • Name the files with this format:
      1. YourLastName_YourFirstName_ResearchCategory.png
      2. YourLastName_YourFirstName_ResearchCategory.pdf
    • For Research Category, choose from:
      • Biology
      • Biochem
      • Chemistry
      • CompSci
      • Econ
      • Envir
      • History
      • HumBio
      • Math
      • Philosophy
      • Physics
      • Psych
      • Stats
    • Upload both the png and pdf versions to this Dropbox Folder before the deadline.
View Poster Template PDF

Have Questions?

Please contact the Student Success Office at daniel.hurewitz@hunter.cuny.edu with any questions, and put “STEM+ Conference” in the subject line.