A celebration of undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative achievements.
Undergraduate students in all areas of study are invited to present their scholarly research and creative work through oral presentations, poster displays, gallery exhibits, or artistic performances.
| The Undergraduate Research Fair is April 9, 2025. |
| Research Fair Agenda | April 9 | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing Presentations by Students | 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. | Library |
| Art and Creative Exhibition | Gallery Open 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Judging 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | The Sherbine Lounge |
| Oral Presentations by Student Panels | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | SLC 31 and 32 |
| Poster Project Exhibition | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | The View Café |
| 6:00 p.m. | The View Café |
| 6:15 p.m. | The View Café |
| 6:20 p.m. | The View Café |
| 7:45 p.m. | The View Café |
Project Entry Information
Entries may be from a class project or assignment, senior thesis or research, an independent study, an internship project or a creative project in studio art, creative writing, music, photography, or theater. The work featured can be presented as an individual or group project.
Find find inspiration in the web showcases from past research fairs.
Key Deadlines for the Research Fair
- All Project Registration opens: February 21, 2025
- Registration deadline for all projects/presentations: March 26, 2025
- Electronic poster submission for research poster presentations opens March 26 - April 2, 2025
- Present your research and creative projects at the Fair on April 9, 2025.
Presentation Modes
The participants can select from the four presentation modes listed below. The top presentations will be awarded prizes for the judged presentation modes. In addition, the University Libraries Award recognizes excellence in information literacy.
- Research Poster Presentation
- Judged for projects with less than seven students
- Oral Research Presentation, Judged
- Visual Arts Display, Optionally judged
- Creative Writing, Not judged
Entries must satisfy the ethical principles and established professional norms in the performance of all activities related to scholarship and research, as outlined by the Penn State SARI Program.
Penn State Scranton Undergraduate Research Fair is supported by funding from the Robert Y. Moffat Family Charitable Trust.
