Student Research Day
OSU-Tulsa’s Student Research Day celebrates the research and creative achievements of our undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines. The event provides a professional setting to showcase student work, practice presentation skills, and connect with faculty, peers, and community members.
Student Research Day will feature poster presentations. Each poster should summarize the student’s research or creative activity.
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Oct. 1 | Abstract Submission Opens |
| Oct. 23 | Abstract Deadline |
| Oct. 30 | Notification of Acceptance |
| Nov. 6 | Poster Upload/Library Printing Deadline |
| Nov. 11 3:30-5 p.m. | Student Research Day |
Submission Details and Guidelines
Presentations may contain original research or scholarship that you may be conducting, work that you already submitted for previous semester or classroom project and/or work in progress for the current semester.
This is also an opportunity to present research proposals or scholarship for which you are contemplating an in-depth study. Research does not have to be experimentally based. All topics are all welcome!
Eligibility
All current OSU-Tulsa undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.
Faculty mentorship is strongly encouraged but not required.
Abstracts
Maximum length: 250 words.
Suggested sections: background, methods, results, conclusion (where applicable).
Must be submitted online by Oct. 23.
Posters
Size: 36” x 48” (landscape or portrait).
Format: PDF or PowerPoint.
Use large, clear fonts (minimum 24 pt for body text).
Include the OSU logo and your department or program logo.
Submission Process
Complete the online form.
Provide project title, student name(s), department/major, and faculty mentor details.
Paste abstract text into the submission form.
Poster files will be due separately by November 6, 2025 for printing by the library.
Presentation Awards
Presentation skills will be considered for special awards.
- 1st place: $250
- 2nd place: $200
- 3rd place: $150
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a faculty mentor?
A faculty mentor is strongly encouraged but not required. If a faculty mentor is involved in the submitted research, they must be listed on the submission form.
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What if my poster is not finished by the abstract deadline?
Submit your abstract first. Posters can be uploaded later by poster deadline.
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Will OSU-Tulsa print my poster?
Yes. Details about printing support will be provided after acceptance.
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Can I have co-authors?
Yes. Be sure to list all collaborators on the submission form.
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Who attends Research Day?
Students, faculty, administrators, and invited guests from the Tulsa community are welcome.