Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Day
The Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College and the Graduate School jointly host the annual Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Day (SRSCAD) each spring.
The events include poster shows, featured performances and presentations, and awards for outstanding student achievement. Student submissions from all disciplines are encouraged.
Date: April 14, 2026
Location: Volstorff Ballroom – University Student Union
Faculty, staff, students and community members are encouraged to attend.
9:15-10 a.m. – Undergraduate Poster Check-In and Display Setup
10 a.m.-noon – Undergraduate Poster Show and Project Judging
12:15-1 p.m. – Graduate Student Poster Setup
12:30-1 p.m. – University Leadership Panel
1-2 p.m. – Graduate Student Panel
2-4 p.m. – Graduate Poster Show and Judging
4-4:15 p.m. – Music and Poetry Performances
4:15-5 p.m. – Undergraduate and Graduate Awards Ceremony
Undergraduate Poster Show
April 14 | 10 a.m.-noon
This poster show highlights and celebrates the research and creative accomplishments of ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ undergraduate students. Students from all disciplines are invited to present a poster highlighting their research and creative work to peers, faculty, staff and community members. The top posters in each category will be recognized during the award program.
Registration will open early in the spring semester, and the poster show is capped at 100 presenters. Once capacity is reached, students will be added to a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available.
Registration deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026.
Graduate Poster Show
April 14 | 12:30-4 p.m.
The graduate poster show is open to all graduate students and showcases advanced work across all disciplines and degree type. Students do not need to be completing a thesis or research paper to participate. Projects, portfolios, written works or other types of creative activity are welcome.
A group of staff judges will select the top master's and top doctoral posters to receive awards. An award will also be given for Best Application of Artificial Intelligence in Research. Only students who used this technology and have opted into being judged will be included in this category.
The poster show is capped at 100 presenters, and the Graduate School will verify participation before the event. Once capacity is reached, students will be added to a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available.
Registration deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026.
