Submit a Poster Proposal

What to Know

Date & Time of Poster Presentations: 4pm-5:15pm | Tuesday , November 9th, 2026

Posters will be displayed all day
Presenters are asked to attend (stand next to) their posters during the set hour of 4:00pm-5:15pm

Poster Session Expectations & Info

At least one co-presenter should stand next to their poster during the Tuesday 4:00pm-5:15pm time (more presenters are welcome!)
Poster presenters will answer questions on the poster topic
Posters will be printed, set up, and displayed (by Teach-In volunteers) on Tuesday, November 9th in the Grand River Room for viewing throughout the day
Presenters can take home posters at the end of the day on November 9th
Visit our FAQ page for info on how to prepare and what to expect!

Female student standing in front of a blue poster, with vegetable graphics and text on the poster. Student holding microphone

Submission Guidelines

Submitting a Poster:

Poster Teams must have at least two members (more is very welcome and common), at least one of whom must be a faculty or staff member.
We also encourage local community members as co-presenters.
Abstract approval will be contingent on fitting with the mission of the Teach-In, as well as clarity of writing and use of inclusive language.
See the Student Scholars Day website for guidance on preparing posters

EXAMPLE OF A POSTER

Finding Co-Presenters

Our hope is that students, faculty, and staff can find ways to connect around topics of interest. That said, we know there are occasions when a person wants to present, but cannot find a partner. Should this be you, please email us at [email protected] and we will do our best to assist.

CRITERIA	CONSIDERATIONS
Size	Posters must be 4 feet wide by 3 feet in height (48” x 36”). You may use this template to build your poster.
Relevance	Is this topic in alignment with the purpose of the Teach-In? (to address topics related to inequality and systems of oppression, as well as social justice and liberation.)
Application	Can the ideas presented in the poster be used to positively influence the campus climate at Grand Valley State University?
Clarity	Is the purpose of the poster well articulated?
Engagement	Does the poster articulate an opportunity for participants to engage with the ideas presented? Can the audience interact or consider the topic actively?
Presenters	Is a student the main presenter? Is a staff or faculty member their co-presenter?

2026 Teach-In Poster Proposal Submission

Teach-In posters are supported by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS).

Teach-In poster submissions are made using the form below. We particularly solicit collaborative student/faculty/staff/community teams that involve educational frameworks for opening dialogues on inequality, systems of oppression, social justice and liberation. We especially encourage topical contributions with an intersectional framework (considering interconnections of racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, xenophobia, etc.), and posters that integrate faculty, staff, and students as co-creators.

Submission Deadline: Sunday , October 11, 2026 at 11:59PM

* denotes a required field

Coordinating Presenter

Coordinating Presenter must be a GVSU faculty, staff member or Graduate Student.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *
Please enter a GVSU email address ending in @gvsu.edu or @mail.gvsu.edu.

Email (Confirmation) *

Select the option which best describes this presenter. *

Is a small group presenting or an entire class presenting? *

Co-Presenter(s)

Poster Information

Poster Title: *
Please enter at most 10 words. You currently have:

Poster Description: *
Please enter at most 80 words. You currently have:

Posters will be presented on Tuesday, November 10th from 4:00pm-5:15pm in the Kirkhof Center Grand River Room. Please let us know if you are able to attend. *
YES, someone from my group is able to present our poster on Tuesday, November 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center Grand River Room.
NO, we're not able to present our poster on Tuesday, November 9th from 4:00pm-5:15pm in the Kirkhof Center Grand River Room.

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