Information for Students

“When I think back to my experience, I get an overwhelming sense of pride. It was a day where I was finally able to share the things that I typically geek out about in private with peers and professionals who had a genuine interest in my research, while overcoming my own personal fears associated with public speaking.”

“Go just to go! It's good for inspiration.”

“Volunteering at Showcase was a good opportunity to connect with the campus community and be involved.”

“I enjoyed the student presentations in general, they were highly informative and well made, and I sincerely enjoyed talking to my peers about their projects.”

My favorite part of Showcase was...  

• “Being able to work on my communication skills and working on research.”
• “Seeing people so confident in what they were presenting.”
• “Being surrounded by like-minded students who want to share their work.”
• “Having people come to watch me present at my panel.”
• “Walking around the Lecture Center and seeing all the cool research and projects that my peers have been working on.”  
• “Getting to present my research and see what my classmates have been working on all semester.”
• “Being able to collaborate and learn from my peers.”
• “Asking people hard questions about the topic of their posters.”
• “Meeting a bunch of new people.”
• “Seeing my friend and supporters show up to hear me read my essay.”
• “Networking with people within my discipline.”

"Witnessing the depth of creativity and dedication among participants, I truly enjoyed the event. The collaborative atmosphere and thought-provoking discussions would be one of the most valuable things you can expect."  

“By volunteering, I served my colleagues while learning how to organize events. As a teacher and a leader, I like to learn different things that keep me updated and widen my abilities in working with different people.”

“I enjoyed seeing all the research projects different labs and departments have going on!”

“It is great to see key figures from the University and the community attend and view student work. It's great exposure for students and experience in speaking out their work.”

My favorite part of Showcase was...

• “Seeing all of the hard work my peers have put into their projects.”
• “Meeting new people.”
• “Having all the posters of our research group next to each other. We communicated, celebrated and presented almost collectively. It was a great day for team building.”
• “Getting feedback from professors and colleagues about my research topic.”
• “The questions asked about my research.”
• “Seeing all the great work my peers did on their research posters. I was proud of them.”
• “When the high school students came to know about the projects.”
• “Talking to participants and taking feedback about my project work and future research potential.”
• “Getting to present to such a range of guests, from the New York State Health Commissioner to high school students.”
• “Presenting and networking with faculty in my department.” 

Download the UAlbany Showcase app to access the event schedule, including when and where you are scheduled to present.

All individual presenters and groups must check in at least 15 minutes before their scheduled session.

• If you are presenting as a group, only one group member needs to check in. Your group will be listed under the student listed as “Presenter 1.”  
• If you are presenting in multiple sessions, please let the check-in attendant know.  

At check-in, you will receive a name tag and directions to your assigned location.  

Check-in locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please go to the check-in location corresponding to your presentation location: 

While there is no official dress code for Showcase, please be mindful that this is an academic conference. We will have community members and industry partners in attendance. If possible, please consider wearing business casual attire.

Download the UAlbany Showcase app to access the event schedule, including when and where you are scheduled to present.

Please bring everything needed for your presentation. For more information, please review the instructions for your presentation type below.

• Poster Presentations: You must bring your poster. We will provide easels, poster boards and binder clips. You are scheduled for an allotted time, and you may present more than once. Your presentation should be about five minutes, and viewers may ask you questions. Within your designated section above, you may choose whichever easel you’d like. You can view a map of the LC Concourse within the Showcase app.
• Oral Presentations: Bring a copy of your PowerPoint or other presentation on a flash drive (USB drive) and have access to your presentation electronically (via email or OneDrive). Bring your smart phone in case you need to access Duo (dual factor authentication). You will be scheduled within a one-hour time block but will only present once. Your presentation should be about 10 minutes, with five minutes of Q&A. Arrive at your session room about 15 minutes prior to your session to check-in with the moderator.  
• Panel Discussions: If you have a PowerPoint or digital media to share via the screen, bring this on a flash drive (USB drive) and have access to your presentation electronically (via email or OneDrive). Bring your smart phone in case you need to access Duo (dual factor authentication). You are scheduled for an allotted time. Divide the time between you and your fellow panelists.
• Demonstrations: Bring your equipment with you. If you are using a laptop, charge it to 100% before your presentation time. You are scheduled for an allotted time and may be demonstrating the entire session, depending on the viewers.
• Art Installation: You are scheduled for an allotted time. Be available most of that time to meet with viewers to discuss your work.
• Performance: View the performance schedule in the Showcase app. Your performance may or may not last the duration of your session. 

All Showcase presenters will automatically be entered into a variety of prize drawings. Prizes include:

• $25 Barnes & Noble gift cards
• $50 Stuyvesant Plaza retailer gift cards
• $250 cash prize for one presenter from each academic school and college
• Other giveaways and swag

To maintain eligibility, prize recipients must be present at the Showcase Closing Reception from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Lecture Center Concourse – PAC Alcove on the Uptown Campus. There will be refreshments during this time, with brief remarks and an awards presentation at 3:45 p.m.

Throughout the day, you will be able to attend poster fairs, oral presentations, demonstrations, panel discussions, recitals, art exhibitions and performances. During these events, you can interact with other UAlbany students and ask questions about their work.

Here are some resources to help you make the most of your day:

• Brief Text: How to Read Research Posters & Interact with Authors
• Short Video: Interpreting Research Posters at UAlbany Showcase

Most presentations will be within walking distance of each other. The UAlbany trolley will be available for trips around the Uptown Campus and for rides to and from ETEC. 

Please visit the Event Map & Shuttle Schedule webpage for more information.

• Backpacks and large tote bags are prohibited in Showcase venues.  

• All participants must adhere to the University’s Prohibited Items & Activities during Events policy. This policy includes a prohibition on weapons, as well as tobacco and smoking products.