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Exposition Information and Reminders for Student Presenters
Exposition Information and Reminders for Student Presenters
UMSI Exposition
Monday, April 21, 2025
12:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET
Michigan League, 911 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Posters & Printing
Posters & Printing
Posters must be printed by students with the following dimensions: 48” (horizontally) x 36” (vertically). Note that if you print on campus via Campus Computing, you will be asked to enter a size for the poster. Enter 48” x 36” (they have a maximum width of 40” for printing but length can be much longer, so your 36” size will be considered the width, and 48” will be the length). Check with the Consultants on staff at the fishbowl if you need help printing your poster on campus. The cost to print a poster via Campus Computing in a 48” x 36” size is $16.80. If you are experiencing financial hardship and are in need of financial assistance to print your poster, please complete this form as soon as possible.
If you signed a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) with your client/community partner, please check with them to ensure you share allowable information on your poster.
The Engaged Learning Office will provide tri-fold boards and binder clips; YOU must print and bring your poster. The only exception to this is MADS remote students/teams with no team members who will be present in-person (see "MADS and Study Abroad Student Information" section below for more details).
MADS and Remote Student Information
MADS and Remote Student Information
MADS students, remote study abroad students, and recent graduates who cannot travel to Ann Arbor are invited to participate in Exposition from afar by printing a poster with a virtual interaction component, such as a QR code that links to a live chat or video.
Remote students must order posters to be printed between April 7 and April 14 for pickup at Angell Hall 'Fishbowl' Computing Site - Mason Hall Rm G440. See "Posters and Printing" above to learn more about printing a poster at U-M. A UMSI staff member will collect remote student posters and prepare them for display at Exposition.
What to Wear
What to Wear
Student presenters are required to wear professional attire at Exposition. Examples of this include dress pants or business skirt, dress shirt/blouse, suit jacket/blazer, and nice shoes. Wear something you would wear for an in-person job interview. Do not wear a sweatshirt, t-shirt, jeans, sweatpants, yoga pants, flip flops, or athletic shoes.
We suggest not brining backpacks, bulky coats, or other large items to Exposition, as space is limited.
Day-of Event Check-In & Table Assignments
Day-of Event Check-In & Table Assignments
You may begin setting up 30 minutes before the start of Exposition, at 11:30 AM. Judges will be given the opportunity to walk around and view posters early, from 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM; however, they understand that students will be arriving and setting up during this time.
Students must arrive and begin setup no later than 11:40 AM. You may go directly to your assigned room and table on the second floor of the Michigan League. Your team's name tags, tri-fold board, binder clips, and other materials for setup and poster display will be at your assigned table. (Note: after the event, please leave your tri-fold board and binder clips on your table.)
Food and Drink
Food and Drink
We will have light snacks available at Exposition. Please plan to eat before the event if you require a more substantial meal. We would like to ensure there are enough snacks for guests to enjoy.
Also, please bring your own water bottle. There are water fountains in the League to refill your water bottle. We will have beverages available as well, but there will only be small disposable cups provided.
Judging & Awards
Judging & Awards
Student teams self-identify which award category they would like to be considered for (if any).
Participating students/teams have the opportunity to win monetary awards within any two of the following categories:
Final Project Categories - $3,000 for first prize; $1,500 for second prize:
BSI Capstone (SI 485, SI 487, Capstone Independent Study)
Residential Master's Programs - MSI/MHI Final Projects (SI 699 Mastery Courses, MTOP, or similar)
MADS Capstone (SIADS 699)
Thematic Categories - $1,500 for first prize; $500 for second prize:
Entrepreneurship/Innovation (Projects that develop, organize, and/or run a new business or creative initiative or approach)
Access, Belonging, and Inclusion (Projects that focus on fair treatment and full participation of all people, as well as broadening access and reducing obstacles to information and resources)
Community/Civic (Projects that focus on the participation, rights, and obligations of people in society, including local initiatives)
UMSI Theme Year: Future of Work (Projects that focus on the future of work)
Funding for Exposition awards is provided by the Hoffman Family Engaged Learning Fund.
Staff will verify that the winners meet eligibility criteria and provide strong representation of the award categories. Industry and alumni judges will select the top posters for each category.
Judges will score your poster/presentation on the following categories: Problem Statement Definition (clear problem statement with relevant information included, clear intended outcome), Creativity and Innovation in Problem Solving (novel solution, appropriate methodology, addresses the problem), Impact and Significance (meets user/community needs, positively impacts, sustainability), and Quality of Work (coherent story, accessible, aesthetics, appropriate graphics/visuals). Students can view the full rubric used by judges here.
Award Ceremony
Award Ceremony
Exposition award winners will be notified by the end of the day on Tuesday, April 22.
Winners will be invited to an in-person awards ceremony on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in the Ehrlicher Room in North Quad (3100 North Quad) from 12:00 - 1:00 PM.
Snacks will be provided, and teams will have the opportunity to get their photo taken with UMSI leadership and a large check. We encourage award winners to dress in professional attire.
MADS Poster Fair & Commencement Reception
MADS Poster Fair & Commencement Reception
Wednesday, April 30 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, April 30 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
North Quad
North Quad
After Exposition, MADS students have the additional opportunity to present their poster in-person at the MADS Poster Fair, held before the UMSI MADS Grads Reception on Wednesday, April 30. All MADS students are eligible to present a poster showcasing their engaged learning experiences. If a MADS student has already registered for Exposition, the Engaged Learning Office will reach out regarding presenting at the MADS Poster Fair. Students who are not presenting at Exposition who would like to only present at the MADS Poster Fair may register now.
The MADS Grads Reception will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 PM and is open to all MADS graduates, their friends and family, and current MADS students Interested students must register to attend. Kevyn Collins-Thompson, academic director for the MADS program, will join key faculty and staff to greet and congratulate our MADS graduates. The reception will be open house style, and refreshments will be served. All reception attendees are invited to browse the MADS Poster Fair.
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