Posters at the Capitol
Tennessee Posters at the Capitol is an annual event that draws undergraduate researchers from institutions across the state to interact with state legislators. Each year, ETSU sends 7 students to present posters of their work for this event.
For 2025, posters are limited to STEM disciplines. Topics should fall under science, technology, engineering, or math to qualify. Please see the NSF definition of STEM.
The lead institution in coordinating the event is MTSU.
Posters for 2025
LOCATION: Nashville
EVENT DATE: Wednesday, April 2 (departing Johnson City on April 1, returning evening of the 2nd).
ELIGIBILITY: Any ETSU undergraduate student researcher who is supervised by an ETSU faculty scholar member. Students from STEM majors are welcome to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2024
IDENTIFY LEGISLATORS: The form requires that applicants identify their state legislators. To find your Representative and Senator for Tennessee's State Assembly, visit here.
SELECTION: We will seek to notify applicants within a week following the deadline.
TERMS: Selectees must confirm their commitment to participate.
TRAVEL & EXPENSES: Student participants will travel as a cohort, accompanied by the Director of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities. There will be no cost to students for accommodation, travel, or meals. Further details will be provided following the selection process.
Application deadline: November 15, 2024
Application Guidelines
- Name, E#, and ETSU Email
- Major
- Department
- Research Mentor Information (name and email)
- Title of Project
- Abstract (150-200 words)
- How long have you been working on this project with your faculty mentor research involvement?
- Describe your prior presentation experience.
- Why is this research important to you?
- Why is this research important to share with state legislators?
- If you met a state legislator on the elevator, write in a few sentences how you would explain your research and its importance.