Registration for the Research Expo closes on Friday, March 20, 2026, so register now!

The Expo is open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Please limit your presentations to two projects.

Register as a UA Little Rock Student Register as a Non-UA Little Rock Student

The Creative Scholarly Showcase will take place in the Jack Stephens Center throughout the main court and concourse from 12 – 4 pm. Presentations and Performances will be held from 2- 4 PM on the first floor of the Reynolds Business Building. If you are presenting in the presentations and performances section, we encourage you to stop by the showcase before your presentation if your schedule allows. Presentation and Performance students will be receiving a separate email with additional information including locations and times.

Below you will find the key details:

Schedule & Timing

  • Creative Scholarly Showcase Set-Up: 9:30–11:30 AM
    • You are welcome to arrive anytime during this window
    • Please plan to be fully set up by 11:30 AM
    • You will sign in when you arrive (additional details forthcoming)
  • Creative Scholarly Showcase: 12 – 4 pm
    • Judging: 12 – 2 PM
    • Final viewing / additional judging: 2 – 4 pm
  • Presentations & Performances: 2 – 4 pm (Reynolds Building)
  • Breakdown: 4 – 4:30 pm

Attendance Expectations

  • If you are presenting in the Creative Scholarly Showcase, you are expected to be present with your work from 12 – 4 pm
  • During judging (12 -2 pm), we ask that you please remain with your table
  • Leaving during judging may result in your work not being evaluated

What to Expect During Judging

  • Judges will:
    • Wear Expo lanyards and introduce themselves
    • Spend about 5 minutes with you
    • Listen to your explanation and ask a few questions
  • If you are unsure whether someone is judging your work, it is completely okay to ask!
  • Each project should be evaluated by at least two judges
    • If you have not been judged twice by 2 PM, please check in at the judging sign-in desk
    • If you have already been evaluated twice, you are welcome to walk around and explore other projects
  • There will be lots of judges at Expo so you may talk to more than the two that are judging your work. These other judges are simply interested in your work. 
  • Still have questions about how to present or what to expect? Check out this link.

Judging is meant to be a supportive and exciting experience. Judges will be looking at how clearly you communicate your idea, your process, and how your work is developing. Please know that it is highly likely that you will have a judge that is outside your discipline. 

Rubrics
Your work will be evaluated using the following:

SRCS Expo App
This year, the committee has made an App to better support all facets of the Expo and help you to stay organized throughout the day. To better help you understand and prepare for using the app, we’ve created a participant guide (attached to this email) as well as a quick walkthrough video. 

As you are a participant, you will be sent an email directly to sign up for the app. Please monitor your email (and spam folder) for an email directly from [email protected]. Once you have received it, you will then be able to set your password. You should receive this email by end of the day tomorrow (April 1). 

However, if you do not receive this email by end of day tomorrow (April 1), to sign up for the app: click here. 

For any questions or troubleshooting help, please reach out to Lydia Martin ([email protected]). 

A few key things the app will help you do:

  • View your project number, title, and location
  • See which judges are assigned to you and whether they have arrived
  • See the number of times you’ve been judged
  • Track your check-in status
  • Browse other projects and create a list of ones you want to visit

A few important notes:

  • Please remember to check in when you arrive! 
  • The app updates automatically, so you don’t need to refresh
  • If something looks incorrect, please let us know and we will update it as quickly as possible.

We recommend opening the app before you arrive to double-check your project details.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We’re excited to see all of the work you’ve been developing!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When should I show up to set up my poster and/or demonstration?

A: 30 minutes before your time slot starts. For example, if you are presenting at 2 p.m., set up at 1:30 p.m.

Q: Can I present work I’ve done outside of UA Little Rock?

A: Yes! We welcome all creative works and research done by our students at Expo.

Q: I received a UA Little Rock Signature Award, do I still need to register for Expo?

A: Yes! Your project may have changed and/ or you needed to add other authors/collaborators.

For Poster Presenters

Q: What dimensions should my poster be?

A: Dimensions of the poster must be 36″x48″. (Example) We will provide you with a 36″ x 48″ poster board to attach your poster. We will also provide clips to attach to your poster at the display table.

Q: Do I have to pay to print my poster?

A: No. We got you! Submit your poster to be printed by the deadline and we will print it for you free of charge.

Q: Where do I upload my poster once I am ready for it to be printed?

A: Click here to upload your completed poster.

Q: Once my poster is printed, where do I go to get it?

A: At the print shop. (See map)

For Oral (Talk) Presenters

Please be advised we have a very tight timeline for these presentations so if you are not in the room 30 minutes before you present, you may not get to present your work. Please arrive early to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

Q: Where do I upload the presentation for my talk?

A: Click here to upload your presentation.

Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Expo?

A: Michael E. Moore, Ph.D., director of Undergraduate Research and Mentoring at [email protected] or 501-916-6039.