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Virtual Poster Showcase

Virtual Poster Showcase

AGU is not offering the Virtual Poster Showcase platform at this time. We regret the inconvenience this may cause.

The Virtual Poster Showcase (“VPS”) is a guided peer-review process and online presentation competition for undergraduate and graduate students studying Earth and space science. VPS is a great way for students (at any level of experience) to hone the skills most important to succeeding in science while still in school.

Participating in Virtual Poster Showcase

Who can participate?

  • Undergraduate students (pursuing a bachelor’s, bachelor’s honors, or associate’s degree)
  • Graduate students (pursuing a master’s or Ph.D.)
  • Select high school students are also able to participate

What do you get from participating?

  • Students receive a citation for their abstract and a certificate of participation after completion of the showcase. Additionally, VPS abstracts will be included in AGI's GeoRef database.
  • The first prize winners of the graduate and undergraduate showcases will receive funding toward lodging and airfare as well as a complimentary registration for Fall Meeting.
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Virtual Poster Showcase resources and guidelines

  • Abstract submissions – Review guidance for preparing a Virtual Poster Showcase abstract submission.
  • Uploading your poster and video – Study up on the basics of poster and video design to help you create your poster and video for submission.
  • Judging guidelines – Find out more about the two phases of poster judging: peer judging and expert judging, including a rubric and tips for evaluating posters.
  • Frequently asked questions – Read through student and faculty questions to help you prepare for your Virtual Poster Showcase.
  • Information for faculty – Check out this tip sheet for everything faculty need to know about supporting their students through Virtual Poster Showcase.
  • Previous showcases – View the previous winners and learn about our diverse and inclusive pool of past participants from around the globe.
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Future showcase dates

No future competition dates are available at this time. We regret the inconvenience this may cause.