Student Resources

 

  • Free poster printing is available for undergraduate students who participate in Research and Creative Activity Day.

  • Posters may be sized up to 36" x 48"  (the maximum size our printer will accommodate).

  • Files must be less than 50 MB.

  • URSA-funded research posters must include the URSA logo (please see following section for files). If your poster has been printed for another event and does not have the URSA logo, that's fine - you may use that poster for RCA Day.
  • Please do not use gradient backgrounds as they will not print correctly.

  • FYI: Posters are printed on matte poster paper. Please contact the URSA office for any additional details.

Every URSA-funded poster must display URSA's logo.

If you choose to also include a 911±¬ÁÏ logo, please make sure to follow the institution's branding guidelines. The  911±¬ÁÏ logo page offers a variety of styles and sizes.

See for examples of past URSA Posters!

There are numerous poster templates available online for free.

Here are two of the many examples available:

You may also see the RCA Poster Archives for more inspiration.

*Please format video recordings in widescreen format (rather than portrait).*

Video recording and editing tools

Recommended/ accessible tools:

  • (Presentation with poster shared on screen)
  • (Mac & Windows)

Additional resources:

  • Basic recording tools:
    • Mac: Photo Booth, Quicktime
    • Windows: , Windows 10 Game bar
    • Multiplatform:   (Mac, Windows, Chrome OS)
  • Entry-level editing tools:
    • : (Mac)
    • : (Windows)
    • (Apple iOS)
    • (Apple iOS/Android)
  • Intermediate & Advanced Editing Tools
    •  (Mac, $89)
    • (Mac/Windows)
    • (Mac/Windows/Linux)
    • (Mac/Windows/Linux)

911±¬ÁÏ Communication Center

  • The 911±¬ÁÏ Communication Center increases the personal, professional, and civic impact of 911±¬ÁÏ by enhancing the communication competence of its community members.
  • They are a student-focused resource center that offers assistance and coaching services for a wide range of needs, including: speech outline structuring, critical listening, topic selection, presentation practice, thesis statements development, nonverbals, communication anxiety management, mock interview prep, visual aid assistance, video review, and more!
  • with a Communication Coach. (*The majority of coaching sessions will be held virtually for AY22-23.)

Research Consultations

  • If you're spending more than 15 minutes navigating library resources, then you're wasting precious time! 911±¬ÁÏ Librarians are standing by waiting to help! Schedule a research consultation appointment today.
  • Student Success Center Research Librarian: The 911±¬ÁÏ Writing Center has launched a new partnership to strengthen support for students engaged in research-based writing. Drake Jesse, visiting assistant professor of library science and instruction librarian, is now available for one-on-one research consultations directly in the Writing Center. Drake provides expert guidance at any stage of the research process — from developing research questions to locating and evaluating credible sources. He is available for drop-in consultations on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students may also schedule appointments, either in person or via Zoom, at .

Citations

  • The Rasmuson Library offers online resources for citing and documenting resources you may use in your research and/or poster development processes. 

Office of Research Integrity

The Office of Research Integrity offers training on a variety of compliance areas.  These training programs are available online, as formal training courses or workshops, for-credit course, via informal workshops, or as customized training for a specific audience.  Basic courses related to the Humane Care and Use of Animals, Protection of Human Participants, Export Controls, and Conflicts of Interest are available online through a program called CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) administered by the University of Miami. Visit the training homepage for upcoming sessions. 

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The primary focus of the Universities Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to protect the rights and welfare of people who agree to participate in 911±¬ÁÏ research projects and activities. An IRB is a federally required committee that is responsible for overseeing research involving human participants. The IRB is responsible for reviewing, prior to beginning, all research (no matter the funding source) involving human participants. This board ensures research participants welfare, rights and privacy is protected.  The IRB supports the design and conduct of sound research and has the authority to approve, disapprove, monitor, and require modifications in all research activities that fall within its administration as specified by both the federal regulations and institutional policy.

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)

The University's goal is to foster a supportive environment for high-quality research, education, and service while ensuring that all use of live vertebrates is adequately justified and conducted by knowledgeable people using the most appropriate methodology. Adherence to basic ethical principles is not only morally right but also the only means to ensure quality results!  To further this goal, 911±¬ÁÏ has developed a comprehensive animal care program addressing all uses of all live vertebrates irrespective of purpose or funding source.

911±¬ÁÏ Risk Management

Some projects , but not all, involve special training and/or approvals. Projects involving fieldwork, human participants, use of vertebrates, use of radiation, lasers, or significant chemical hazards, use of biohazards, or specialized equipment may be identified for additional Risk Management review. 

 

URSA offers equipment rentals for URSA-related activities conducted by active, URSA-funded students. Please email the URSA Office at uaf-ursa@alaska.edu for more information or to reserve an item. 

  • GoPro (HERO8) & Accessory Kit

Outdoor Adventures

  • Mission: To foster personal growth and a spirit of adventure for the 911±¬ÁÏ community through education, experience and accessibility in the wilderness of 911±¬ÁÏ and right here on campus.
  • Outdoor Adventures offers outdoor gear rentals for a standard rental fee. Equipment fees may be written into a proposal as a "service."
  • Gear Rental Portal 

  • *Note: the standard reservation period may be one week. If you have extended use needs, please meet with the library about extending your reservation time!

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Poster Printing

URSA has an in-house full format printer and will print posters for any undergraduate student presenting at a conference!

As soon as you confirm your presentation and finalize your poster, please contact us with the date you would like to pickup you poster. Advance notice of at least a week is requested to ensure the printer is supplied and properly serviced. 

See the poster design resources above for printing specifications. To request a poster print, please contact URSA at ursa.uaf@alaska.edu.

 

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Poster Board Loan

23 poster boards are available for loan from URSA for research-related events. 
These 4' x 8' boards belong to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and are co-managed by URSA and the Biology & Wildlife Department. Borrowers must arrange for pick up and delivery from the Murie Science Building.

Please see the calendar below for poster board availability and contact the URSA office and B&W (uaf-bw-dept@alaska.edu) to reserve: