Date

Milestone

Action Required

Dec 10, 2025

Submissions Open

Begin drafting your abstract

and consulting with mentors

Mar 16, 2026

Submission Deadline

Submit your abstract proposal

by 8:00am

Mar 17-27, 2026

Review Period

Faculty review abstracts;

students receive feedback for edits

Apr 6, 2026

Printing Deadline

Email final poster PDFs to

thinkingmatters@maine.edu by 8:00am

Apr 13-16, 2026

Poster Pickup

Collect printed posters at the ORIO office

(126 Bedford Street, Portland)

Apr 17, 2026

Symposium Day!

8:00am – 10:00am McGoldrick Salons

10:00am – 4:00pm Abromson Center

May 1, 2026

Final Archiving

Deadline to upload materials to

Digitial Commons

Digital Commons Presentation Instructions

We encourage all students to submit their research to Digital Commons, a web-based, open-access repository managed by USM Libraries. Because this platform is fully indexed by Google and Google Scholar, your project gains a global audience and a permanent, professional home online.

  • Professional Edge: Receive a permanent URL to include on your resume, CV, or e-portfolio for graduate schools and employers.
  • Global Reach: Join the most popular collection at USM and gain public exposure for your research.
  • Lasting Legacy: Your work is digitally archived and serves as a vital example for future generations of students.

Digital Commons

To view examples of past presentations, visit USM Libraries.