Thinking Matters will be held at the Abromson Community Education Center on USM’s Portland Campus.
If you are graduating before the event or cannot attend in person, you have the option of submitting your poster or pre-recorded presentation to Digital Commons. Digital Commons is a web-based, open-access institutional repository that is managed by USM Libraries.
If you would like to volunteer to review abstracts or help on the day of the event:
Key dates to remember:
December 10, 2025
Abstract proposals submission open
March 16, 2026 (by 8:00 AM)
Deadline to submit abstract proposals
March 17-27, 2026
Abstracts reviewed and feedback provided
April 6, 2026 (by 8:00 AM)
Deadline for FINAL poster pdf’s emailed to thinkingmatters@maine.edu for printing
April 13-16, 2026
Pick up Posters at the ORIO office on the Portland Campus at 126 Bedford Street, Portland
Any remaining posters will be brought to the Abromson Center on April 17th, 2026
April 17, 2026
Thinking Matters Event! 8:00am – 4:00pm
May 1, 2026
Deadline to upload abstract, poster pdf, and/or recorded presentations to Digital Commons