Overview
The Graduate Student Showcase is a one-day graduate conference at Boise State University that provides an opportunity for you as a graduate student to showcase your talents, connect with other graduate students, and enjoy the possibility of winning a cash award.
The Graduate Student Showcase will be held on April 8th, 2026.
Eligibility
If you are a graduate student at Boise State, you are eligible to participate!
We encourage submissions that encompass all academic areas. For example, scholarly entries may be from your dissertation/thesis research, from a project that you are working on, or a project from a class.
Prizes
Participating students are eligible to win up to $500 dollars!
Scoring
Each entry will be judged by at least two judges. The judges will utilize a common rubric for each poster, or a common rubric for each artistic entry. The average z score, measured for each entry, across the 2+ judges that judged that entry, will be calculated in order to determine the winners.
For feedback on your individual entry, we encourage you to meet with your advisor, committee members, and/or other faculty members in your program.
Rubrics and Templates
There are two different rubrics based upon your entry type. Visit NYU’s Libraries to learn how to create and present a poster using their templates and design recommendations.
Countdown to Showcase
Past Winners
Each year, top presentations from the Graduate Student Showcase are awarded by the Graduate College and academic colleges.
See former award winners and past event participants.
Questions?
Contact the director of the Graduate Student Showcase, Dean Scott Lowe, at scottlowe@boisestate.edu.