Marshall Raffel Student Showcase Submissions

Marshall Raffel Student Showcase in Health Policy and Administration

The Marshall Raffel Student Showcase provides an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate Health Policy and Administration students to showcase their work. Students may elect to showcase work in a variety of categories including, but not limited to, research, international experiences, internship experiences, residency experiences, team-based projects including case competitions, capstone projects, and policy briefs. Graduate students and undergraduate students will be evaluated alongside their peers, meaning graduate submissions will be evaluated separately from undergraduate submissions.

Students may self-nominate; however, we encourage students to discuss the process with a faculty member who can provide substantive guidance to strengthen each student submission.

If you are uncertain if your work meets the guidelines, please contact Ron McConnell or Thomas Knarr.

University Park poster presentations will take place in person on February 26 from 3-5 p.m. Commonwealth campus and World Campus students have the option of presenting virtually. Virtual poster presentations will take place on February 24 from 12-2 p.m. and February 25 from 5-7 p.m.

Submission Deadline: February 5, 2027

Steps to Submit your Poster:

1. Compare your poster design or design idea with the poster criteria links below. Being sure to follow the required elements and review the evaluation rubric. 

2. View tips for creating professional looking posters for presentations on one or both of these sites:

           Creating Effective Poster Presentations

           Using PowerPoint to Create Your Poster using APA Tables/Figures and Citations. 
           NOTE: do not use the 48"x36" template on this site for your poster.

3. Please reach out to fel3@psu.edu in order to obtain the poster template. Do not change the size of the poster. IMPORTANT: only 24"x36" posters will be accepted.
4. Create your professional electronic poster using the guidance provided in the resources on this page and from speaking to a faculty member, if you are unsure of a faculty member to work with reach out to the appropriate contact below for your category - undergraduate or graduate. 
5. Save your work as a pdf file format (in PowerPoint > File > Save as PDF) with the following naming convention:  Last Name, First Name - 2026 Student Showcase Poster
6. Complete the submission form on this page; attach the professional electronic poster of your work.
7. Submit the photo release form.
8. All University Park student poster submissions are expected to be presented in-person at the annual Health Policy and Administration Student Showcase (see important dates below). If you need accommodations or have special concerns about presenting in-person, please contact the appropriate person listed below.
9. After submission, faculty will review your poster to make sure it meets the criteria and your poster will be printed for you free of charge. Your printed poster will be set up for you at the Student Showcase. On the day of the event, you will display your poster and answer questions from event attendees, including evaluators.
10. The top three finalists in each category will be invited to present their posters at the prestigious Stanley P. Mayers Endowed Lecture (see important dates below). Finalist rankings will be announced at the Mayers Lecture. 

For questions about the process, please contact:

Graduate Submissions: Ron McConnell 

Undergraduate Submissions: Thomas Knarr

Event Contact: Fran Yeager

2026 Student Showcase winners: