Dissertation & Thesis Conference

About the Virtual Poster Session

The Dissertation and Theses Conference Virtual Poster Session provides an opportunity for doctoral students to present their dissertation ideas and research in a more informal and fun, relaxed environment. Participants can choose to participate in either the live or asynchronous sessions, or both!

Who Should Participate?

We invite participation by students at any phase in the dissertation process, including those beginning the process, those with more developed theoretical frameworks and preliminary findings, and those in the final stages of writing. Students who participated in the previous poster sessions are welcome to present in this year's session.

Why Should You Participate?

The session provides an informal setting for students to discuss their ideas with faculty and students from a variety of disciplines. Participants may find it helpful to receive feedback, and as a way to refine ideas, get suggestions for measurement and analysis, and simply talk through your dissertation.

What is the difference between the synchronous and asynchronous poster options?

• The live/ synchronous poster session will typically allow participants 10-15 minutes to talk about their poster, along with time to answer questions, engage in discussion, etc.
• The asynchronous session provides an opportunity for those that are unable to participate in the live session, or feel more comfortable participating asynchronously. Participants will be provided with an online space to upload the poster, along with a discussion thread that will be open for a week to dissertation conference attendees & faculty to ask questions and provide feedback. Participants will be expected to respond to questions posted in the discussion during week of the asynchronous poster session.
• Invitations to attend the poster sessions will go out to all those that registered for the Dissertation Conference, as well as Chicago School faculty. 

How Do You Participate?

Fill out the Registration Form to sign up. No need to have your poster ready yet -we'll send you more info after you register. 

Deadline to sign up is November 7, 2025.  

Do You Need More Information?

Email us at: dissertationconf@thechicagoschool.edu

Poster Session Giveaway

For those presenting a poster:

• A  $75 Amazon gift card will be awarded to the students who sign up to present a poster, and then participate by presenting their poster on Saturday, November 15, from 1:45pm CT -3:45 pm CT 
• Students who sign up to present a poster session asynchronously, then participate by presenting their poster on Saturday, November 15 through November 22,  will be entered into a drawing for a $75 Amazon gift cards *

*Students who sign up but then do not present or attend will be disqualified from the award or drawing.

For those attending a poster session:

• Students who attend the virtual poster session synchronously on November 15 to 1:45pm CT -3:45 pm CT (register here)  or asynchronously November 15- Nov. 22  by participating in the poster session discussions will be entered into a drawing for $25 Amazon gift cards. A total of 15 cards will be given away in this drawing.