Biology Day showcases research projects conducted by undergraduate students in the Department of Biology. Taking inspiration from previous years, we are excited to make the Fall Biology Day always virtual and the Spring Biology Day always in-person. This allows us to expand our geographic reach in the Fall while fostering community in the Spring. Current, Prospective, and Former Students are invited, along with the general public, family, faculty, and staff!
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm (lunch will be served)
Location: Rutgers Camden Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (google map)
Important Dates
- Friday, April 11, 2025 – Abstract Submission Deadline
- Monday, April 14, 2025 – Abstract Decisions Sent Out
- Friday, April 25, 2025 – Registration Closes
- Friday, May 2, 2025 – Biology Day
Getting there
- Public Transit: The Camden Campus Center is within a short walking distance to the City Hall stop on the Patco and the Cooper Street stop on the Riverline trains.
- Parking: Guests can register their vehicles for parking using THIS form. This will provide parking in Lots C1, C2, C3, C14, City lot 15 or City Lot 16 without permits (parking map). Buses should drop off and park in City lot 15 or City lot 16.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Rutgers Camden students engaged in biology-related research within a lab or classroom have the opportunity to present their work. To be considered for this opportunity, students MUST register and submit their details below by the above deadline. Decisions on which abstracts are accepted will be sent out by Monday.
Students submitting group presentations (i.e., those in PPBR or other course-based research experiences) should have only one person within their group submit their abstract details. However, ALL students in that group should register so we get an accurate representation of participants for the lunch order. Graduating seniors engaged in research can select whether they would like to present their research as a talk instead of a poster.
Poster Printing Guidelines
- Poster templates and printing guidelines can be found HERE. We recommend the 36 x 48 inch landscape formatting. The Department of Biology will pay for your poster printing fees (indicate this on the submission portal). It is recommended to send your poster to print no later than the Monday before the event because there can be delays with printing (printing can take 48 or more hours).
- Strategies for presenting your poster can be found HERE.
- Repository of virtual posters and recorded presentations can be found HERE.
- We use the judging rubric from the ABRCMS conference which can be found HERE.
Tentative Agenda
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Poster Set-up Begins
11:00 am – 11:10 am: Welcome Message
11:10 am – 12:00 pm: Lunch & Career Talk/Panel
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: Poster Session A
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Poster Session B
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm: Senior Research Talks
2:20 pm – 2:30 pm: Closing Remarks & Awards presentation
Research Presentation Prizes: TBA