UPEI’s Student Program for Research Engagement and Excellence poster competition takes place on August 27

Twenty-five participants in UPEI’s 2025 Student Program for Research Engagement and Excellence (SPREE) will compete for top honours at the research poster competition on Wednesday, August 27, at 1:00 pm, in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

Members of the public and the campus community are welcome to attend this event, which celebrates the work of undergraduate and graduate student researchers who have participated in SPREE 2025. Of the 45 students who participated in the program this year, 17 undergraduate and eight graduate students chose to participate in the optional poster competition.

Since the program started on June 19, the students conducted research across a range of disciplines including sustainable design engineering, biology, foods and nutrition, chemistry, physics, psychology, island studies, environmental sciences, education, biotechnology, and applied health sciences. They learned from experienced researchers about designing and managing a research project, effectively communicating research, research-focused careers, and more. 

During the competition, attendees can view research posters, connect with student researchers, and learn about the diverse projects happening on campus. A panel of judges will evaluate the posters with prizes awarded to top undergraduate and graduate entries. This year, a new People’s Choice category has been added; the winner will be decided by ballots cast by student researchers, UPEI campus community members, and the public.

For questions about the 2025 SPREE Research Poster Competition, please contact Rosetta Shokunbi, SPREE Student Coordinator, at tshokunbi@upei.ca