The A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity is a culminating event for many students to showcase their work to students, faculty, family and community members.

Register for Celebration 2025

FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 — 3–5 p.m.
Richard & Helen DeVos Fieldhouse

Timeline for presenters

Find an overview of the events and deadlines leading up to the Celebration. 

Registration for presenters

Every project must be registered. If there is more than one student researcher on a project, the group should pick a "lead student" to enter project information. See guidelines on who, when and where to register.

Posters

Students will work with their faculty mentors to determine the best presentation mode for their project(s). For poster information, see this webpage on poster formats and templates.

Abstracts

Upon registration you will be asked to create an abstract for your project. A book will be published, both in print and on Digital Commons, at the beginning of May that includes abstracts from the projects presented at the Celebration. Find abstract requirements and samples. 

Presenting

Learn tips on everything you need to know for presenting:

  • Putting together a great poster
  • Printing the poster
  • Where and when to set up
  • What to wear
  • Taking breaks to view other posters at the event
  • Free food and drinks
  • Students at Hope College stand and discuss their research findings displayed on posters during the annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Students and attendees engage in discussions and presentations during Hope College's annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity, held at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Students stand and discuss their research in front of poster boards at the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Hope College's Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Students and attendees engage in discussions around poster presentations at the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Hope College’s Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Two Hope College students smiling and posing together in front of a research poster during the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity.
  • Students and attendees gather around research posters at Hope College's annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse. A student in a green dress is presenting her research to others.
  • Students and attendees engaged in discussions around research posters during the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Hope College's Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Students present and discuss their research projects at the annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity, with research posters displayed on wooden boards in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Three students engaging in a lively discussion in front of a research poster at Hope College’s A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity. The student in the center is smiling and wearing a name tag.
  • Students and faculty engage in discussions and presentations at the Hope College annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity, with research posters displayed on wooden stands in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Students and attendees engage in discussions in front of research posters during the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Hope College's Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Students and attendees gather around various research posters, discussing and presenting their projects during the annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Students present their research on various topics at the annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Hope College's Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A student explains his research poster to two other attendees at the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity held at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse. The event showcases original research by Hope College students.
  • A student at Hope College stands in front of research posters displayed on wooden frames during the annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse. The student is holding papers and is dressed in a blue sweater and brown pants.
  • A woman in a floral dress is speaking to a group of students gathered around her in a gymnasium with blue bleachers in the background.
  • Students presenting their research and engaging in discussions during the annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse. Various research posters are displayed in the background, and students are seen explaining and discussing their findings with peers.
  • Students and attendees walk through a poster presentation area at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse during the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Hope College.
  • Students and attendees engage in conversation and present their research posters during the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Hope College's Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Students present their research posters at Hope College’s annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A student presents her research poster to a group of peers at the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Hope College’s Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse. The event features topics such as the health benefits of exposure to natural light, the science of coffee roasting and brewing, and personal space.
  • A student at Hope College is presenting research displayed on a large poster board. The student is pointing to a section of the poster while speaking. Other attendees can be seen in the background at the annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A student at Hope College stands in front of a research poster titled "What if 'Sexual Liberation' is a Patriarchal Trap?" while explaining her research to two other individuals during the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Three students engage with a laptop during the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Hope College, held on April 12 at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A group of Hope College students and faculty members engage in discussions during the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Students at Hope College’s annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity present their research projects at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A man points at a poster while talking to a student with curly hair and glasses at the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity. Other students and attendees can be seen in the background, engaging with various research posters displayed in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • A large group of students and faculty gather around various posters displaying research projects in a spacious hall. They are engaged in discussions, pointing at charts and graphs on the posters. The event is set up with wooden stands holding the posters and tables covered with orange and blue tablecloths.
  • A large group of students and attendees at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse interact and discuss various research projects displayed on poster boards during Hope College's annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity.
  • Students and attendees gather around research posters presented at the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Hope College's Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
  • Students and faculty gather in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse for Hope College’s annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity, showcasing research posters on various topics.
  • Students presenting and discussing their research projects at the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse. Various research posters are displayed, and attendees are engaged in conversations about their findings.
  • An event at Hope College's Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse shows numerous students and attendees gathered around research posters. The event highlights original research by students on various topics, including natural light health benefits, coffee science, and personal space. Attendees are engaged in discussions, with some standing near tables covered with white, orange, and blue tablecloths.

Questions?

Contact Maricela Mireles at celebration@hope.edu

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