CNPD S.P.A.R.K.
S.P.A.R.K. — which stands for Scholarship, Practice, Achievement, Research, Knowledge — celebrates the innovation, scholarship, and achievements of CNPD students and faculty from across the college's three disciplines of Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work.
Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Poster Viewing Session, Henry Family Ballroom
10-11:30 a.m.
- Welcome
- CNPD Faculty Research & Scholarship Contribution Awards and Distinguished Service & Teaching Awards Presentation
- Student and faculty in-person poster presentation
Call for Presentations
Eligible Participants
Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty from CNPD’s Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work departments, are invited to share individual or collaborative research, scholarly or creative work at any stage.
Registration opens November 1, 2026
Please have the following details ready when completing your registration form:
- Poster Title
- A brief Poster Summary or Abstract
- Presenter and Co-Presenter Names (first and last names as you’d like them to appear in the event catalog)
In-Person Poster Presentation
Open to all CNPD students. One printed poster provided by the college (if submitted by the submission deadline).
Dates & Deadlines
Registration opens November 1, 2026
Registration Deadline - March 28, 2027 (11:59 p.m)
- Minimum requirements: Submit presenter's name(s), presentation title, and a brief abstract or summary of the presentation
Final Submission of Poster - April 4, 2027 (11:59 p.m)
Submit final poster (for printing by CNPD)
Instructions for Presenters
CNPD students will present their work with a poster. The Poster Viewing Session is an open house, meaning visitors can peruse the posters and ask questions. An integral component of the presentation will be an explanation of the work in a way understandable to a non-specialist attending the event, including fellow students, faculty, and other members of the campus community.
1. Register as a Presenter
Make sure you register as a presenter by the specified deadline listed above. Submit presenter name(s), presentation title, and a brief abstract or summary. Attendance at the luncheon and consideration for a live presentation are optional and are not required to participate as a poster presenter.
Changes to Topic after Registration: If your presenter name(s), presentation title, or abstract/summary changes after registration, please email updates to UND.cnpd.research@UND.edu to ensure the catalog is accurate. Note: Significant topic changes after the early registration deadline has passed may make you ineligible for selection as a live presenter (on stage or via Zoom) at the luncheon.
2. Design your Poster
Posters must be designed at 32” wide by 24” high and, if submitted by the deadline, will be printed by the college and ready at the event. Presenters who opt to pay for printing themselves or wish to bring their own poster may bring a poster of any size.
Download Poster Template (32wx24h)
Adding a CNPD logo (which is nested into the above template) to a poster is strongly encouraged.
3. Submit for Printing
- Make sure the poster file is designed at 32 inches wide by 24 inches high
- Save as a PDF
- Name your PDF files with your lastname-firstname
- Submit the PDF by email to UND.cnpd.research@UND.edu
- All submissions must be received by April 4, 2027 (11:59 p.m.)
- You will receive a confirmation acknowledging receipt no more than 48 business hours after completing the submission
4. Student Time Commitment
- Student check-in for the Poster Session will begin at 9:45 a.m. Students are asked to arrive at their posters by 10 a.m.
- The event will last from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Students are expected to be at their poster and ready to present or answer questions.
After the event, your poster is yours to keep! Presenters can either pick up the poster after the event or at the CNPD Dean's Office before the end of the semester.