Sign-ups for the 2026 poster session is now live! See below for information and registration.

16th ICOS DISSERTATION POSTER SESSION

What is the ICOS Dissertation Poster Session?

The ICOS Dissertation Poster Session is a biannual, informal poster session that provides an opportunity for doctoral students to present their dissertation ideas and research in a fun, relaxed environment. The 2026 session will be held on Friday, February 20 from 1:30-3:00 in B0570 (lower level of the Blau building).

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 last poster session 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. Previous sessions had a high attendance rate from both faculty and students, and participants found the immediate, face-to-face feedback particularly helpful. The session is a wonderful way to refine ideas, get suggestions for measurement and analysis, and simply talk through your dissertation with an amazing collection of people interested in and knowledgeable about organizations.

In addition, with no extra effort, participating makes you automatically eligible for consideration for the Rensis Likert Dissertation Paper Award. The first cycle after your graduation, you will be contacted to participate in the award.

Also, refreshments will be provided. There is truly nothing to lose and everything to gain by participating in this session!

How Do You Participate?

You can register for the poster session by filling out the online registration form.

Do You Need More Information?

Feel free to review our handout with poster preparation tips.

Please contact the following students with any questions:
  Sridhar Polineni, psridhar@umich.edu
  Sabrina Yue Zheng, yuezhe@umich.edu