The Advisory Board Day and Dana Knox Student Research Showcase serve as opportunities for NJIT to honor the service of its various boards and to provide board members with time to interact with each other and our outstanding student researchers.
The 2026 Dana Knox Student Research Showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 8, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bloom Wellness and Events Center. Held in conjunction with the Board Day Luncheon, this event provides undergraduate and graduate students a premier platform to present their research in a poster session and engage directly with NJIT’s boards of visitors.
Submission Details: Interested students must complete theonline submission formby 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26. Please note that all applications require approval from your faculty research advisor to move forward in the review process.
Awards & Recognition: While all approved applicants are invited to present a poster, a selection committee will invite finalists to present their work on March 31 for a chance to win the Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Sodhi Prizes. Prizes for both graduate and undergraduate categories include:
1st Place: $1,200
2nd Place: $800
3rd Place: $500
Winners will be honored during the Board Day Luncheon on April 8.
Before submitting your proposal, please review the full submission requirements on the Office of the Provost website. We look forward to seeing your innovative work!
Interested in reviewing last year's research projects check out the 2025 eBook
For more information about last year's event, please see the press release
