Celebrating Honors Thesis Symposium

Celebrating Honors Thesis Symposium is a Barrett signature event that highlights the many exceptional presentations designed by students to exhibit their senior theses and creative projects. The displays include posters, video projects, built objects and power point presentations.

The symposium will take place on Tuesday, April 14th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm in the Barrett Tempe Complex.

Applications are available here. The application deadline is on March 8, 2026.

When you register your project, you will be asked to submit all members of the group. As the person who registers the project, you will act as the point of contact, receiving the informational emails and assuming the responsibility of communicating with the other team members.

Yes, but we recommend that the majority of your team is able to attend the Symposium on April 14th.  Projects may not be left unattended during the event.

Confirmations will be sent out to all participants during the week of March 9th.

Poster displays and 3-dimensional displays are the most common submissions for the symposium.  We do not encourage students to use powerpoints to present their research if they are able to convert their work into a poster. Powerpoints are the least user-friendly method for showcasing your work during the symposium due to space limitations and sound issues.

The Symposium is a free non-ticketed event and all friends, family and colleagues are welcomed to attend.

No, the Symposium is a non-ticketed, free event. Parking for guests will be available in the Rural Road Visitor Parking, accessed from Rural Road & Lemon Street. Parking rates may apply.

When you submit your project for the Symposium, you will indicate your equipment needs on the application form. For posters, Barrett will provide easels for display. For computer-based displays, Barrett will provide a table and access to power.  Students are responsible for providing their own computer equipment and extension cord.

Please view the Poster Video that provides you with tips and tricks to create a great looking poster. If you need additional assistance, please contact Barrett Events at [email protected].

POSTER PRINTING:

Students have the option of submitting posters to Barrett for printing in-house free of charge if submitted by the deadline or going to an outside printer .

Due to high volume, the deadline to submit your poster will be ON or BEFORE MARCH 27, 2026 so it is important to plan ahead. 

Students will need to check in and set up between 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on April 14, 2026.

The general timeline for April 14, 2026:

• 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.  All students check in, space assignment, and project set up
• 5:00 project viewing
• 6:30 symposium concludes

The Celebrating Honors Thesis Symposium format is designed for simultaneous viewing – there are no individual presentations. You should plan to remain with your project for the entire event in order to explain your work.

Yes. You will remove your poster and/or other supplies and equipment and take it all with you at the conclusion of the event.