Sustainable Innovation Student Competition Exhibition & Research Poster Showcase
The NYSP2I Sustainable Innovation Student Competition Exhibition & Research Poster Showcase celebrates student-led solutions to real-world environmental challenges. The event brings together undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, industry professionals, and sustainability leaders from across New York State to highlight innovative research and applied problem solving.
Event at a glance:
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026, during Earth Week
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Louise Slaughter Hall (Building 78)
Parking: Please park in the Global Village (GV) lot, with lot T for overflow. Click the link for information and to register for the required parking pass.
Participating universities: Binghamton University, Clarkson University, Cornell University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Rochester Institute of Technology
Awards: Up to $18,000 in competition awards + up to five $1,000 research poster awards
Through oral presentations and a poster showcase, the event highlights both newly developed competition projects and existing student research, creating a collaborative forum for applied problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and recognition.
For more information, visit the event website.
Event registration is encouraged, but not required, to help us plan for refreshments and ensure an accurate headcount. The cost is free.
Agenda
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Check-in for Student Competition & Poster Showcase Participants |
| 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Check-in for All Other Attendees |
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Student Competition Team Presentations & Judging |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Poster Showcase Presentations & Judging |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Exhibition & Networking |
| 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch & Awards Ceremony — Closed to the public
1:00 – 1:30: Keynote Speaker
1:30 – 2:00: Closing Remarks |
The event is open to the general public from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. only.
If you have questions about the event, please contact Ambika Walker, apwgis@rit.edu.
Event Snapshot
When and Where
You must register for parking here (if you do not currently have an RIT parking pass): https://rit.t2hosted.com/pnw2/selectevent.aspx
(best viewed in Google Chrome)
How to register for parking
- Open the link above
- Select the event: "4/20/26 - Sustainable Innovation"
- Add it to your basket and enter your vehicle information
- Check out — no account or additional information required
Note: If you've parked on campus before, you may see a warning that your vehicle is already in the system. Simply click past it and continue to check out.
Parking questions or issues?
If you experience any problems during parking registration, please email Rachel Kohl at rakfms@rit.edu with a screenshot of the issue, and include the reservation number for reference.
Who
Open to the Public
| Cost | FREE |
Interpreter Requested?
No