SP@RC - Scholarly Productions at the Research Commons

As of August 11, 2021, George Mason University will require all individuals on our campus to wear masks indoors, including classrooms and laboratories, regardless of vaccination status. For more information, please see Mason’s updated mask policy.

The mission of the Scholarly Productions @ the Research Commons Lab is to provide point-of-need assistance for scholars in disseminating their research, regardless of format.  Our goal is to create self-sufficient scholars who are able to apply best practices in design and research presentation to their work.

SP@RC offers free research poster printing through a partnership with OSCAR, the printer has occasional technical difficulties that could result in a delay, please schedule your appointment with ample time ahead of your conference or class.

Email sparc@gmu.edu to schedule an appointment for help with a project, schedule a workshop for your class, or print a poster; Or drop in for help during the hours below!

Services

How to...

• Design a research poster

Software

SP@RC houses six Mac desktop computers equipped with the following Adobe software, available to the Mason community. Drop by during our open hours to use a computer, or email us at sparc@gmu.edu to reserve some time. 

Partners

• University Libraries
• OSCAR (Students as Scholars)
• The Writing Center
• Department of Communication Basic Course
• Mason Publishing Group
• DiSC (Digital Scholarship Center)