SP@RC - Scholarly Productions at the Research Commons

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.

For general help with a research poster or project, schedule an appointment with a staff member below. For help with a specific software, please email us at sparc@gmu.edu so we can schedule you accordingly.

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.

**The SP@RC lab is currently closed to the public. Please email sparc@gmu.edu for virtual assistance or to schedule an appointment to print a poster. Poster printing is available by appointment only, please email at least 2 business days ahead of your preferred appointment time.**

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)