Theme: Korea in Indiana
Participants are invited to explore any topic that highlights interactions between Korea and Indiana at the local community level. Possible subjects include, but are not limited to:
- A Korean industrial complex or company located in Indiana
- A taekwondo center, Korean culture festival, or cultural organization
- Sister-city partnerships or exchange programs
- Monuments, art installations, or other symbols of Korea–Indiana connection
Each poster should emphasize how Korea and Indiana intersect, influence, or collaborate within local communities.
Eligibility
Teams of two to four undergraduate students from the following institutions may participate:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- Purdue University
- Indiana University Kokomo
- Indiana University Indianapolis
Awards
- 1st Prize: $1,000 (to be divided among team members)
- 2nd Prize: $750 (to be divided among team members)
- 3rd Prize: $200 (to be divided among team members)
Timeline
- Poster submission deadline: February 16th (Mon)
- Award ceremony: TBD (in-person / online format to be determined)
- Exhibition of prize-winning posters: TBD at Indiana University Bloomington
Poster Guidelines
- Poster Size: 24 x 36 inches (vertical or horizontal), PDF format
- Originality: Posters must be original works created by the student team.
- Use of AI: AI tools may be used only to search for or generate individual images, not to produce ideas, text, or design layouts.
- Citations: All data, images, and other materials used must be credited in a separate Word file, formatted in MLA style, including page numbers and web links.
- Helpful websites: IEDC, International Center, Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance …
Submission
- Submit both the final poster file (PDF or high-resolution image) and the credit list to the following email address: iks@iu.edu
Contact
- For questions or clarifications, please contact:
Institute for Korean Studies
Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
Indiana University
Bethany Mazurek
bmazurek@iu.edu