Poster Guidelines

• Presenters will offer a brief synopses of their research.
• The goal of the poster is to be a visual guide to reference while you present your findings.
• The poster should be clear and hold a singular message while identifying and emphasizing the research conducted.

General Poster Structure

• Poster size should be 36 inches by 48 inches. This is standard in the fields of science and engineering.
• Poster should read left to right and top to bottom.
• Three column designs are common.
• Less is more, clear message is best.
• Results and conclusion of the research should be on the right side of the poster.
• References and acknowledgments are listed at the bottom.
• Make all your own figures (preferred) or cite them appropriately. Avoid plagiarism.
• The use of graphs should be used over tables.

How to Develop a Poster

• Present the motivation of your research.
• Present a short background of the topic presented.
• Identify the most significant aspects in the field of study.
• Select and report only key results.
• Present the process of relevant data collection details.
• Highlight the novelty of your approach.
• Identify and present possible further development.
• Figures should be large, clear and well labeled. Be sure to include all necessary figures.
• Use short phrases and bullet points to keep the text interesting.
• Include enough information for people to follow along in the event you are called away.
• Practice your presentation several times. Be sure to ask colleagues and non-field experts.