Individual program committee chairs have the right to place papers submitted for oral presentation into a poster session and vice versa. Please check your speaker emails and the schedule carefully to ensure you know the type of presentation for which you have been scheduled, as well as the date and time of the oral or poster presentation.
- Poster presentations should be based on original completed research not previously reported in a research publication.
- Sound experimental design and interpretation are essential.
- All data must be in metric units.
- All poster presenters must print and hang their posters on their designated presentation day.
POSTER BOARD DISPLAYS
The poster board surface area is 48 inches (121.9 cm) high and 96 inches (243.8 cm) wide. Your poster does not need to fill the entire area available, but it cannot be larger than the surface area provided.
The top of the poster space should include the abstract number, title, authors, and affiliations. The lettering for this section should be at least 1 inch high.
Presenters must furnish their own tacks or push pins (Velcro may not be used).
PREPARATION
- The same principles of simplicity and clarity apply to poster and oral presentations; a poster is a hybrid of an oral presentation and a printed paper.
- Your story should proceed logically, with headings indicating sections: Introduction, Objective(s), Materials and Methods, Results, Summary, and Conclusions. The Conclusions should not merely be summary statements, but should provide the reader with your interpretation of what the results mean.
- Use photographs, drawings, or flow charts to help your audience better visualize the materials and methods used. Graphs should have titles, the axes should be labeled, and units should be quantified. Tables must include a title.
- Include a small, professional picture of yourself near the abstract number and the title so that other attendees can identify you as the presenter of the poster.
- Have colleagues or peers review your poster and make suggestions. Ask questions before you produce the final copy of your poster.
Proofread your poster before making the final copy!
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD POSTER
Text
- Short statements or paragraphs using bullet points
- Concise lists
Color
- Text should be in a darker color on a white or light-colored background
- Framing or matting should be in darker or subdued colors instead of brilliant colors
- Limit the number of colors used to avoid busyness and distractions; simple use can add emphasis
Text Size
- Bold, large, block style; mix uppercase and lowercase letters (i.e., sentence case)
- Title: legible from 5 to 10 meters away
- Text: legible from 1.5 to 2 meters away
Layout
- Arrange poster sections from top to bottom and left to right
- Sufficient blank space is important
- Use spaces to unify or separate sections
- Avoid too many small sections, too many edges, and too many narrow spaces
Illustration
- Make graphs and tables as simple as possible; focus on the main ideas
- Color and size are important
- Photographs: matte finish is better than glossy; use photos only if they are clear and large enough
- We have recommended design resources, if needed
SUGGESTIONS FROM AUTHORS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN POSTER SESSIONS
- A short and legible introduction chart and a summary or conclusions chart are helpful.
- Keep text and figure legends short, but do not omit them.
- Simple use of color can add emphasis effectively.
- Use large print, at least 3/8-inches high. Shade block letters when possible.
- Roll poster materials and insert in a large mailing tube for ease of transportation.
POSTER PRESENTATION TIMES
We have dedicated three session times throughout the meeting exclusively for poster presentations. Presenting authors must be present for the entire duration of their scheduled poster session. All posters should be mounted on the board at least 30 minutes before the day’s first session begins and should remain up until the end of the scientific sessions for that given day. Posters must be removed by 5:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
LOCATING THE CORRECT POSTER BOARD ON-SITE
Posters will be listed in the meeting app and PDF program.
Tips for Presenting Your Poster
- Set up your poster well in advance of your presentation time.
- Arrive promptly for your scheduled presentation time.
- If your paper has been published, have extra copies of the paper ready to hand out to those who are interested. Other handouts or summaries are acceptable, but none are necessary.