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POSTER SPECIFICATIONS

In-person posters must be on display by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, March 12.

All poster presenters are asked to upload a PDF of their poster to Virtual Poster Session (instructions pending).

Posters must not exceed 36x48 inches.

Recommended Sections

  • Title: Clearly state the title of your presentation.
  • Authors and Affiliations: Include the names of all contributors and their institutional affiliations.
  • Introduction: Provide background information, the research question, and the study's objectives.
  • Methods: Summarize the methods used in the study concisely.
  • Results: Present key findings with supporting visuals (charts, graphs, or images).
  • Discussion/Conclusion: Interpret the results and emphasize their significance.
  • Acknowledgments: Recognize funding sources, collaborators,other contributions.
  • References: Cite key sources in a brief format.

Font and Text Specifications

  • Title: At least 80 pt (visible from 6–10 feet away).
  • Authors: At least 56 pt.
  • Sub-headings: At least 36 pt.
  • Body Text: At least 24 pt.
  • Captions: At least 18 pt.
  • Font Recommendations: Use clean and professional sans-serif fonts, such as: Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, Verdana

Visuals-Recommended

  • Include high-resolution images, charts, and graphs (minimum 300 dpi).
  • Ensure visuals are clearly labeled and support your key points.
  • Use contrasting colors to enhance readability (e.g., dark text on a light background).
  • Include a figure legend for every chart or image.

Additional Tips

  • Practice summarizing your poster content in a 2–3 minute verbal explanation for viewers.
  • For design templates or additional guidance, contact Amanda Veile, Program Chair at hbameets@purdue.edu


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