We will hold a poster session during class on April 23rd in the Atrium. You will each prepare your own poster to present during your normal lab time.

• The poster should be a summary of the key findings from your work and your interpretations. You will unlikely be able to fit everything you did on one poster.
• The poster should briefly tell a story and present the question/motivation, objectives, study site, methods, results, interpretation, conclusion.
• Attendance is mandatory to get a passing grade on the project.

Poster Format

You should prepare a full-size poster (e.g. 24" or 36" tall  by 48" wide) and print a hard copy to hang in one of the following formats:

• A sequence of six to ten 8.5 x 11 tiled sheets that comprise the whole poster.
  
• A full size poster (you can print these at the US Government Document section in the bottom of the Merrill - Cazier library, the copy center, or RSGIS Lab for a fee)

Even if you do not print a full size version of your poster, it is recommended that you prepare the posters in something like Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Publisher or Microsoft PowerPoint on a full size poster sheet (see here if you need help). You should prepare a PDF or image of your poster, so you can host a digital copy on your project page for your website.  

• Highlight the authors' names, e-mails, and address information in case the viewer is interested in contacting you for more information.
• Prepare all diagrams or charts neatly and legibly beforehand in a size sufficient to be read at a distance of 2 meters. Paragraph and figure caption text should be AT LEAST 24-point font (0.9 cm height) and headers AT LEAST 36 point font (1.2 cm height). Use creativity by using different font sizes and styles, perhaps even color.
• Use different colors and textures/symbols for each line or bar contained in your graph or chart. A serif font (e.g., Times) is often easier for reading main text, and a non-serif font (e.g., Arial or Helvetica) for headers and figure labels.
• Organize the paper on the poster board so it is clear, orderly, and self-explanatory. You have complete freedom in displaying your information in figures, tables, text, photographs, etc.
• Use squares, rectangles, circles, etc., to group similar ideas. Avoid cluttering your poster with too much text. Label different elements as I, II, III; or 1, 2, 3; or A, B, C, making it easier for a viewer to follow your display.
• Include the background of your research followed by results and conclusions. A successful poster presentation depends on how well you convey information to an interested audience.

Also post a PDF (< 10 MB in size) on your project pages for your course website, and submit the URL to Canvas to receive poster credit.