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 terms.
Abstracts scheduled for presentation in Poster Sessions will be listed in the program and published in the usual manner.
Each poster presentation will be scheduled for public viewing for the entire day, and the author is to be available during a designated period. All posters should be mounted on the board one-half hour prior to the beginning of the day's session (by 8:00 am). The exhibit hall will open at 7:00 am on Tuesday, July 25 - Friday, July 28.
The poster board surface area is 48" high and 96" wide. The top of the poster space should include the abstract number, title, authors, and affiliation. The lettering for this section should be at least 1" high. Presenters must furnish their own tacks or push pins. (Velcro may or may not work.)
All illustrations should be made beforehand. Keep in mind that illustrations must be read by interested scientists from distances of about 3' or more. Charts, drawings, and illustrations can be similar to those normally used in making slides but should be simpler and more heavily drawn. "Arty-type" displays are discouraged. Simple use of color can add emphasis. Do not mount visuals on heavy board because they may be difficult to keep in position on the poster boards. Hand-lettered material should contain appropriately heavy lettering at least 3/8" high. Shade block letters when possible. Typed material should be typed on a bulletin (large type) typewriter, if possible. Keep illustrative material simple. Presenters might find it useful to have a tablet of suitable sketch paper and one or two felt marking pens available during the display period to use in answering questions.
A suggested arrangement for a poster is illustrated to the left.
Provide a label containing the abstract number, title, name(s) of author(s), and affiliation to identify your presentation easily.
Prepare and bring with you to the meeting all illustrations needed for your presentation - figures, tables, schemes, equations, etc.
Mount your label and illustrations securely on the poster board by appropriate means.
Please do not write or draw on the poster boards.
A short and legible "introduction" chart and a "summary of conclusions" chart are helpful to attendees.
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" high. Shade block letters when possible.
Roll poster materials and insert in a large mailing tube for ease of transportation to the meeting.
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