The University of Iowa College of Engineering's Research Open House
Call for Research Posters
As part of the College of Engineering Research Open House, to be held on April 8, 2010, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to prepare and display posters highlighting their research. We are also opening the poster competition to all visitors, including student researchers from any College or University. Deadline for poster submissions is Friday, March 5, 2010. Awards will be given to the best poster from each of the departments and centers.
Posters will be judged by corporate partners, alumni, faculty/staff and students. This is a particularly good opportunity to share your research with potential collaborators and employers. Presentation schedules will be sent to students approximately one week prior to the Open House. In addition, authors contributing a poster will be eligible for a random drawing of prizes at the Student Luncheon. Judging results will also be awarded at the Student Luncheon, April 9, 2010. Click Student Luncheon for more details and a schedule of events.
A list of Poster Abstracts will be published in a booklet and be available at the Student Luncheon. Additional copies may be available after April 9th, 2010 in the Dean's Office.
Poster Registration
Fill out this electronic form to submit a poster: Poster Submission Form (poster submission closed)
Web Surveyor will submit these registration forms electronically to Jill Gerot. Please contact her for any questions or problems.
Time Details (for each author to be at their poster)
Posters should be printed and ready for display on Wednesday, April 7th between the hours of 2:00-5:00PM. Each poster must be displayed by 9:00AM and removed by 5:00PM on Thursday, April 8th. Posters left after 5:00 PM will be held in the Dean's Office for one week before being discarded. Each poster should be staffed with at least one author to explain the research to judges and visitors. Judging forms for the posters can now be viewed.
Guidelines and Poster Requirements
Printable Quick Reference Poster Size & Layout Requirements
Each poster should include an introduction to the topic, its key points, and a summary of the results. Your poster should be self-explanatory. This will help people who might come to view it while you are discussing your project with someone else. Consider bringing reprints of your research to accommodate requests for a more detailed overview of your project.
Please check out the following site for information on how to make a successful research poster. http://www.writing.eng.vt.edu/posters.html
Materials
The width of the poster MUST fit within the 36", however,
the length of the poster can be between 48" (4') and 70" (6').
Poster text may be printed directly on white paper or on thin, lightweight
colored poster paper or cardboard. A lightweight paper or fabric background
may be used for visual appeal and contrast. Do not use heavy board or foam
core, as these materials may be difficult to display.
Type Size
Your poster will be viewed from a distance of a meter or more. To aid public
viewing, please make the type in your "Title and Author" section
no less than 100 pt in size. All other text should be at least 20 pt. Use
a heavy, legible font that is free from unnecessary ornamentation (such
as Helvetica or Helvetica Bold). "Portrait" formatting
of pages can increase line length, thereby enhancing readability.
Graphics, Photographs and Drawings
Avoid elaborate graphics with unnecessary detail. Presenting data in graphic
form may be clearer and more memorable than including it in tables. Provide
each figure with a legend stating a clear, concise message in large type.
The legend can contain commentary that would normally appear in the body
of a manuscript. It should describe the content of the figure and the conclusions
derived. Details of the methodology should be brief and placed at the end
of the legend.
Arrangement and Content
The title, author(s) names, and departmental affiliation (at least 100 pt.
high) should be centered at the top. Consistency in this will make it easier
for viewers to scan and browse. In addition, you should include (in type
at least 20 pt.) the authors' affiliation(s) and an address to which people
can write for further information.
In general, lay out your poster so that the information flows down in columns, rather than across in rows. Your introduction should be placed at the upper left and your conclusion at the lower right. Number each part of the poster (the poster tiles) so that the flow of information is clear.
NOTE: High-contrast, large, clear text with appropriate graphics will draw attendees to your poster.
If you have any questions, please contact Jill Gerot.