Dimensions

Maximum Poster Dimensions: 1.8 meters wide by 1.2 meters high (6′ W x 4′ H).

Each presenter will be provided a posterboard 6’ W x 4’ H.

Requirements and Recommendations

• The presentation must cover the material as cited in the abstract.
• Place the title of your paper and your paper number prominently at the top of the poster board to allow viewers to identify your paper.
• Highlight the authors’ names and contact information in case the viewer is interested in more information.
• Prepare diagrams or charts legibly in a size sufficient to be read at a distance of 2 meters.
• Paragraph and figure captions should be at least in a 24-point font (0.9 cm height) and headers at least in a 36-point font (1.2 cm height). Be creative by using different font sizes, styles, and colors.
• When working with graphs or charts, use different colors and textures/symbols for each line or bar. A serif font (e.g., Times) is often easier for reading main text, and a non-serif font (e.g., Arial or Helvetica) is more legible for headers and figure labels.
• Organize the presentation so it is clear, orderly, and self-explanatory.
• 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.
• Please do not laminate your poster to ensure that it can be recycled.

Poster Printing in New Orleans (If needed)

Poster presenters may contact the official Fall Meeting poster printing service provider, Copy Central, for details on ordering poster printing for pick-up on-site in New Orleans. Attendees who submit and pay through the Copy Central site may pick up their posters at the Poster Printing Services in the convention center.

Copy Central can accommodate rush orders in most circumstances, but to guarantee your poster will be ready in time for the presentation please order ahead and check the turnaround policy on their website linked below.

https://orders.copycentral.com/agu/