The deadline to print posters is May 3, 3:00 pm! Early completion is STRONGLY encouraged.

Poster requirements and suggestions

• Posters for the symposium cannot exceed 36” (3 feet or about 92 cm) tall by 48” (4 feet or about 122 cm) wide, or they will not fit on the display. Please see the Symposium Poster Template for an example.
• Posters are generally made in PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 is free to EWU students) or Adobe Illustrator (available in the MultiMedia Commons-MMC), or other apps like Canva.
• Layout should be two or three columns that present from your left to right.
• Use pictures and figures as much as possible to communicate your research.  Lots of text will make the readers' eyes glaze over after a couple of posters.
• Font size should be visible from 3 to 6 feet away so, titles should be at least 50+ point font, with names and affiliations (University, department, City, State) using 40+ point font, abstracts and other text between 24 to 36 point font.  Gotham, Arial, Helvetica, or Open Sans are great fonts to use because they have consistent thickness and are simple.
• Use an EWU Logo, Symposium Logo or departmental logos (see your mentor) to help identify where you are from and did the research.

Poster template

• Poster Template

Printing

• Posters may be printed in the MultiMedia Commons, located on the first floor of JFK Library, at no cost to presenters.
• Print in person at the MultiMedia Commons OR submit online.
• To submit online, upload poster file to this folder.
• Name poster with the submitter's NetID ONLY (NOT student ID number; NetID = beginning of EWU email address; example: mfisher22) to be contacted for issues or pick up.
• Do NOT include words like "poster" or "final" or anything other than the NetID of the person submitting and/or responsible for picking up the poster.
• If the file needs to be corrected or updated after the original is submitted, upload the new file titled as "[NetID] corrected" to ensure the correct poster is printed.
• Posters should be submitted in .pdf format only.
• Posters should be formatted as 36" x 48" (6000 x 4500 pixels for PowerPoint) or an equivalent proportion.
• If there are issues with a file, the person whose NetID is attached to the poster will be notified. That person will also be notified when their poster is ready to be picked up. That person should be sure to check their email regularly or their poster may not be printed in time for the Symposium.
• Presenters needing to print posters early—before abstract submissions—must contact symposium@ewu.edu. Otherwise the presenter risks paying out of pocket for printing costs.

At the Symposium

• Please show up at least 15 minutes before the start of your session to set up your poster.
• Presenters must be available to discuss their work during the times allotted for the poster session.

Presentation time

• Presenters have 15 minutes total
• Oral presentations may not exceed 10 minutes
• This leaves 5 minutes for audience questions

Presentation content

• As appropriate to their academic discipline, students may choose to read a paper, or present information using note cards or visual prompts.
• Presenters may enhance their presentations using audio/visual media such as PowerPoint or other computer programs, slides or overheads.
• Presenters are responsible for preparing their own slides and overheads under the direction of their faculty mentors.
• Oral Presentation Template

Loading presentations

• Preload your presentation by May 3, 5:00 pm.
• More information will be sent to presenters.
• If not preloaded by the deadline, any preloading during the presentation counts as part of the presentation time.
• Presentations should also saved in a backup location online for easy access at the scheduled time of the presentation. Online locations may include:
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft OneDrive

Service Learning

Identify the connection between the project and the gained personal knowledge (understanding/beliefs/skills) and impact on the community. An abstract is required.

Literary Readings

Literary readings may be original poetry or prose, or readings and analyses of other authors work. The use of visual aids and/or printed copies is not required, but is permitted. A creative works description is required.

Performing/Visual Arts

Presentations of performing/visual arts may include creative activities in music, dance, theatre, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, or video. A creative works description is required.

Music

Participants may perform up to 15 minutes in one of the following categories: original composition, composition in the style of a specific musical period/style/composer, arrangement, performance, lecture recital, or research and analysis. A piano will be made available upon request but all other instruments and/or equipment must be provided by the participants. A creative works description is required.

Film/Visual Communication Design

Films and visual communication design presentations may be music videos, short films, examples of website designs, or other pre-approved formats (please see your faculty mentor). A creative works description is required.

Theatre

Participants may present monologues or scenes (up to five actors). Performances may not exceed 15 minutes. A creative works description is required.

The EWU Writers' Center can provide assistance during your writing process and help with your presentations.

Appointments can be in-person, online, or through Skype.

Contact

Learning Commons, JFK Library
Cheney, WA 99004
Phone: 509.359.2779
writersctr@ewu.edu
Writer's Center website

Hours

M-F: 9 AM - 5 PM

Hours may vary

The Multimedia Commons provides printing services, as well as other services such as creating posters and Power-Point or Prezi presentations, along with other multimedia needs.

EWU Research Poster Template

36X48 Poster Presentation

EWU Style Guide

Contact

JFK Library, Cheney
Room: Main Floor
Phone: (509) 359-4875

Multimedia Commons webpage

Hours

Check Multimedia Commons webpage for current hours.