Lauren Shepherd Foege N303 REU Communications Class Science on a Poster

Objectives 1.Visual hook 3.Advertise your work 2.Spark discussion

Significance Interactive communication 2,000 talks vs. 10,000 posters (Neurosci) 500 talks vs. 2,000 posters (Biophys) 280 talks vs. 800 posters (Biomats) 100 talks vs. 900 posters (BMES) Common presentation format

Planning Stage How much space do I have? What’s your message? How much time do I have?

Poster pros & cons Disadvantages Attract audience Space constraints Present “repeatedly” Viewer sets pace Large canvas One-on-one interaction Entire project on display Advantages

Simple Poster Tip Focuse d Graphic Ordered

Tips for Success 1.Clean layout and organization 2.Accessible 3.Graphics / text Balance Proof-read!

Layout Balance and symmetry Provide visual cues Think graphically Aesthetically pleasing Think BIG!

Information Flow Reader gravity

Colors High contrast: dark colors on light background light colors on dark background Check colors in CMYK Use theme of 3-4 colors, be consistent! Color-blind friendly

Font Styles and Sizes Styles : sans-serif, Arial (titles, headings) serif(text) Times Sizes: Title: Name & Univ.: Headings: Text: ≥ 84 pt ≥ 72 pt ≥ 36 pt pt

Sections of a Poster 1.Title 2.Introduction 3.Materials & Methods 4.Results 5.Conclusions 6.Acknowledgments Abstract Future work References Optional Essential

Example Poster Title Microfluidic mixing using acoustic oscillation Lauren B. Shepherd 1, Daniel T. Schwartz 2, and Paul Yager 1 1 Department of Bioengineering and 2 Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle WA Microfluidic mixing using acoustic oscillation Brian A. Kidd 1, David Baker 2, and Wendy E. Thomas 1 Lauren B. Shepherd 1, Daniel T. Schwartz 2, and Paul Yager 1 1 Department of Bioengineering and 2 Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle WA

Drive fluidic oscillation within a microfluidic channel using piezoelectric disks. Measure mixing of two fluorescent streams as a function of frequency, amplitude, and post geometry. Example Method Two posts Single post Net Flow

Fig. 1. Extent of mixing for various post geometries as a function of frequency. Example Figure 1 Post Arrangements

5 Practical Tips 1.Prepare 3-5 minute walkthrough 2.Don’t read, use figures as cues 3.Smile and engage audience 4.Stand to side of poster 5.Have fun!

Poster Critique Session

Misty Noble et al.

Kyung Hyuk Kim et al

Folch Lab

Sleight et al

Helton et al

Create a “rough layout” of your poster 1.What is your message? 2.What is your title? 3.What is your introduction? 4.How will you display your method(s)? 5.What results will you include? Homework: Due July 9

Articles: Block, S.M. Do’s and don’t’s of poster presentation. Biophys. J George Hess’s 60-Second Poster Evaluation Wolcott, T.G. Mortal Sins in Poster Presentations, or How to Give the Poster No One Remembers Websites: Resources