1. Audio/Visual Template
The SRC logo MUST be displayed on your presentation materials! Logos are available at
Audio/Visual Template
Authors (Presenter first) University Presenter’s address
Task/Theme: NNNN.nnn

2. Introduction
Please review “Preparing the Oral Presentation” at presentation/
Remember: Your written paper is available to your audience prior to your presentation
It presents your contribution in detail
Many of those in the audience will have already read or glanced through your paper
Your presentation to the audience should be less formal and less analytical and you must make every word count!

3. Electronic Projection
TECHCON will only support one means of visual aid consisting of the use of a video projector connected to a laptop computer with Microsoft PowerPoint or Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader compatible file formats
Microsoft PowerPoint presentation is recommended for the following reasons:
Animation capabilities
Widely available and well equipped to convert between various formats
Embedded audio and video support

4. Submitting Oral Presentation
Information about how and when to make your files available can be found in the “Instructions for Submitting Oral Presentation” here:
submission/
Read this information carefully!
Presentation devices will be provided by SRC, using your own laptop or mobile phone for the presentation is NOT ALLOWED
switching devices takes too long, projector can switch to sleep mode
adapters not available, custom resolutions resize projection diameter
batteries can run out of power, popups disturb experience, ...

5. Reviewing Oral Presentation
There will be a pre-conference slide installation procedure
You are required to bring your final presentation on a USB flash drive to poster setup on Sunday, September 10th beginning at 2:00 pm.
All final presentations are to be uploaded to SRC computers in the Rio Grande Exhibit Hall on the lower level on Sunday, September 10th from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm (local time).
Please review your presentation on an SRC computer at the scheduled time to be sure fonts, etc. are correct.

6. Technology Transfer Industry Interactions Internships (if appropriate)
List any industry experts involved with your research
Say a few words about your interactions with industry
Internships (if appropriate)
Describe transfer/information exchange that happened during an internship at a member company
Publications/presentations
Where is your work published (SRC website?
Have you made a presentation to a member company?

7. Research Motivation Describe problem(s) addressed in your research
Why is this research important to industry
Remember that your audience will include both people that are and are not familiar with your project

8. Colors
Try to use only colors that convert for black and white printing
The distinction between blue and black for text and thin lines is especially weak
Red filled-in objects (circles, rectangles, etc.) with white text are well-suited for highlighting important text
Be aware that the contrast of your computer monitor is much higher than that of a projector in a partly lit room

9. Tips
Formulas: use the Microsoft Equation Editor, MathType fonts, or even small pictures
Embed your font set
Use clipart only when it helps to state your point
Use at least 1½ pt. line width in drawings
Stick with one transition effect throughout your presentation
Stick to Miller's Magic Number