{"id":2058,"date":"2018-03-29T14:54:03","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T19:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/kick-start\/information-for-applicants-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:45:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:45:36","slug":"information-for-applicants-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/events\/creative-kick-start\/information-for-applicants-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Information for Poster Creation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><i>What to expect at the College of Engineering Research Open House:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineering.uiowa.edu\/research\/research-open-house\/registration-information-and-poster-guidelines\">Website for Registration &amp; Additional Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>POSTER JUDGING<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nPoster submissions may be reviewed by corporate partners, alumni, faculty, staff or fellow students. Awards will be given an undergraduate and graduate poster from each of the departments and centers. In addition, authors contributing a poster will be eligible for a random drawing of prizes at the Student Luncheon. Judging results will be awarded at the Student Luncheon, Friday, April 3, 2020. \u00a0Posters will be ranked based on 4 major criteria, you may view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineering.uiowa.edu\/sites\/www.engineering.uiowa.edu\/files\/roh_poster-rating-sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Judging forms<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0specifics.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>GUIDELINES AND POSTER REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nEach 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.\u00a0Please check out the following site for information on how to make a successful research poster\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/writing.engr.psu.edu\/posters.html\">http:\/\/writing.engr.psu.edu\/posters.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Materials:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>The size of the poster<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>must not exceed\u00a0<\/strong>42&#8243; wide (including margins) x 60&#8243; long.\u00a0The 42\u201d dimension is based on the fact that the printer is set to print at 42\u201d wide. If less than that, it leaves a white blank strip that is not very attractive. You can choose the dimensions of your poster, but if it prints at less than 42\u201d wide, you will need to cut off the blank excess area. \u00a0Please bring it already trimmed and ready for hanging.\u00a0 We expect posters that are 42\u201d or less when we plan out the space needed for hanging all the posters. If you have a poster that is already printed because you produced it for a different event, you can use that (no need to redesign\/reprint). \u00a0(42\u201d = 42 inches).\n<ul>\n<li>Poster text may be printed directly on white paper or on thin, lightweight colored poster paper, cardboard, or fabric. Do not use heavy board or foam core, as these materials may be difficult to display.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Type Size:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Your poster will be viewed from a distance of a meter or more. To aid public viewing, please make the type in your &#8220;Title and Author&#8221; section\u00a0readable from a distance. All other text should be\u00a0approximately\u00a020 pt. Use a heavy, legible font that is free from unnecessary ornamentation (such as Helvetica or\u00a0<strong>Helvetica Bold<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Graphics, Photographs and Drawing<\/em>s:\u00a0<\/strong>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. The background color should be white, for easier viewing and reduced printing costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Arrangement and Content:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>The title, author(s) names, and departmental affiliation should be centered at the top. Consistency in this will make it easier for viewers to scan and browse. In addition, you should include the authors&#8217; affiliation(s) and an address to which people can write for further information.\u00a0In 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>WHERE TO GET THE POSTER PRINTED:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engineering Technology Centers\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/etc.engineering.uiowa.edu\/forms\/print-submission-form\">Print Submission Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Please put in Additional Notes that this is for Creative Kick-Start and your fund number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>TIPS &amp; TRICKS FOR POSTER CREATION:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Poster Presentation 2018\u00a0by Sarah Livesay, Associate Director of the Hanson Center for Technical Communication<\/li>\n<li>Recommendations of what to put in your project poster session:\n<ul>\n<li>Title<\/li>\n<li>Team Members Names\/Affliations<\/li>\n<li>Listing as a Creative Kick-Start Project<\/li>\n<li>Sponsors Name<\/li>\n<li>Abstract:\u00a0 What did you hope to build\/accomplish?<\/li>\n<li>Introduction<\/li>\n<li>Materials\/Process<\/li>\n<li>Results<\/li>\n<li>Conclusion\/Discussion\/Further Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Schedule an appointment in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineering.uiowa.edu\/current-students\/support-resources\/hanson-center-technical-communication\">Hanson Center<\/a> to review your poster<\/li>\n<li>Examples from Past Poster Sessions (Some Good &amp; Some Requiring Refinement)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/IMG_1273.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2055 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/IMG_1273-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sample of poster visual format #1\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/IMG_1273-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/IMG_1273-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/IMG_1273-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_04@01x.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2052 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_04@01x-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sample of poster visual format #2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_04@01x-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_04@01x-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_04@01x-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_03@01x.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2049 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_03@01x-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sample of poster visual format #3\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_03@01x-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_03@01x-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_03@01x-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_02@025x@025x.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2046 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_02@025x@025x-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sample of poster visual format #4\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_02@025x@025x-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_02@025x@025x-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_02@025x@025x-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2044 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_01-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sample of poster visual format #5\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_01-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/files\/2018\/03\/college-engineering-posters_01-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to expect at the College of Engineering Research Open House:\u00a0 Website for Registration &amp; Additional Information POSTER JUDGING Poster submissions may be reviewed by corporate partners, alumni, faculty, staff [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":0,"parent":3670,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"pagetpl-engineering-events.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2058","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","","eng","wp-json","wp","v2","pages","2058"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2058","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2058"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2058\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8593,"href":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2058\/revisions\/8593"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2058"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2058"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}