Poster Presenter Resources
Resources to help student scholars with their in-person poster presentations.
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Presentation Attire
The symposium is a professional event. All presenters are asked to dress in business casual attire. Presenters should wear a button-down shirt, collared shirt, nice blouse, or polo shirt; tie/blazers are optional. If you do not have professional attire, you can reach out to the UCR Career Center to access their R'Closet for professional clothing options for students.
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Arrival Times
10:00 AM Presenters: Plan to have your poster hung between 9:00 & 9:30 AM. Then be at your poster 5-10 minutes before your presentation time.
12:00 PM Presenters: Plan to have your poster hung between 11:00 & 11:30 AM. Then be at your poster 5-10 minutes before your presentation time.
2:00 PM Presenters: Plan to have your poster hung between 1:00 & 1:30 PM. Then be at your poster 5-10 minutes before your presentation time.
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Poster Printing
- Digital Print Services - UCR Campus Business Services
Large Format Posters, Signs & Banners | UCR Campus Business Services
Lead time: approx. 3 days
Price: Estimated $81.12 for 48 in. x 48 in. (satin finish photo paper)- Payment method: credit card
- Addl. $8.50 for a tube
- Order form
Pickup: Auxiliary Design Services (Bannockburn Village H101, Monday-Friday from 10AM to 4PM)
Contact info: Mindy Moore, Marketing Coordinator: (951) 827-4792- Auxiliary Design Services: (951) 827-4318
2. Poster Printing Services - Orbach Library (1st floor, Room 121)
Poster Printing Plotter Policies
Lead time: Most single posters can be printed during the 15-minute appointment. Orders of multiple posters may require additional lead time.- Recommended to schedule an appointment (9am-4pm)
- Walk-in also available Mon-Fri 12PM-4PM, but subject to staff availability.
Price: $20 for 42 in. x up to 48 in. (& 0.25 in. border on each side)
- Payment method: Bear Bucks
- For more detailed information on size, price, and printing restrictions, visit https://guides.lib.ucr.edu/plotter/prices.
Contact info: Andrew Morales, RS Dept. Assistant: (951) 827-6423
3. Design & Print Custom Posters Online | FedEx Office
Lead time: 1-2 days- If shipping, usually under 1 week
Price: Around $75 for 36 in. x 48 in. (~$69 plus tax)
- Shipping seems to cost a minimum of $10
Pickup Locations within 10 mi of UCR:
- 6095 Magnolia Ave: (951) 682-4200
- 2694 Canyon Springs Pkwy: (951) 413-1852
- 1440 South E St (San Bernardino): (909) 381-6282
- 10051 Magnolia Ave: (951) 687-1023
- Please see link above for details and printing deadline
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UCR Branding Guidelines
You are encouraged to use UCR Branded Assets when creating your poster. You can access official UCR logos at brand.ucr.edu/downloadable-assets
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Poster Design Guidelines
Poster Design workshops to be announced soon!
The recommended poster size is 3' feet (height) by 4' feet (width) (36" inches X 48" inches). Posters should not exceed 48" inches X 96" inches. Consult your faculty mentor for guidance on expectations in your discipline.
Poster Elements:- Title: Place your title at the top of the poster and make sure that the text is at least 2 inches in height.
- Collaborators: presenter name & major, faculty mentor & department, other collaborators & institutional affiliations
- Introduction/Background: What is the problem/topic and why is it important?
- Design & Methods
- Results/Discussion
- Conclusions & Implications
- References
- Acknowledgments
- Contact information/QR Code
Formatting:
- Do not use more than two fonts; instead add depth with bold, italic, or different font sizes.
- Suggested typefaces: Times New Roman, Arial, and Garamond.
- The body type for the main sections should be at least 18 points and should be large enough to read from three feet away. Edit, review, and spell-check all the elements of your poster display.
- Incorporate appropriate graphics in your poster. Label or describe any charts, tables, figures, graphs, or photos that you use and make sure all edges line up evenly.
- Use a color scheme that is easy to view and is consistent with your white space between sections of text, figures, and headings.
- It is best to prepare and practice a five-minute summary speech about your project This is an excellent networking opportunity, so it is important to interact professionally and be willing to answer questions.