Author Attend T​imes

During your specific Author Attend Time, you are required to stand by your poster and discuss your research with attendees.

• Poster Session 1 - Professional: Monday, May 19, 2025; 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. CT
  
• Poster Session 2 - Student : Tuesday, May 20, 2025; 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. CT
• Poster Session 3 - Professional: Wednesday, May 21, 2025; 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CT

Poster Specifications & Suggestions ​

Accepted poster presenters should prepare posters with the following guidelines in mind:

The hard copy posters will be displayed on VERTICAL bulletin boards. The interior, usable space of the board measures 45" (wide) x 91" (tall) (114cm x 231cm). The recommended dimensions of your poster are 43" x 78" (109cm x 198 cm). Posters printed in horizontal layouts will be removed.  A suggested poster template can be found here.

• Presenters are responsible for the development, printing, shipment, and display of all poster-related materials and any associated costs.
  
• Permanent adhesives are prohibited; pushpins will be provided on-site for mounting.
  
• Heavy boards or backing should not be used as they will not adhere to the display panels.
  
• Include the names of the authors, your faculty sponsor’s name, and the name of your academic institution.
  
• Your poster should include:
  
  • The title of your accepted proposal
  • Your name, and any other authors or mentors
  • A description of research goals and methods
  • A presentation of results
  • A summary of major conclusions
  • Future directions for the research
  • A short bibliography or list of references
  • Acknowledgments (citing any help received, mentors, or sources of funding)
  • Color logo of your college or university (students only)

• Consider having your poster printed on recycled paper using environmentally friendly inks. Additionally, consider recording a short video presentation (5 minutes or less) to upload to the conference Virtual Platform to allow virtual participants to learn about your topic. 

Poster Format 

• The following VERTICAL design is suggested for your layout:

• Enhanced formats for academic and research posters may be found in the two videos below:

How to create a better research poster in less time (Generation 1)

How to create a better research poster in less time (Generation 2)

• The main job of a poster is to provide audiences with information on your research, but it can be a tricky balancing act to provide attendees with all the details while creating something visually pleasing. Using a QR code on your poster will allow viewers a place to go to view more details, without taking up space with numbers and words. QR codes can also be used to share your contact information, social media accounts, a YouTube video you’ve posted about your study, additional images, or links back to a website. Check out this link  for more information and to generate and design a QR code for your poster: QR Code Generator

Poster Displays From Previous AIHA Connects

Questions?  

Contact Diana Kane at 703-846-0753.

Posters should attract the eye of passersby and present the main content in a succinct and quickly consumable format. Remember visual impact is important! Think through the following design considerations when creating your poster:

• Use large, uncomplicated fonts. The print should be legible from at least three to four feet away.
  
• Convey your information with colorful images and figures.
  
• Balance your text and images.
  
• Think of reader “gravity”—how the viewer’s eye tends to move from top to bottom and from left to right—and incorporate that flow into your design.
  
• Use headings, numbers, white space, or color frames to organize the information.
• Articulate the takeaway lessons in an understandable manner. While the poster serves as a visual aid while you talk, others may view it when you are not there.

Two-time Student Poster "Best in Show Gold" winner, Andrew Floeder, explains 
What Makes a Successful Poster.