2008 Annual Meeting Call for Posters

NSDL 2008 ANNUAL MEETING -- Call for Posters

Poster Registration Deadline: 5 September 2008

The NSDL Annual Meeting Planning Committee encourages poster submissions from new, continuing, and past NSDL-funded projects; from NSDL partner institutions; and, from related NSF-funded programs and projects. The primary purpose of the poster session is to provide opportunities for informal discussions with colleagues about project developments that are of interest to the NSDL community and to reflect where appropriate the 2008 NSDL Annual Meeting theme STEM Research and Education in Action.

To Register a Poster: Prospective poster presenters are required to submit a short abstract (no more than 200 words) and other information describing their poster through the online registration form. This is a registration rather than review process; however, the planning committee reserves the right to reject inappropriate submissions or those exceeding the one poster per project limit. All poster registrations are due by 5 September 2008. We will not guarantee space for posters that are not registered by the deadline.

Register a Poster

PLEASE NOTE: In order to accommodate the anticipated volume of posters, each project will be allotted one 4 x 4 foot square space on a display board, which will be shared with another poster. Wireless internet access will be available; however, all computers and other equipment are the responsibility of the poster presenters. Poster numbers will be assigned following the registration deadline.

Poster Schedule

If you have any questions, please contact:
Sarah Holsted, NSDL Director of Development and Special Projects,

Poster Design Suggestions

Poster Preparation

• Each assigned poster space will measure 4'h x 4'w which includes a border of approximately 1" (2.5cm).

• The top of the board should consist of a large, easy-to-read title of your program, including name(s) and affiliations(s). We suggest that title lettering be about 2" to 3" (5cm to 7.5cm) with subheadings 0.5" to 1" high (1.25cm to 2.5cm).

• All lettering should be legible from 5' (1.5m) away. The minimum type size for text should be no less than 18 point, but 24 point (0.25", .625cm) is preferable.

• Handouts and other give-away materials are appreciated by poster viewers.

• Push-pins will be available in the poster area on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend that you bring your own to ensure availability. Velcro holds poster material well. All material must be removable.

• Do not write, paint, or use paste on the display board.

• A large and/or bright center of interest can draw the eye to the most important aspect of the poster. Use color to add emphasis and clarity.

• Make illustrations simple and bold. Enlarge photos to show pertinent details clearly. Use elements of different size and proportions. Convert tabular material to graphic display, if possible.

• Leave some open space in the design.

Poster Content Might Include

• Title of the project, researcher names and affiliations.

• Major activity or research of the project.

• Project approach, plan of action or method.

• Major expectations, findings, lessons learned or product developed.

• Benefits the project to the overall NSDL.

• Opportunities for current or future training or technical assistance for NSDL grantees.

• Project publications, websites developed or suggested readings that might be useful to NSDL grantees.