AGU Posters - Revision history

Libby: Updating AGU poster guildelines and added campus resource links and instructions

2017-12-06T17:57:15Z

Updating AGU poster guildelines and added campus resource links and instructions

Libby: Updated URLs.

2015-12-08T20:18:41Z

Updated URLs.

Libby: Commented out who had posters.

2014-09-04T23:25:12Z

Commented out who had posters.

Libby: Added USGS spec basics.

2013-12-05T19:19:52Z

Added USGS spec basics.

Libby: Fixed external links.

2013-12-05T18:29:22Z

Fixed external links.

Libby at 19:31, 3 December 2013

2013-12-03T19:31:03Z

Libby: Added CSNI printing info.

2013-12-03T19:09:09Z

Added CSNI printing info.

Libby: Added ftp link to poster guideline resources and added to the FAQ.

2013-12-03T18:18:27Z

Added ftp link to poster guideline resources and added to the FAQ.

Libby: Added FAQ.

2013-12-02T22:28:00Z

Added FAQ.

Libby: Replacing preliminary requirements with actual requirements for Dec. 2013.

2013-11-05T22:24:33Z

Replacing preliminary requirements with actual requirements for Dec. 2013.

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-Below are the requirements for AGU conferences posters as stated by [https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2015/poster-presenter-guidelines/| their website] for the AGU conference to be held in December 2015. Additional USGS requirements can be downloaded [ftp://ftp.chg.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip here].
+Below are the requirements for AGU conferences posters as stated by [https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2017/program-overview/presenter-guidelines/| their website] for the AGU conference to be held in December 2017. Additional USGS requirements can be downloaded [ftp://ftp.chg.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip here].
-'''Note:''' Poster presenters may contact the [https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/copycentral-agu/| Fall Meeting Poster Printing Service] for details about how to have their posters created and printed. Attendees who submitted and paid through the Copy Central site may pick up their posters at the Poster Printing Services booth in the Upper Lobby of Moscone South. Copy Central can also assist with on-site printing needs. At least 24 hours are needed for on-site orders.
+'''Note:''' Poster presenters may contact the [https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/copycentral-agu/| Fall Meeting Poster Printing Service] for details about how to have their posters created and printed. Attendees who submitted and paid through the [https://orders.copycentral.com/agu/ Copy Central] site may pick up their posters at the Poster Printing Services in the convention center. Copy Central can also assist with on-site printing needs. At least 24 hours are needed for on-site orders.
 ==Prepare Your Poster==
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 ==ePOSTERS==
 The Presenting Author of all posters will receive an email the week of 18 November with instructions for uploading your ePoster. This is an optional feature enabling people to view and discuss your poster before, during, and after the meeting. Note: Only the Presenting Author of a poster abstract will have access to upload files.
 ==Basic USGS VIS Poster Requirements==

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-Below are the requirements for AGU conferences posters as stated by [https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/scientific-program-2/poster-session-presenter-guidelines/| their website] for the AGU conference to be held in December 2013. Additional USGS requirements can be downloaded [ftp://chg-ftpout.geog.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip here].
+Below are the requirements for AGU conferences posters as stated by [https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2015/poster-presenter-guidelines/| their website] for the AGU conference to be held in December 2015. Additional USGS requirements can be downloaded [ftp://ftp.chg.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip here].
 '''Note:''' Poster presenters may contact the [https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/copycentral-agu/| Fall Meeting Poster Printing Service] for details about how to have their posters created and printed. Attendees who submitted and paid through the Copy Central site may pick up their posters at the Poster Printing Services booth in the Upper Lobby of Moscone South. Copy Central can also assist with on-site printing needs. At least 24 hours are needed for on-site orders.
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 ==Basic USGS VIS Poster Requirements==
-The following design specifications can also be found in the [ftp://chg-ftpout.geog.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip VISID.zip] file 'VIS  Poster Sessions.htm'.
+The following design specifications can also be found in the [ftp://ftp.chg.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip VISID.zip] file 'VIS  Poster Sessions.htm'.
 *'''Poster Session Size:''' Usually 30 to 96 inches wide and 24 to 48 inches high. Note: If the poster is to be laminated and rolled for shipping purposes, one of the dimensions should be less than 36 inches.
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 **Placed above the title set in 24-point Univers Condensed Bold, flush left, caps and lowercase
 **In the rare instances when both Secondary Identification and Cooperator Notes are used, the Secondary Identification is set above the Cooperator Note.
-**When the cooperator's contribution to the project is equal to that of the USGS, the cooperator's logo may be used on the poster session. The cooperator's logo is placed to the right of the USGS identifier's clear space (clear space equals 1/4 the height of the identifier). See http://internal.usgs.gov/visual/manual/identifier.html#more for further information.
+**When the cooperator's contribution to the project is equal to that of the USGS, the cooperator's logo may be used on the poster session. The cooperator's logo is placed to the right of the USGS identifier's clear space (clear space equals 1/4 the height of the identifier). <!-- See http://internal.usgs.gov/visual/manual/identifier.html#more for further information. -->
 *'''Poster Session Title:'''
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 *Does my poster pass USGS muster?
-:[ftp://chg-ftpout.geog.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip Download these USGS guidelines] to verify that your poster meets USGS's requirements. If you are not sure, verify before printing.
+:[ftp://ftp.chg.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip Download these USGS guidelines] to verify that your poster meets USGS's requirements. If you are not sure, verify before printing.
 *What are the maximum dimensions that can be printed here on campus?
-:[http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html ITST]'s [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/PosterPrinterEsmeralda.html max paper width] is '''<span style="color: red">36"</span>'''. The maximum for [http://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/admin/computing/printer/ CNSI] printing is '''<span style="color: red">42"</span>'''.
+:[http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html ITST]'s [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/PosterPrinterEsmeralda.html max paper width] is '''<span style="color: red">36"</span>'''. The maximum for [http://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/support/technical/poster-printer CNSI] printing is '''<span style="color: red">42"</span>'''.
 *What if I'm a Mac user?
 :Mac users should [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/itst/Computing/Mac_Poster_converttopdf.pdf convert their poster to a ".pdf" file] if using [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html ITST] on campus to print their poster.
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 :''(Answer needed.)''
 *How much does it cost to print a poster? What project/book/account should I charge it to?
-:On campus, [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html ITST] charges $40 per poster and [http://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/admin/computing/printer/ CNSI] charges $10 per linear foot.
+:On campus, [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html ITST] charges $40 per poster and [http://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/support/technical/poster-printer CNSI] charges $10 per linear foot.
 <!--*Who else is submitting posters for CHG?
 #Pete Peterson
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 ==Links==
-*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/ Fall 2013 AGU Conference website]
+*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2015/ Fall 2015 AGU Conference website]
-*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/scientific-program-2/poster-session-presenter-guidelines/ AGU Poster Guidelines for Fall 2013]
+*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2015/poster-presenter-guidelines/ AGU Poster Guidelines for Fall 2015]
-*[http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/files/2013/10/013-1657-2013-Fall-Meeting_AV-Form.pdf Audiovisual and equipment needs]
+<!-- *[http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2015/files/2015/10/013-1657-2015-Fall-Meeting_AV-Form.pdf Audiovisual and equipment needs] -->
 *[https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/copycentral-agu/ Poster printing]
-*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/travel-housing/registration-rates/ Registration]
+<!--*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2015/travel-housing/registration-rates/ Registration]
-*[http://agu-fm13.abstractcentral.com/planner.jsp Program]
+*[http://agu-fm13.abstractcentral.com/planner.jsp Program] -->
-*[ftp://chg-ftpout.geog.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip Poster guideline resources]
+*[ftp://ftp.chg.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip Poster guideline resources]

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 *How much does it cost to print a poster? What project/book/account should I charge it to?
 :On campus, [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html ITST] charges $40 per poster and [http://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/admin/computing/printer/ CNSI] charges $10 per linear foot.
-*Who else is submitting posters for CHG?
+<!--*Who else is submitting posters for CHG?
 #Pete Peterson
 #Colin
 #Greg
-:''(More names to be added.)''
+:''(More names to be added.)''-->
 ==Links==

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 ==ePOSTERS==
 The Presenting Author of all posters will receive an email the week of 18 November with instructions for uploading your ePoster. This is an optional feature enabling people to view and discuss your poster before, during, and after the meeting. Note: Only the Presenting Author of a poster abstract will have access to upload files.
 ==AGU FAQ==

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 :[ftp://chg-ftpout.geog.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip Download these USGS guidelines] to verify that your poster meets USGS's requirements. If you are not sure, verify before printing.
 *What are the maximum dimensions that can be printed here on campus?
-:[http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html| ITST]'s [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/PosterPrinterEsmeralda.html| max paper width] is '''<span style="color: red">36"</span>'''. The maximum for [http://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/admin/computing/printer/| CNSI] printing is '''<span style="color: red">42"</span>'''.
+:[http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html ITST]'s [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/PosterPrinterEsmeralda.html max paper width] is '''<span style="color: red">36"</span>'''. The maximum for [http://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/admin/computing/printer/ CNSI] printing is '''<span style="color: red">42"</span>'''.
 *What if I'm a Mac user?
-:Mac users should [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/itst/Computing/Mac_Poster_converttopdf.pdf| convert their poster to a ".pdf" file] if using [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html| ITST] on campus to print their poster.
+:Mac users should [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/itst/Computing/Mac_Poster_converttopdf.pdf convert their poster to a ".pdf" file] if using [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html ITST] on campus to print their poster.
 *How long does it take to get something printed on campus? How soon in advanced does it have to arranged?
-:Printing posters with [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html| ITST] is on a first come first serve basis. Posters usually take between eight to fifteen minutes to print.
+:Printing posters with [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html ITST] is on a first come first serve basis. Posters usually take between eight to fifteen minutes to print.
 *What alternatives do we have to printing on campus?
 :''(Answer needed.)''
 *How much does it cost to print a poster? What project/book/account should I charge it to?
-:On campus, [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html| ITST] charges $40 per poster and [http://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/admin/computing/printer/| CNSI] charges $10 per linear foot.
+:On campus, [http://www.itst.ucsb.edu/computing.html ITST] charges $40 per poster and [http://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/admin/computing/printer/ CNSI] charges $10 per linear foot.
 *Who else is submitting posters for CHG?
 #Pete Peterson
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 ==Links==
-*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/| Fall 2013 AGU Conference website]
+*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/ Fall 2013 AGU Conference website]
-*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/scientific-program-2/poster-session-presenter-guidelines/| AGU Poster Guidelines for Fall 2013]
+*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/scientific-program-2/poster-session-presenter-guidelines/ AGU Poster Guidelines for Fall 2013]
-*[http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/files/2013/10/013-1657-2013-Fall-Meeting_AV-Form.pdf| Audiovisual and equipment needs]
+*[http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/files/2013/10/013-1657-2013-Fall-Meeting_AV-Form.pdf Audiovisual and equipment needs]
-*[https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/copycentral-agu/| Poster printing]
+*[https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/copycentral-agu/ Poster printing]
-*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/travel-housing/registration-rates/| Registration]
+*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/travel-housing/registration-rates/ Registration]
-*[http://agu-fm13.abstractcentral.com/planner.jsp| Program]
+*[http://agu-fm13.abstractcentral.com/planner.jsp Program]
 *[ftp://chg-ftpout.geog.ucsb.edu/pub/org/chg/people/share/VISID.zip Poster guideline resources]

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-Below are the requirements for AGU conferences posters as stated by [http://spc.agu.org/2013/poster-guidelines/| their website] for the AGU conference held in June of 2013. Because the requirements have not been updated specifically for the fall conference, these requirements are meant as a loose approximation only and should be verified before submission.
+Below are the requirements for AGU conferences posters as stated by [https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/scientific-program-2/poster-session-presenter-guidelines/| their website] for the AGU conference to be held in December 2013. Additional USGS requirements may be forthcoming.
 ==Prepare Your Poster==
-*The size of posters should be not more than 4 feet tall by 8 feet wide.
+*Each presenter is provided with a 4-foot-high by 6-foot-wide poster board. Poster boards have a 2.5 cm (1-inch) frame. *Dimensions of the useable work area are 1.2 meters high by 1.8 meters wide (4′ high x 6′ wide).
-*The presentation must cover the material as cited in the abstract.
+*The presentation must cover the material as cited in the abstract
-*Place the title of your paper and your paper number prominently at the top of the poster board to allow viewers to identify your paper.
+*Place the title of your paper and your paper number prominently at the top of the poster board to allow viewers to identify your paper
-*Indicate 1) the abstract’s presentation number, 2) title, and 3) authors’ names.
+*Highlight the authors’ names and contact information in case the viewer is interested in more information
-*Highlight the authors’ names, e-mails, and address information in case the viewer is interested in contacting you for more information.
+*Prepare diagrams or charts legibly in a size sufficient to be read at a distance of 2 meters.
-*Prepare all diagrams or charts neatly and legibly beforehand in a size sufficient to be read at a distance of 2 meters. Paragraph and figure caption text should be '''AT LEAST''' 24-point font (0.9 cm height) and headers '''AT LEAST''' 36 point font (1.2 cm height). Be creative by using different font sizes and styles, perhaps even color.
+*Paragraph and figure captions should be at least in a 24-point font (0.9 cm height) and headers at least in a 36-point font (1.2 cm height). Be creative by using different font sizes and styles, perhaps even color
-*Use different colors and textures/symbols for each line or bar contained in your graph or chart. A serif font (e.g., Times) is often easier for reading main text, and a non-serif font (e.g., Arial or Helvetica) for headers and figure labels.
+*When working with graphs or charts, use different colors and textures/symbols for each line or bar. A serif font (e.g., Times) is often easier for reading main text, and a non-serif font (e.g., Arial or Helvetica) is legible for headers and figure labels
-*Organize the paper on the poster board so it is clear, orderly, and self-explanatory. You have complete freedom in displaying your information in figures, tables, text, photographs, etc.
+*Organize the presentation so it is clear, orderly, and self-explanatory
-*Use squares, rectangles, circles, etc., to group similar ideas. Avoid cluttering your poster with too much text. Label different elements as I, II, III; or 1, 2, 3; or A, B, C, making it easier for a viewer to follow your display.
+*Use squares, rectangles, circles, etc., to group similar ideas. Avoid cluttering your poster with too much text. Label different elements as I, II, III; or 1, 2, 3; or A, B, C, making it easier for a viewer to follow your display
-*Include the background of your research followed by results and conclusions. A successful poster presentation depends on how well you convey information to an interested audience.
+*Include the background of your research followed by results and conclusions. A successful poster presentation depends on how well you convey information to an interested audience
-*Remember to include your QR code if you have uploaded an eposter.
+*Please do not laminate your poster to ensure that it can be recycled
 ==Links==
-*[http://spc.agu.org/2013/poster-guidelines/| AGU Poster Guidelines for June 2013]
+*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/| Fall 2013 AGU Conference website]
-*[http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/general-information/| Fall 2013 AGU Conference website]
+*[https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/scientific-program-2/poster-session-presenter-guidelines/| AGU Poster Guidelines for Fall 2013]