AGU Posters

Below are the requirements for AGU conferences posters as stated by their website for the AGU conference to be held in December 2013. Additional USGS requirements can be downloaded here.

Note: Poster presenters may contact the 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.

Prepare Your Poster

• 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
• 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
• Highlight the authors’ names and contact information in case the viewer is interested in more information
• Prepare diagrams or charts legibly in a size sufficient to be read at a distance of 2 meters.
• 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
• 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 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
• 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
• Please do not laminate your poster to ensure that it can be recycled

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

• Does my poster pass USGS muster?

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?

ITST's max paper width is 36". The maximum for CNSI printing is 42".

• What if I'm a Mac user?

Mac users should convert their poster to a ".pdf" file if using 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 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, ITST charges $40 per poster and CNSI charges $10 per linear foot.

• Who else is submitting posters for CHG?

1. Pete Peterson
2. Colin
3. Greg

(More names to be added.)

Links

• Fall 2013 AGU Conference website
• AGU Poster Guidelines for Fall 2013
• Audiovisual and equipment needs
• Poster printing
• Registration
• Program
• Poster guideline resources