Poster Presenter Information
Posters will be on display in Hall H of the Ernest Morial Convention Center throughout the meeting from Saturday, March 6, through Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
Poster Set Up:
Friday, March 5 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Poster Tear Down:
Tuesday, March 9 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The official poster hours are:
Saturday, March 6
9:30 am Open
4:30 - 5:30 pm Networking Reception
5:30 - 6:30 pm * Poster Session
6:30 pm Close
Sunday, March 7
9:30 am Open
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm ** Poster Session/Reception
4:45 pm Close
Monday, March 8
9:30 am Open
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm * Poster Session
6:30 pm Close
Tuesday, March 9
9:30 am Open
10:45 - 11:45 am *** Poster Session
1:00 pm Close
Poster presenters will be available to answer questions:
* ALL PRESENTERS
SATURDAY
Even numbered posters – 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Odd numbered posters – 6:00 - 6:30 pm
MONDAY
Even numbered posters – 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Odd numbered posters – 5:30 - 6:30 pm** EVEN NUMBERED Presenters and NIRA FINALISTS Only –Sunday 1:45 - 2:45 pm
***ODD NUMBERED Presenters Only – Tuesday 10:45 - 11:45 am
Poster Presenter Ribbons
A
presenter ribbon will be on the poster board. The presenting author should wear
this ribbon during the meeting and specifically during the poster sessions, for easy identification.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF POSTER
PRESENTATIONS
Download PDF document with poster information.
Format
- Posters must reflect the material summarized in your submitted abstract.
- Poster size is 45 inches horizontal by 45 inches vertical. The overall poster board is 4'x8' with two poster presentations on each side of the board.
- Each board will be identified by a number corresponding to the number of the poster listed in the Program Book and as page-numbered in the Transactions CDROM.
It is a good idea to have business cards available at your poster.
Authors Must Provide the Following:
- A HEADING that includes the title, authors, and affiliation. This heading must be mounted at the top of the board. Lettering should be large enough to be read at least eight feet from the board.
- TEXT, FIGURES, AND GRAPHS, legible four feet away.
- TACKS, PUSH PINS, VELCRO for attaching poster to the board.
Poster arrangements will vary, depending on the material presented.
ORS provides:
- Poster Board
- Number
- Presenter Ribbon (Ribbon will be on board)
Author provides:
- Heading
- Graphs, Figures, Text
- Tacks/Push Pins
Helpful Hints:
- Make poster presentations as self-explanatory as possible;
- Data displayed clear and concise;
- Photos, figures, diagrams, charts to reflect pertinent points;
- Legible - large enough print to be read 4' to 6' away;
- Avoid abbreviations and acronyms without giving their full form;
- When captions are used, limit them to a couple of sentences.
- Avoid using entirely capital letters in all instances except short titles, otherwise the text will be too difficult to read.
Color:
Color is very useful for creating interest
and accentuating specific parts of any presentation. Use only a few common colors.
Generally, it is best to use light lettering (e.g., white, yellow, golden yellow,
ivory, light blue, cyan) on dark backgrounds (e.g., royal blue, navy blue, teal
green, forest green or purple). Colors like red, magenta, and orange can work
well, as accents, but they are too "hot" for use over large areas of a display.
Fluorescent colors, while eye-catching, do not carry the professional image you
want to project. Most importantly, make sure the color combinations you select
are visually appealing.
Artwork and Lettering:
Creative artwork
with an uncluttered layout will encourage attendees to stop and examine your poster
presentation. Use self-explanatory drawings, photos and charts to express ideas.
When captions are used, limit them to a couple of sentences.
Do Not:
- Simply enlarge your abstract;
- Be overly ornate;
- Bring x-rays, (viewers won't be able to see them clearly);
- Use more than your allocated space.
| Registration |
All posters presenters are required to register for the Annual Meeting and pay the appropriate registration fee. The ORS Meeting Announcement, registration form and housing information is available online. You can also register online at www.ors.org and receive immediate confirmation of your registration. Advance registration deadline is January 27, 2010. Late online only registration is January 28 - February 22, 2010. On-site registration hours:
Poster presenters and attendees are required to wear a name badge during the Annual Meeting.
Friday, March 5 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday, March 6 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, March 7 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Monday, March 8 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday, March 9 7:30 am – 5:00 pm