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Research Poster Design

Making a poster can be daunting, especially when you have so much information to communicate. Learn how to communicate your research into clear, engaging posters with visuals that captivate your audience and convey your research with impact. 

 

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April 23, 2025, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
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Bollinger Digital Fabrication Lab, Holman Biotech Commons
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
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Hosted by: Holman Biotech Commons

Students in a seating area in the Biotech Commons

This workshop is for students, researchers, and professionals who want to effectively condense and communicate their findings through visually compelling research posters.

What You'll Learn:

  • How to condense your work 
  • How to create a Poster Outline 
  • How to resize your file so it can be printed 
  • How to use visuals vs. text to explain research 
  • Image Resolution
  • Design Tips
  • Microsoft PowerPoint tips
  • And more! 

What to have prepared for the Online Session:

  • Your research data and content for the poster
  • Notebook and pen for brainstorming and notes

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