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Research Poster Design and Tour

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

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September 19, 2024, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Gershwind & Bennett Family Collaborative Classroom, Holman Biotech Commons
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
Conference posters displayed on easels

Making a poster can be daunting, especially when you have so much information to communicate. This workshop is for students, researchers, and professionals who want to effectively condense and communicate their findings through visually compelling research posters. Learn how to communicate your research into clear, engaging posters with visuals that captivate your audience and convey your research with impact.

After we finish the workshop, attendees will be invited to tour the Bollinger Digital Fabrication Lab.

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 Bring

  • Laptop with Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Your research data and content for the poster
  • Notebook and pen for brainstorming and notes