Poster Specifications
Tips for Preparation
Poster Set-up/Dismantle Schedule
Poster Viewing/Presentation Schedule
Embargo Policy

Poster Specifications:

• Posters should be 4ft (wide) by 4ft (tall). Your poster MUST NOT exceed the maximum dimensions. You will be sharing the board with another poster presenter and it is important that you follow these guidelines.
• Include author names and the institution where the work was completed, in large letters centered at the top of the poster. ASM encourages post meeting communication and asks that you place your email address on the poster.
• It is suggested that you place a reproduction of the abstract in the upper left side of the poster, and use the headings "Introduction", "Methods", "Results" and "Conclusions" to identify your poster layout.
• Pushpins will be provided for your use.

Tips for Preparation:

• Posters should stimulate discussion, do no give a long presentation. Therefore, keep text to a minimum, emphasize graphics, and make sure every thing in your poster is necessary.
• Utilize handouts to supplement your poster.
• Draw a rough sketch of your poster first.
• You may find it helpful to use graph paper and small pieces of paper (e.g. Post-it® Notes cut to size) to better visualize where the components of your poster will go.
• Materials must be easily read at a distance of 4 feet. Ordinary type or carelessly prepared handwritten copy is unacceptable. As a rule of thumb, use a font size of at least 14 point and double space.
• Place related materials (e.g. photo with accompanying text) close together, and then highlight it by framing with blank space.
• Space your information proportionally: divide your poster either horizontally or vertically into three or four sections, and place your materials within those spaces.
• When choosing a background, remember that neutral or gray colors will be easier on the eyes than a bright color. In addition, color photos look best when mounted on gray.

Poster Set-up/Dismantle Schedule

• All posters must be mounted between the hours of 7:30 am and 12:00 pm on Monday, February 27. Bring a copy of your letter of invitation with you so you can gain access to the Poster Hall to hang your poster Monday morning during the hours listed above.
• Posters must be dismantled by 4:15 pm Tuesday, February 28. Posters not removed by 4:15pm on Tuesday, February 28 will be discarded.

Poster Viewing/Presentation Schedule

• Posters will remain on display both Monday and Tuesday.
• At least one author must be available for presentation/discussion at the designated presentation time, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on your assigned day.
• To locate your assigned spot in the Poster Hall please reference your presentation number.

Embargo Policy