• Each session room will be equipped with a computer and an LCD projector.
• PowerPoint is strongly recommended for oral presentations, and Adobe PDF is also accepted.
• Files can be uploaded through the abstract system in advance of the meeting or submitted to the AV personnel at least one session before the presentation. 
• The use of a personal laptop for presentation will not be permitted.
• The time scheduled for each oral scientific presentation is 12 minutes, with three minutes for questions, discussion, and speaker transition.

• A poster is a hybrid of an oral presentation and a printed publication.
• Proceed logically, with headings indicating sections: Introduction, Objective(s), Materials and Methods, Results, Summary, and Conclusions. The Conclusions should be a summary statement and provide the reader with an interpretation of what the results mean.
• Use photographs, drawings, or flow charts to help the audience better visualize the materials and methods used. Graphs should have titles, the axes should be named, and units should be quantified. Tables must include a title.
• Proofread your poster before making the final copy!

1. Text
   • short statements, paragraphs using bullet points
   • concise lists
2. Color
   • text: darker color on a white or light-colored background
   • matting: darker or subdued colors instead of bright colors
   • colors: limit the number used to avoid busyness and distractions; simple use can add emphasis
3. Text size
   • bold, large, block style; sentence case
   • title: legible from 16 to 32 feet
   • text: legible from 5 to 6.5 feet
4. Layout
   • arrange poster sections from top to bottom, starting on the left side
   • sufficient blank space is important
   • use spaces to unify or separate sections
   • avoid too many small sections, too many edges, and too many narrow spaces
5. Illustrations
   • make graphs and tables as simple as possible; focus on the main ideas
   • color and size are important
   • photographs: matte finish is better than glossy; use photos only if they are clear and large enough

• A short and legible introduction chart and a summary of conclusions chart are helpful.
• Keep text and figure legends short, but do not omit them.
• A simple use of color can add emphasis effectively.
• Use large print, at least 3/8-inch high. Shade block letters when possible.
• Roll poster materials and insert in a large mailing tube for ease of transportation.

Please look for the poster board with the lead author’s last name tacked to it.