1. Title of Presentation (88-point type)
Name of Presenter (60-point type)
Class, Institution, or Laboratory in which the work was done (40-point )
ABSTRACT (48-point type)
RESULTS
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
(24-point type)
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is
4.6”W x 2.9”H)
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
An abstract may be included, but space limitations may dictate that you concentrate on the more important components such as Introduction, Methods, etc. (32-point type)
Results are the most important part of the poster and generally should occupy the center of the exhibit. The results should consist of a maximum number of graphics (i.e., graphs, photographs, tables, charts, figures, illustrations, etc.) which are simple and easy to read, and a minimum of verbiage. Color-coding graphs and figures facilitates ease of interpretation. (32-point type)
Using images:
Only use your personal images, or images you have permission to use, such as images with a creative commons license.
Follow attribution guidelines for images.
You do not have to source personal images.
Use the highest quality images available.
Do not copy and paste images into PowerPoint. Use INSERT.
CONCLUSIONS
Conclusions should be stated in a clear and especially concise fashion. Generally, this section would be located to the right of the results. Itemization (listing) of conclusions is legitimate and can facilitate comprehension. Discussion should be kept to a minimum and should include only the most important points. (32-point type)
INTRODUCTION
The Introduction should be brief and to the point so that the reader becomes immediately aware of the purpose of the investigation. It should be confined to one paragraph, and located at the upper left of poster. (32-point type)
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 8”W x 4.15”H)
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Overview of the poster template
The template provides a starting point for students creating posters.
The template is completely modifiable.
The section headings listed are examples. Feel free to change headings to better suit your topic.
Each area has a recommended font size. If you need to change the font size, try to keep it around the size listed.
Do not crowd margins.
If you need assistance with the template or have any questions about creating a poster, please contact Kathryn Lightcap in the Center for New Media Design (CNMD) at or
The CNMD is open 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri, and 7pm-9pm, Mon-Thu.
This poster template is provided as a courtesy for K students creating posters for classes, conferences, or symposiums.
Template updated February 2018; do not use this template after February 2020.
The Materials and Methods (or procedures) section should be labeled clearly as such, and should follow immediately after the Introduction. This section often lends itself to the diagrammatic presentation with a minimum of verbiage. Insofar as possible, easily followed flow diagrams should be used. (32-point type)
TABLE, FIGURE or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 17.5”W x 8.4”H)
A reasonable number of figures included on a poster are six, but this
depends on the subject matter being presented.
Do not include any graphics which are not directly relevant to the material you are presenting.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 12”W x 4.6”H)
Acknowledgements should recognize funding sources, peer review team members, research assistants, mentor (if not included in author title), and any other individuals or organizations that contributed to completion of the project. (32-point type)
Leave a minimum of 1/2” margin for all poster sides. DIEBOLD students: use 1” margin at top and bottom of poster!

2. Title of Presentation (88-point type)
Name of Presenter (60-point type)
Class, Institution, or Laboratory in which the work was done (40-point )
ABSTRACT (48-point type)
RESULTS
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
(24-point type)
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is
4.6”W x 2.9”H)
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
An abstract may be included, but space limitations may dictate that you concentrate on the more important components such as Introduction, Methods, etc. (32-point type)
Results are the most important part of the poster and generally should occupy the center of the exhibit. The results should consist of a maximum number of graphics (i.e., graphs, photographs, tables, charts, figures, illustrations, etc.) which are simple and easy to read, and a minimum of verbiage. Color-coding graphs and figures facilitates ease of interpretation. (32-point type)
Using images:
Only use your personal images, or images you have permission to use, such as images with a creative commons license.
Follow attribution guidelines for images.
You do not have to source personal images.
Use the highest quality images available.
Do not copy and paste images into PowerPoint. Use INSERT.
CONCLUSIONS
Conclusions should be stated in a clear and especially concise fashion. Generally, this section would be located to the right of the results. Itemization (listing) of conclusions is legitimate and can facilitate comprehension. Discussion should be kept to a minimum and should include only the most important points. (32-point type)
INTRODUCTION
The Introduction should be brief and to the point so that the reader becomes immediately aware of the purpose of the investigation. It should be confined to one paragraph, and located at the upper left of poster. (32-point type)
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 8”W x 4.15”H)
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Overview of the poster template
There are four templates examples which provide a starting point for students creating posters.
Each template is completely modifiable.
The section headings listed are examples. Feel free to change headings to better suit your topic.
Each area has a recommended font size. If you need to change the font size, try to keep it around the size listed.
Do not crowd margins.
When you submit the poster for print, make sure to delete the unused templates.
If you need assistance with the template or have any questions about creating a poster, please contact Kathryn Lightcap in the Center for New Media Design (CNMD) at or
The CNMD is open 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri, and 7pm-9pm, Mon-Thu.
This poster template is provided as a courtesy for K students creating posters for classes, conferences, or symposiums.
Template updated February 2018; do not use this template after February 2020.
The Materials and Methods (or procedures) section should be labeled clearly as such, and should follow immediately after the Introduction. This section often lends itself to the diagrammatic presentation with a minimum of verbiage. Insofar as possible, easily followed flow diagrams should be used. (32-point type)
TABLE, FIGURE or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 17.5”W x 8.4”H)
A reasonable number of figures included on a poster are six, but this
depends on the subject matter being presented.
Do not include any graphics which are not directly relevant to the material you are presenting.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 12”W x 4.6”H)
Acknowledgements should recognize funding sources, peer review team members, research assistants, mentor (if not included in author title), and any other individuals or organizations that contributed to completion of the project. (32-point type)
Leave a minimum of 1/2” margin for all poster sides. DIEBOLD students: use 1” margin at top and bottom of poster!

3. Title of Presentation (88-point type)
Name of Presenter (60-point type)
Class, Institution, or Laboratory in which the work was done (40-point )
ABSTRACT (48-point type)
RESULTS
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
(24-point type)
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is
4.6”W x 2.9”H)
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
An abstract may be included, but space limitations may dictate that you concentrate on the more important components such as Introduction, Methods, etc. (32-point type)
Results are the most important part of the poster and generally should occupy the center of the exhibit. The results should consist of a maximum number of graphics (i.e., graphs, photographs, tables, charts, figures, illustrations, etc.) which are simple and easy to read, and a minimum of verbiage. Color-coding graphs and figures facilitates ease of interpretation. (32-point type)
Using images:
Only use your personal images, or images you have permission to use, such as images with a creative commons license.
Follow attribution guidelines for images.
You do not have to source personal images.
Use the highest quality images available.
Do not copy and paste images into PowerPoint. Use INSERT.
CONCLUSIONS
Conclusions should be stated in a clear and especially concise fashion. Generally, this section would be located to the right of the results. Itemization (listing) of conclusions is legitimate and can facilitate comprehension. Discussion should be kept to a minimum and should include only the most important points. (32-point type)
INTRODUCTION
The Introduction should be brief and to the point so that the reader becomes immediately aware of the purpose of the investigation. It should be confined to one paragraph, and located at the upper left of poster. (32-point type)
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 8”W x 4.15”H)
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Overview of the poster template
The template provides a starting point for students creating posters.
The template is completely modifiable.
The section headings listed are examples. Feel free to change headings to better suit your topic.
Each area has a recommended font size. If you need to change the font size, try to keep it around the size listed.
Do not crowd margins.
If you need assistance with the template or have any questions about creating a poster, please contact Kathryn Lightcap in the Center for New Media Design (CNMD) at or
The CNMD is open 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri, and 7pm-9pm, Mon-Thu.
This poster template is provided as a courtesy for K students creating posters for classes, conferences, or symposiums.
Template updated February 2018; do not use this template after February 2020.
The Materials and Methods (or procedures) section should be labeled clearly as such, and should follow immediately after the Introduction. This section often lends itself to the diagrammatic presentation with a minimum of verbiage. Insofar as possible, easily followed flow diagrams should be used. (32-point type)
TABLE, FIGURE or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 17.5”W x 8.4”H)
A reasonable number of figures included on a poster are six, but this
depends on the subject matter being presented.
Do not include any graphics which are not directly relevant to the material you are presenting.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 12”W x 4.6”H)
Acknowledgements should recognize funding sources, peer review team members, research assistants, mentor (if not included in author title), and any other individuals or organizations that contributed to completion of the project. (32-point type)
Leave a minimum of 1/2” margin for all poster sides. DIEBOLD students: use 1” margin at top and bottom of poster!

4. Title of Presentation (88-point type)
Name of Presenter (60-point type)
Class, Institution, or Laboratory in which the work was done (40-point )
ABSTRACT (48-point type)
RESULTS
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
(24-point type)
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is
4.6”W x 2.9”H)
TABLE,
FIGURE or
PHOTOGRAPH
An abstract may be included, but space limitations may dictate that you concentrate on the more important components such as Introduction, Methods, etc. (32-point type)
Results are the most important part of the poster and generally should occupy the center of the exhibit. The results should consist of a maximum number of graphics (i.e., graphs, photographs, tables, charts, figures, illustrations, etc.) which are simple and easy to read, and a minimum of verbiage. Color-coding graphs and figures facilitates ease of interpretation. (32-point type)
Using images:
Only use your personal images, or images you have permission to use, such as images with a creative commons license.
Follow attribution guidelines for images.
You do not have to source personal images.
Use the highest quality images available.
Do not copy and paste images into PowerPoint. Use INSERT.
CONCLUSIONS
Conclusions should be stated in a clear and especially concise fashion. Generally, this section would be located to the right of the results. Itemization (listing) of conclusions is legitimate and can facilitate comprehension. Discussion should be kept to a minimum and should include only the most important points. (32-point type)
INTRODUCTION
The Introduction should be brief and to the point so that the reader becomes immediately aware of the purpose of the investigation. It should be confined to one paragraph, and located at the upper left of poster. (32-point type)
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 8”W x 4.15”H)
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Overview of the poster templates
The templates provide a starting point for students creating posters.
The templates are completely modifiable.
The section headings listed are examples. Feel free to change headings to better suit your topic.
Each area has a recommended font size. If you need to change the font size, try to keep it around the size listed.
Do not crowd margins.
If you need assistance with a template or have any questions about creating a poster, please contact Kathryn Lightcap in the Center for New Media Design (CNMD) at or
The CNMD is open 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri, and 7pm-9pm, Mon-Thu.
These poster templates are provided as a courtesy for Kalamazoo College students and faculty creating posters for classes, conferences, or symposiums.
Templates were updated February 2018; do not use these PowerPoint templates after February 2020.
The Materials and Methods (or procedures) section should be labeled clearly as such, and should follow immediately after the Introduction. This section often lends itself to the diagrammatic presentation with a minimum of verbiage. Insofar as possible, easily followed flow diagrams should be used. (32-point type)
TABLE, FIGURE or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 17.5”W x 8.4”H)
A reasonable number of figures included on a poster are six, but this
depends on the subject matter being presented.
Do not include any graphics which are not directly relevant to the material you are presenting.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TABLE, FIGURE
or PHOTOGRAPH
(this box is 12”W x 4.6”H)
Acknowledgements should recognize funding sources, peer review team members, research assistants, mentor (if not included in author title), and any other individuals or organizations that contributed to completion of the project. (32-point type)
Leave a minimum of 1/2” margin for all poster sides. DIEBOLD students: use 1” margin at top and bottom of poster!