The list of submitted posters (presenters, titles, and abstracts) can be downloaded here:
CUWiP Poster Presentation Guidelines
The CUWiP poster session is a platform for attendees to showcase diverse research opportunities and contribute to the creation of new knowledge. We invite all CUWiP participants to present a poster at the conference, offering a chance to share scientific research and engage with fellow attendees.
How to Sign Up:
If you wish to present a research poster, submit your poster title and a concise abstract (approximately 250 words or less) during registration. Utilize the provided conference rubric or the information below for guidance, and consider seeking feedback from peers or research advisors to enhance your abstract.
When and Where:
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 – Day 2
(1) Set up your posters in Lyons Dinning Hall between 10 am and 12 pm on Saturday (clips will be available on the poster stands)
(2) Put your poster at your assigned number. This is necessary for the judges of the Best Poster awards
(3) Judges will come by your poster during both the lunch (12:15 pm – 1:15 pm) and afternoon (5 pm – 6 pm) sessions.
(4) Remove your poster at the end of the afternoon session.
| 12:15 – 13:30 | Lunch and poster session Arrangement: Long tables arranged in the center (for lunch) and posters near the walls. | Lyons Dining Hall |
| 17:05 – 18:00 | Poster session & Vote for Best Poster Arrangement: Long tables arranged in the center (for chatting and networking) and posters near the walls. | Lyons Dining Hall |
Poster Logistics:
- Poster size: Please limit to 3’ x 4’ (36” x 48”), landscape orientation.
- Printing: You must print and bring your poster to CUWiP. We encourage that you coordinate with your home institution for printing assistance.
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However, if you are unable to print your poster in advance, there is a local FedEx Office near the Boston College campus that you can use for printing:
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center Address: 1244 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467
Link: FedEx Chestnut Hill Location
Please ensure that you submit your posters no later than Friday, January 19th, by 5:00 PM. Please be aware that this location opens at 9:00 AM on Saturdays. To initiate your printing order, you can either select “Start Online Print Order” or “Email This Location” with your name, phone number, and printing instructions.
Poster Size: 36″ x 48″, landscape (horizontal) orientation.
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- Visibility: It is highly recommended to make sure texts and figures are visible from ~ 4-6 ft. You should generally use 18-point font or larger and stick to only two different sizes: one for titles/section headers and one for paragraphs/data. Also, check the resolution of your images after printing them out. Graphs that look fine on a computer screen may turn out fuzzy in print.
Developing Poster Content:
Your poster should include:
- Short title
- Student’s name
- Collaborator(s) and adviser(s) names, and their department(s)
- Funding sources
- Research objectives
- Scientific background and significance
- Methods
- Results/findings
- Interpretation of results
- Conclusions and directions for future research
- References
Organize content logically, drawing attention to your research problem and conclusions. Maintain clarity, avoid unnecessary jargon, and limit text quantity. Use visuals effectively, as they convey information efficiently. Ensure the poster is comprehensible without the presenter’s guidance. More instructions on developing research posters can be found here.
Abstract Writing Tips:
Abstracts are concise summaries of research projects. Follow these tips:
- Introduction to the field or topic
- Statement of the problem and motivation
- Summary of procedure and approach
- Results and implications
Fit the information within the word limit by condensing each point to a maximum of two sentences. Eliminate unnecessary jargon or non-crucial information. Refer to online examples and resources for guidance on refining your abstract.