Our poster boards will accommodate posters that are 36" high by 48" wide.  Two posters can fit on each.  You will want to organize your information clearly and make sure that it is in a font that is legible from 5-8 feet away.  Some suggestions about how to create a poster can be found here.  Posters should be put up during registration from 8-8:30 on the day of the conference and should be taken down before 3:30pm, when the poster boards may be removed. 

How do I design a poster?  See the Resources page for advice on how to create your poster (start with powerpoint slide).  

How to print your poster?  Ask your advisor if there is a poster printer in your department or program.   If not, you can request to print your poster at the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity in Conroy Honors College. Save your poster as a pdf file formatted for 36"x48" and email it to honors@nmsu.edu with your request to print. This online guide to printing to a plotter printer can help you ensure that your slide is formatted to the correct size. You can also bring your poster on a flashdrive as a pdf file formatted for 36"x48" and ask for Leann's or Roman's assistance when you arrive. Call ahead for available hours and to make sure that the printer is working: (575)646-2005. Note: printing will not be possible on the day of the conference.

Instacopy, downtown at 318 N. Main St. can also print your poster with advance notice. Contact them at (575)5216-6602 for current options. Last year's cost was $31 plus tax for water and tear resistant poly pro paper (a bit less for a 24 lb paper alternative). Email your poster as a pdf formatted to 36"x48" to copycenter@insta-copy.com at least 3 days before you will need to pick it up and follow up by phone.

Poster printing is also available at a higher cost from Fed Ex on University: last year's prices were $84 in store, $69 online, plus tax. Ask about timing--last year, this required 24 hours notice.

Each presenter will have a maximum of 15 minutes for both presentation and questions, so do please plan accordingly.  The schedule will be posted online in advance so you will know your time slot and how many sessions are scheduled within the hour. The moderator for each session will be responsible for keeping presentations on schedule.

When preparing your work for presentation, please remember that your audience comprises students and faculty of a variety of different disciplines.  Therefore, you should strive to present your work in a clear and simple language that is accessible to the entire audience.  For presenters drawing from a larger project, please remember that you may only be able to present the highlights from your work.

Organize and practice your presentation in advance with a timer.  Your faculty advisor is your best source of guidance for what your presentation should look like given the nature of your work.  

If you will be performing, please contact the organizers to share your particular needs.  More time and space may be available upon request.

All presenters assigned to a session should plan to stay through the entire session.  You are also part of the audience for the others in your time slot! Please do invite others to attend the session to see your work and the work of your peers.  Whenever possible, sessions will be recorded for later viewing by friends and family who are not able to attend URCAS. Recording links will be added to the conference schedule on the main URCAS page.