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Speaker guidelines

  1. Rooms will be equipped with a computer.
  1. The computer requires a TCNJ login, we have been given a generic login for all campus computers.  The computers are wiped each evening so anything saved on the computer will be erased.
  1. User Name:  event2
  2. Password:  MarmSum2022!
  1. Computers are PCs with PowerPoint preloaded
  2. USB will work for presentations
  3. Computers are connected to the internet, but we do not recommend using the internet to get your slides.  
  4. Google 2-factor authentication can be problematic during conferences
  1. Projectors connections for personal laptops
  1. Switch inputs on the Creston mini screen
  2. HDMI in all rooms
  3. VGA on some rooms
  4. No dongles will be available, bring your own!
  1. Timing
  1. We recommend going to your session early and make sure the technology works
  2. Please bring your own timing devices or watches, clocks in rooms can be deceptive.
  3. If there is a no show or last minute cancellation, do not skip ahead in the program, stay on most recently posted schedule
  4. Please give at least 3-5 minutes at the end of your presentation for questions, some oral presentations will be more interactive.  There are a variety of session types, please consult your organizer for guidance as needed.
  1. Additional Support:
  1. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/volunteer/resources/communication-tools/preparing-for-your-presentation.html 

Poster Guidelines

  1. Posters will be placed onto 4’x5’ foam boards on easels.  The foam boards will have the poster numbers for all three days.  Please use the provided tacks to post your work.  Foam boards can be positioned vertically for tall format posters.
  2. The poster numbers for all three days will be posted on the foam board.  Thumb tacks will be provided at each poster board; please put them back into the baggies at the end of the evening.
  3. Poster presenters are expected to put their work up before the first session of the day.  
  4. Evening receptions will include a redux of the posters for the day.  Poster presenters should plan to be available during the evening receptions for people to continue the conversation and networking.
  5. We are planning some space between posters so that social distancing can occur.
  6. Please enjoy the exposition during the poster sessions and evening sessions.

Design Suggestions for Scientific Posters From ACS

  1. Allow ample time to prepare your poster. All poster materials (illustrations, charts, and text) must be prepared in advance.
  2. All posters should feature a title, your name, the name of the institution where the research was performed, and should credit other contributors, as appropriate.
  3. Use a crisp, clean design. All lettering should be legible from about 5 feet (1.5 m) away. Title lettering should be about 2" to 3" (5 to 7.5 cm). Subheading lettering should be 1/2" to 1" high (1.25 to 2.5 cm). Text lettering should be approximately 24 points (1/4" or .625 cm).
  4. Make illustrations simple and bold, with captions at least 3/8" high. Enlarge photos, tables, and charts to show pertinent details clearly.
  5. Do not tell the entire research history. Present only enough data to support your conclusions and show the originality of the work. The best posters display a succinct statement of major conclusions at the beginning, followed by supporting text and a brief summary at the end.
  6. Displayed materials should be self-explanatory, freeing you for discussion.
  7. Utilize other techniques to improve the graphic impact. Use color to add emphasis and clarity. Simplicity, ease of reading, etc., are more important than artistic flair. Keep in mind that lighting may be dim inside large poster sessions, so make sure your contrasts and color combinations are easy to read.
  8. You may want to bring handouts of your abstract or copies of your data and conclusions to share with interested viewers. Some authors also provide sign-up sheets to record names and addresses of attendees who might wish more information, reprints, etc.
  9. If this is your first time presenting a poster, check out this In Chemistry article
  1. https://inchemistry.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/education/students/college/acsmeetings/your-first-research-presentation.pdf