Microcourse: Poster Presentations that Stand Out: From Design to Delivery

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Congratulations on your poster presentation! This microcourse is designed to help you make the most of this opportunity to share your research and connect with others at the conference. Poster sessions are a powerful way to showcase your findings, but they also come with challenges. For example, readers may only spend a few seconds deciding whether to stop, and they’re unlikely to read every word.

In this course, you’ll learn practical strategies to design a poster that stands out, communicates your key messages quickly, and invites deeper engagement. From crafting an informative title and writing strong objectives and conclusions, to using visuals effectively and delivering a confident elevator pitch, you’ll gain tools to maximize the impact of your work and leave a lasting impression on your audience.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Create an informative title that clearly communicates your study’s focus and attracts the right audience.

Write clear, concise objectives and conclusions that highlight your study’s purpose and key takeaway.

Design a visually skimmable poster that is easy to navigate and engaging for viewers.

Use figures and charts effectively to convey data at a glance and enhance understanding.

Deliver a 30-second elevator pitch that summarizes your research and sparks meaningful conversations.