Poster Guide

The following guide provides tips for the creation of your academic poster for SALTISE. Teams that have completely built their projects and have data to share are invited to create a poster for the poster session on June 3. All interns are invited to participate in the interactive session that is part of the regular track of the SALTISE conference.

Poster Content Outline for the Arduino Internship

1. Title and Authors

   • Title of Your Project
   • Names of Authors
   • Institutional Affiliations

2. Introduction

   • Brief overview of the project
   • Inspiration and objectives

3. Design

   • Schematic diagrams, blueprints, photos

4. Code Snippets

   • Key algorithms, logic blocks, methods

5. Data Visualizations

   • Graphs, charts, tables, maps

6. References

   • Sources of borrowed ideas

7. Acknowledgements

   • Advice, support

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General Poster Design Tips

What Makes a Good Poster:

1. Clarity

   • Use clear fonts, appropriate sizes, and a logical layout.
   • Ensure it’s visually appealing and easy to read from a distance.

2. Content and Layout

   • Include a concise title, introduction, objectives, methods, results, conclusions, and references.
   • Use graphs, charts, and images to illustrate key points.
   • Alternate written sections and visuals.

3. Readability

   • Use bullet points and short sentences.
   • Highlight key findings or takeaways for quick understanding.

4. References and Affiliations

   • Include relevant references.
   • Add affiliations and stakeholder logos.

5. Spell Check

   • Carefully proofread for spelling and grammar errors.

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Sample Poster Layout

Poster Example Download Here

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Final Checklist Before Submission

1. Proofread your poster.
2. Ensure visual appeal and readability.
3. Check all references and logos. We will provide you with Dawson College and SPACE logos to include.
4. Save as PDF and submit by the deadline.