KFUPM Gifted Unit is glad to update you on the poster session competition:

last day of registration and submission will be Sat. the 19th of Dec. Submissions should be sent with respect to the regulations (announced on the website) to this email address: giftedunitkfupm@gmail.com

• Basic Info.: name and project title should be clear
• Dimensions: 118*84 cm .. Portrait or Landscape .. or a REGULAR A0 size paper
• Resolution: 150 pixel/inch
• Color Format: CMYK
• File Format: JPG / JPEG
• Each participant will have a chance to choose the place to mount his poster (TBA)
• All posters should be submitted within the period of the deadline in order to print and mount on a JPG, JPEG, RAR or ZIP on this email address giftedunitkfupm@gmail.com

Posters do not fit to the regulations will be dismissed from the competition!

Poster session is well known practice in the Academic, Industrial and professional domains, where the presenter shows his achievements and innovative work to the public in a visual format. Visitors to the poster sessions discuss the content of the poster with the presenter, which leads to better understanding of the poster topic and helps to develop the student’s skills and knowledge.

Objective: Provide the opportunity for all KFUPM students to present their innovative and distinguished achievements in all areas related to science, engineering and Industrial Management. All posters will be evaluated and compete for valuable prizes.

Objective: Provide the opportunity for all KFUPM students to present their innovative and distinguished achievements in all areas related to science, engineering and Industrial Management. All posters will be evaluated and compete for valuable prizes.

For more details, please see: www.kfupm.edu.sa/gifted

How to participate: Students can use their work in any completed or under going project such as:

• COOP and Summer Training projects
• Senior Projects and Capstone Projects
• Course Projects
• ENG 214 Team Project
• Research and Development Projects
• Scientific project with business potential
• Any work or achievement the student is proud of and would like to share it with other.

Why to participate:

• Short training on “How to prepare and conduct a poster”
• Points in the skill card
• Compete for valuable prizes
• Fund for International Conference in the area of the Poster
• Nomination to “The First Scientific Conference for Students in Higher Education”
• Nomination to Young Leaders Program in the Gifted Student Unit

Poster Session Guidelines

A poster session will be held on week 12

Abstract Guidelines

• Abstracts for posters should be 300 words or less, and include title, author(s), Department, author(s) email, and abstract text.

Abstract Submission

Submit your abstract via email to: gifted.kfupm@gmail.com before 12^th Dec.09

Prepare Your Poster

An articulate, expressive poster will contain only the crucial points of the research. Traditional elements include:

• Introduction – objectives, context and hypotheses, or predictions
• Methods—subjects, study site, and protocol
• Results – including graphs, display of electronic content etc.
• Discussion and conclusions – Why the findings are significant
• Acknowledgements and references

The poster should be a balance between informative and artistic; posters should strive to highlight pertinent information while keeping in mind the logistics of attendees effectively reading and understanding the topic presented. The presenters name and institution should also be available on the poster.

• Place the title of your poster at the top of the poster board to allow viewers to identify your poster.  Indicate title and authors’ names.
• Highlight at least the first author’s name, e-mail, and affiliation.
• Prepare all diagrams or charts neatly and legibly beforehand in a size sufficient to be read at a distance of 2 meters.  Paragraph and figure caption text should be AT LEAST 24-point font (0.9 cm height) and headers AT LEAST 36 point font (1.2 cm height). Use creativity by using different font sizes and styles, perhaps even color.
• Use different colors and textures/symbols for each line or bar contained in your graph or chart. A serif font (e.g., Times) is often easier for reading main text, and a non-serif font (e.g., Arial or Helvetica) for headers and figure labels.
• Organize the paper on the poster board so it is clear, orderly, and self-explanatory. You have complete freedom in displaying your information in figures, tables, text, photographs, etc.
• Use squares, rectangles, circles, etc., to group like ideas. Avoid cluttering your poster with too much text. Label different elements as I, II, III; or 1, 2, 3; or A, B, C, making it easier for a viewer to follow your display.
• Include the background of your research followed by results and conclusions. A successful poster presentation depends on how well you convey information to an interested audience.

Help Desk

The Help Desk is located at the vent site. Staff will be available to assist you with location and other on-site needs.

Pushpins, tape, and scissors will be available for your use. Additional supplies may be available. However, if you have special needs for your poster presentation, bring those supplies with you to the meeting.

If you have questions, please contact us at: gifted.kfupm@gmail.com

IMPORTANT: Abstract and poster submission by email to: gifted.kfupm@gmail.com