APSC FYE: Design tips for posters

What is the purpose of a poster? 

Scholarly communication happens in a lot of different ways, most commonly through research papers, presentations, and posters. 

Posters provide a way to demonstrate what you've learned about your topic in a short and concise format. And if you're considering undergraduate research while you're here at Tech, this project will give you good practice for making a poster to share the information and research findings you've gathered about your topic. 

The following video is an excellent introduction to how to design a poster, as well as how it can benefit you and your work going forward: 

These links will also give you some ideas about how to create a good poster (as well as what to avoid!)

How to distinguish a good poster design from a bad one...

Poster Tips (from the Office of Undergraduate Research)

Undergraduate Research: Posters (guide through the VT libraries)