Summer Team Internship Poster Presentation Workshop By Alma

Summer Team Internship Poster Presentation Workshop By Alma Moran & Alexandro Robles Southwestern College June 9, 2011

Our experience in creating a poster ◦ Length of time: begin preparing from the moment you start your internship ◦ Preparation: talk to your mentor about what you need to do and what you need for the presentation, including: �Materials needed �Information needed �Photos ◦ Confidentiality: be sure to ask your mentor if any pictures or information are allowed for publication

◦ This is a team poster, so there might be some challenges on working in teams, on different projects (or both!) ◦ The best thing to do is discuss and communicate with your team members

What should the poster look like Required sections � Intro: very short; where are you researching, what are you doing � Methods: how is it being done, what materials are you using � Results: what was accomplished � Conclusion: what did you get out of this internship � Acknowledgements: industry, mentor, dean, NSF, Lipp Foundation, colleagues, family… � [Template @ http: //alliance. sdccmesa. com/]

Importance of a visually appealing poster � Decide what it should look like: images, text, headings… � Font size should each section be (24 -32 points) � Use of white space: leave room around pictures and text, don’t crowd the poster � The poster should have a nice flow and coalescence � The topics should be organized � Most importantly, be creative � Remember that the poster is just an aid

How to give a poster presentation ◦ Length of presentation: aprox. 15 min, depending on your audience ◦ Keep in mind that you might speak as a group or individually ◦ Most people are not familiar with research (technicalities) ◦ It’s possible you might present to one or to a group of people at once ◦ FAQ: the questions were varied, ranging from very educated to just general information ◦ Bringing a resume is not required, however it is highly recommended

What to wear � Absolutely no jeans � Dress business casual/office attire: slacks or skirt, dress shoes, ironed shirt, tie… � You will be on your feet the entire period ( high heels not recommended)

Posture � No slouching, swaying, arms crossed or in pockets � Don’t stand in front of your poster, stay to the side to point as necessary � Stand up straight, find a comfortable and relaxed position � Maintain visual contact with everybody, not just the person paying attention � Lastly, rehearse your presentation

Thank you And good luck!