• Submit a PDF of the poster to be included in pre-forum judging. An abstract submitted without a PDF of the poster can be presented at the poster session, but will not be considered for an award.
• The full poster is due on the day of the Forum. Abstracts will be published in the Forum publication and presented in poster format at the Forum poster session.
• Posters previously presented can be used for the Forum poster session, but the submitted abstract document must meet the requirements for the Forum publication.
• Suggested poster size is 44 x 44 inches. Poster templates are available on the web.
  • Poster size should allow font size to be easily readable from up to three feet away.
  • Three to six bullet points are generally easier to read than multiple sentences in a paragraph.
  • Illustrations, graphics, or photographs can be included and should be placed in the appropriate section.
  • Previously presented posters not formatted to these exact specifications are acceptable.
  • Sample poster [pdf] 
• Submit to whrf@mailbox.sc.edu. 

• Please refer to abstract guidelines.

 

Pre-Forum Judging

• In addition to the abstract, a PDF of the poster must be submitted to be included in pre-Forum judging. An abstract submitted without a PDF of the poster can be presented at the poster session, but will not be considered for an award.
• Scoring criteria: originality of research, clarity of objectives, strength of methodology, logical connection of conclusions/importance of research, and quality of presentation/layout.
• Winners will be notified Wednesday, Jan. 16, to prepare brief oral research presentations. 

 

Important Dates

Monday, Oct. 1	Call for abstracts opens
Monday, Jan. 14 by 5:00pm	Abstract submission deadline / Poster PDF submission deadline for pre-Forum judging
Wednesday, Feb. 6	Award winners notified to prepare oral presentation
Thursday, Feb. 21	PowerPoint presentation for award winners due
Friday, March 8	Full poster due