Welcome to the Boston University UROP Poster Presenter Community Site!
Checklist of items to complete
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Review
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Recorded Technical Webinar
The Webinar covers following information:
-ePoster Templates
-Formatting Guidelines
-Do's and Don'ts for your ePoster
WHAT IS AN EPOSTERBOARD?
ePosterBoards are the future of poster presentations! One board consists of a large format, 48-inch flat panel monitor, a stand, a touchscreen Surface tablet, and assorted cables.
Event Details / Agenda
Date/Time:
Friday, October 17 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Session Schedule:
Session 1: 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Session 2: 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Session 3: 12:00 – 12:45 PM
Session 4: 1:00 – 1:45 PM
Venue:
Metcalf Ballroom
775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
Presenter Check-In Times:
Session 4: 8:00 – 8:30 AM EDT
Session 3: 8:30 – 9:00 AM EDT
Session 2: 9:00 – 9:30 AM EDT
Session 1: 9:30 – 10:00 AM ED
Presentes: Approximately 54 presenters per session
Presentation Time: You will have 45 minutes to present your poster display to Symposium attendees. Be sure to prepare a short summary of your research, and practice with your peers! More tips and resources coming soon.
Presentation times will be assigned by September 18. Once assigned, your time cannot be changed. Please ensure that you notify your professors of this commitment well ahead of time." - perhaps in between event details/agenda and check in for poster presentation
MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EPOSTER PRESENTATION
Abstract Submission
All students funded by UROP during summer 2025 must submit an abstract and complete the program survey via this form.
If you were not funded by UROP this summer, but are volunteering to present at the UROP symposium, please complete the Volunteer Presenter Abstract Submission Form.
All Abstract Submissions Forms are due by 11:59PM on Wednesday, August 27."
Check-In for Poster Presentation on October 17
Check-in at the Technical Support Help Desk in the Metcalf Ballroom according to your session time:
8:00–8:30 AM – Session 4 Presenters
8:30–9:00 AM – Session 3 Presenters
9:00–9:30 AM – Session 2 Presenters
9:30–10:00 AM – Session 1 Presenters
Before You Arrive:
Remember to submit your ePoster prior to the event by the deadline.
Bring a backup of your ePoster on a thumb drive.
Test your ePoster at your assigned station, if you are having difficulties, please let us know so we can help.
Formatting Guidelines
Formatting Guidelines
Click on the link to the left of the screen to review event guidelines tutorial videos
Important Items to Note:
Slide Size: 40.97 x 23.04
Font Size: 28 pt or larger
Save file as Lastname.Firstname
Formatting Do’s and Don’ts
Please review this video to ensure you follow the formatting guidelines when working on your ePoster.
Submit
1. Choose an ePoster Template
2. Follow Formatting Guidelines to ensure your poster meets the following requirements:
Submit One Files:
Your Static Poster, which will be presented live on the day of the event
3. Ready to Submit?
ALL POSTERS DUE: September 26th at 11:59pm
Click here to submit your poster file. You will need to create a free account with submittable
*THE UPLOAD PORTAL SHUTS DOWN ON THE DATE LISTED ABOVE, YOU CAN STILL MAKE EDITS AFTER YOU SUBMIT*
Prepare
ePosterboards Videos
Watch ePosterboards Videos
Watch ePosterboards Videos to learn how to format your ePoster and learn how to use an ePoster Template
Find Poster Assignment/Session Schedule
Click on the black button on the left hand side of the screen to an interactive poster assignment sheet. Note the login days and times.
