Welcome to the Boston University UROP Poster Presenter Community Site!
Checklist of items to complete
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Review
1. Technical Webinar
Register for the technical webinar on August 27, at 3:00pm to learn how to create your ePoster, follow guidelines, and complete the submission process. Download the Plug & Play Formatting Guidelines below.
2. Create Your ePoster
Select an ePoster template, add your content, and remove all placeholder text.
3. Create a Submittable Account
Review the submission instructions, click Continue to create your account, and save your login information for future access.
4. Submit Your ePoster
Complete the submission questions, upload your ePoster and required files, and click Submit before the deadline on September 24th at 11:59pm
Important: Save your ePoster file as Lastname.Firstname before uploading.
5. Review Your Email
You will receive email notifications:
- When your Submittable account has been created.
- When your submission has been received.
- When your submission has been reviewed.
Be sure to check your primary inbox, as well as your spam or junk folder, for emails from Submittable.
After your submission has been reviewed, you will receive an email indicating whether your ePoster has been accepted or declined. If your submission is accepted, no further action is required. If it is declined, the email will explain the reason(s). Please make the necessary revisions and re-upload your ePoster.
Click on the image to download the guidelines
Technical Webinar
Register for the technical webinar below to learn the latest tips and tricks for creating your ePoster presentations.
The Webinar covers following information:
-ePoster Templates
-Formatting Guidelines
-Do's and Don'ts for your ePoster
August 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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 16 | 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 (TBD). 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
Split content amongst multiple slides
Hyperlink to webpages or different slides within your ePoster
Hyperlink a smaller graph, chart or photo to navigate to a full-screen version on a different slide
Include unique slide transitions
Embed looping videos, animations and GIFs
Create a QR tag to navigate to your contact info, full abstract, or a website
MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EPOSTER PRESENTATION
Check-In for Poster Presentation on October 16
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 24th 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.
