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Preparing for Intersections

Example Posters

Need some inspiration? Below is a selection of winning examples from Fall 2024.

The Undergraduate Research Office works with several campus partners to provide workshops that prepare you for making and presenting your poster. We are grateful to our campus colleagues for sharing their time and expertise. Please review the workshop(s) below and attend those that will help you in this important part of your research experience. 

Workshops

Preparing for Intersections: Improving Presentation Skills and How to Make a Poster

Register for one of the following options:

This session will be presented by Shaun Hoversten, Assistant Director of Academic Support Resources for Students. This presentation is designed to help you maximize efficiency when creating your posters and improve your presentation skills when sharing your research with others.

Poster Printing Information

Poster Requirements

  • Students are responsible for printing and covering the cost of their own posters.
  • The Undergraduate Research Office will provide an easel, a board to hang the poster, and clips.
  • Students can select from one of two board sizes to best suit their poster size: 32' x 40" or 40" x 60".  You can check which size you requested on your Intersections registration form in CampusGroups.
  • University Logos: To access these logos, you will need to enter your network id and password when prompted.

Printing Vendors

There are two campus vendors who provide this printing service: University Student Activities and Leadership (SA&L) and FedEx.  Please choose one of these vendors and follow their specific guidelines (below).  

Please note that the SA&L provides bond printing but not High Weight Coated (HWC) printing, which is offered on campus through FedEx. 

Questions?

  • General questions about posters: ugresearch@case.edu
  • Specific vendor questions: contact the vendor directly

FedEx Office CWRU Thwing Center

  • Students must email (usa5686@fedex.com) the finished PDF at least 48 hours in advance.
  • The email must contain the following information: (1) first and last name, (2) poster size, (3) your poster file.
  • Students will be notified by email when their order is completed. 
  • Pricing:
    • 32" x 40" = $17.00
    • 40" x 60" = $33.00. 
  • Questions? Email: usa5686@fedex.com; 216-229-2111 (press 8 at the automatic menu)

University Student Activities and Leadership (SA&L)

  • Students must submit their poster printing request online; requests must be submitted at least 72 hours in advance.
  • File guidance:
    • Save your poster as a PDF sized to the poster size you need printed (32'x40" or 40"x60"), and scaled accordingly - (check document properties)
    • If you need help resizing a powerpoint slide before converting it into a PDF, check out this tutorial
    • Name your file: LastName.FirstName.size (example: Stegemann.Rachel.32x40).
  • Posters must be picked up between Mon-Fri 9am - 4:30pm in the Office of Student Activities & Leadership.
  • Students will receive an email confirmation when their poster has been printed.
  • In-person credit card and cash payments are accepted.
  • Questions? Email: SpartaCenter@case.edu or call 216-368-2679.