The deadline for poster abstract submissions has passed.

Poster Levels and Categories

The Poster Contest consists of two levels Student or Professional.

Under each level there there are different categories for submittals.

Student Competition Categories:

• Best Student Map or Poster

Professional Competition Categories:

• Printed Map (including image maps)
• Professional or research presentation, including maps and explanatory text
• Interactive or Online Map/GIS service
  

Judging and Awards

There will be (2) awards for each category:

Judging Criteria:
Each category will be judged on the basis of visual quality and technical or scientific merit.
Criteria include quality of the following elements

• Abstract - the poster/map should be succinctly and clearly described.
• Geographic Content and Analysis - the information should be presented logically.
• Graphics - Participants are encouraged to use maps, diagrams, graphs, photos, and other graphic elements that catch the reader’s eye and generate discussion. Elements not created by the author of the poster should have their sources clearly cited in the poster.
• Overall design and presentation - judges will be looking for a balance between text and graphic content, in short - aesthetically appealing. Textual material should be confined to brief statements and should be of a font size large enough to read at least THREE FEET AWAY. (The judges may combine categories or reduce the number of prizes if fewer than three quality entries are received in any category.)
  Note: Factors may be weighted differently in each category. The judges may combine categories or reduce the number of prizes if fewer than three quality entries are received in any category.
  

Guidelines for Preparing and Submitting Posters

To be considered, participants must register posters by the submission deadline of October 1.

The registration must include a title, name, and institution of the author, and a 250-word abstract summarizing the purpose of the project, the software, techniques, and methods used, and the intended audience of the poster.

Maximum size for all posters is 48”x48”.

Posters must be checked in by 5:00 on October 22 to be considered in the competition.

The submitted title and abstract will be displayed next to each poster.

Unregistered posters may displayed for the public at the conference, but are not eligible for the competition nor guaranteed display space.

Submission Deadline and Content

Applications to submit your poster and enter the poster contest must be received by October 1.

Submit your posters

Questions?

Contact:
Rhyllis Ranz
Phone: (307) 766-2286 x236
E-mail: pranz@uwyo.edu