Poster Guidelines & Judging Criteria

Poster Presentations

The UC Global Health Institute invites accepted  submitters to submit their posters in a PowerPoint format for UC Global Health Day’s virtual poster presentation. 

Submissions are open only to those who were accepted through the original review process in February 2020.

GENERAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION

• Limit of 5 slides per PowerPoint presentation
• Include the same content that would be presented on a physical poster presented at the conference.
• Optional: audio file to accompany slides embedded in PowerPoint—up to three minute recording. (instructions below).
• All submitted presentations will be automatically entered in our Poster Contest to recognize and award the top poster in each designated track.

Poster Contest Guidelines

• Nine “Best Poster” prizes ($300 Amazon gift card) will be awarded for the top poster in each track.
• The poster with the most engagement across all tracks (via survey votes on UC Global Health Day) will receive a “Public Engagement Award” ($300 Amazon gift card).
• Entries submitted after Wednesday, April 22nd  2020 will not be reviewed.
• Entries must be an original work created solely by the main poster submitter with help from mentor(s).
• Entries will be judged on the content, clarity of communication, and the quality of the visual display of information on the slides. A panel of UCGHI Board Members will judge the posters.
• Selected winners will be notified no later than Saturday, May 9, 2020.
• Prizes will be awarded directly to winners.

Judging Criteria

Scientific and Public Health Significance

• Does the submission identify prominent global health issues?
• Are the outcomes, conclusions and implications of the research clearly communicated?
• Does the research demonstrate broader societal impact?

Innovation

• To what extent does the submission demonstrate innovative research?
• Does this research have the potential make a novel contribution to the overall field?

Clarity and Visual Appeal

• Does the submission clearly communicate its intended message?
• Are the components of the poster organized in a logical flow?
• Is the presentation free of jargon and accessible to a cross-disciplinary audience?
• Is there a good balance of visuals, text and white space?
• How well does the submission engage the audience?

Important Dates

• Friday, March 27th: Catalyst Portal Opens for PowerPoint Poster Submissions
• Wednesday, April 22nd: Deadline for Submissions
• Monday, April 27th: Posters will go live on the UCGHI website
• Saturday, May 2nd: Virtual UC Global Health Day

POSTER ENTRY INFORMATION

Tracks:

• Diseases
• Engineering and Technology
• Health Economics, Inequality, and Globalization
• Health Policy, Advocacy, and Diplomacy
• Program Design and Innovation
• Mental Health / Psychology
• One Health
• Planetary Health
• Women’s Health, Gender, and Empowerment

UPLOADING YOUR POSTER

You can create your poster (with a Mac or a PC) using Microsoft PowerPoint. The file size may not exceed 100MB.

Poster Design

• Focus of attention: The focus of attention must be on the subject content. If the design overshadows the subject matter, the message is likely to be lost.
• Size and selection of visuals: Larger visuals attract more attention. Visuals not relevant to the content will distract the viewer.
• Density of visuals and text: Too many visuals and text in a small space decreases readers’ attention, because each object is in competition with the others. Generally, a maximum length of 50-75 words per figure label results in a higher probability of people reading it.
• Ability to read text: Letters should be large so that they can easily be read. Letters should be easily read (avoid extravagant fonts).
• Use a consistent layout with heading and subheading font and size standardized
• Use bulleted lists to facilitate reading
• Relate the content of the text to the picture it describes
• Reduce competing stimuli—Avoid placing a large number of labels and visuals next to one another

Poster Layout

For this virtual conference, presenters have the option to split their research poster presentation into 5 slides for easy viewing. 

1. Poster title and author information
2. Abstract
3. Methodology
4. Results/major findings
5. Conclusion

UCGHI Virtual Poster Presentation PowerPoint Template

Adding Audio - OPTIONAL
Poster presenters have the option to add audio to their PowerPoint presentations on the title slide and embed audio within the same file.

• Microsoft PowerPoint Training: Add and Record Audio
  • Short (3:23) video demonstration with transcript
• Steps for adding audio in PowerPoint

1. Select “Insert” at top, select “Audio” at far right.

2. Select how you’d like to add audio:

• Audio on My PC – Insert an audio file already on your PC.
• Record Audio – Record audio from a microphone attached to your computer.
  • Type in a name for your audio file, select Record, and then speak.
  • Important: Your device must have a microphone enabled in order to record audio.
  • To review your recording, select Stop and then select Play.
  • Select Record to re-record your clip, or select OK if you’re satisfied.
  • To move your clip, select and drag the audio icon to where you want it on the slide.
• Voice Memo recording upload video demonstration into PowerPoint
• More audio upload resources available here.