What do you do during a poster session? What makes for a successful academic poster? Maybe you have been doing research for a long time and don’t know how to condense it. Maybe you are new to the research world, and you doubt that you have enough done to present. In this workshop, we discuss the academic poster session, how to design a poster, and provide some tips for shining as you present your poster.
When you leave this workshop, you will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of a poster session.
- Design an academic poster for different stages of research.
- Prepare your poster pitch for presentation.
Jacob Baby is an urban planner and PhD candidate in Geography, Planning & Environment. His research focuses on cities, particularly how transport planning and policy have developed in Indian cities over time. Jacob also enjoys working with students, helping them improve their skills in academic writing, research, and presentations. He finds teaching fulfilling and values the environment it provides for learning and growth.
Busayo is an accomplished educator with over a decade of experience in academia. She spent 10 years as a lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Yaba College of Technology in Lagos, Nigeria, where she established herself as a dynamic and strategic member of the faculty. During her tenure, she took on multiple roles that demonstrated her commitment to both academic excellence and student success. As a student advisor and secretary of the student project committee, she played a pivotal role in shaping the academic and extracurricular landscape of the department. Her active involvement in curriculum development and leadership in fostering both soft and academic skills among students underscore her passion for holistic education. Currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Concordia University, Busayo continues to expand her academic expertise while simultaneously serving as the lead academic and career consultant at EverythingAcademics. In this role, she helps students and young professionals achieve excellence through academic skills training, personal development, and the cultivation of core competencies essential for success. Her dedication to nurturing talent and promoting academic and personal growth makes her a valuable asset to both the academic community and beyond.