Posters and Maps
25th Annual New York State GIS Conference
Silver Anniversary
- Click here to submit a poster or a map abstract
The deadline for a poster or a map abstract was Wednesday, September 9th. Thank you to all who submitted a poster or map.
Display Guidelines and Schedule
Easels and foam core boards (8 ft long by 4 ft wide) are provided with numbered assignments for each poster. Two posters or two maps are assigned to each board in number order. Your poster or map can measure up to 4 feet by 4 feet in size. Tacks will be available at the registration desk.
Please hang up your posters or maps on Monday between 7:30 am - 9:00 am in the numbered place and plan to be near your poster for the Monday evening reception to discuss it with judges and visitors. Take it down on Tuesday from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. If your poster or map remains after 3:00 pm, it will be disposed of by venue staff.
People's Choice Judging Process
Conference attendees will vote for a best in each category: maps and posters. Please plan to be near your poster for the Monday reception from 5:00 to 6:30 pm to represent your poster! Winners will be announced at the Tuesday lunch.
Criteria for assessing a poster or a map
- Accuracy - grammar, punctuation, spelling
- Design/Layout - logical organization and visual flow of text and graphics
- Legibility - text font, text size, figures, tables, and graphics appropriate, clear, and/or readable; appropriate point, line and polygon symbology
- Visual Appeal - color coordination, geometry, accents, highlights, graphics
- Effective communication - well defined topic, appropriate title, understandable and concise purpose, problem statement, description, procedures, results, and conclusions; appropriate amount of information
- Effective use of Geographic Information - appropriate use and portrayal of spatial data for stated purpose
- Originality - unique topic, new and or innovative ideas, novel presentation
Contact: Maureen Wakefield, mwakefield@esf.edu with questions you may have about poster or map displays.