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Event Schedule
The Y-EMERGE Poster Design Workshop is a three-part series designed to help early-career researchers and graduate students develop impactful academic posters and enhance their presentation skills for conferences and research events.
Date(s):
- Session 1: April 4, 2025
- Session 2: April 11, 2025
- Session 3 (optional): April 25, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom (link provided via email)
Event Overview
This hands-on workshop series introduces key strategies for creating effective academic posters—from visual layout and design principles to crafting concise, compelling research narratives. Participants will gain skills that translate into stronger presentations and higher engagement during academic conferences.
Workshop Goals
- Understand what makes an academic poster visually engaging and content-rich
- Learn to organize research findings into a clear and logical layout
- Develop visual communication skills for different audiences
- Gain confidence in presenting research concisely and professionally
- Practice peer feedback and apply design improvements in real time
Key Learning Topics
- Poster design principles (fonts, layout, visuals, white space)
- Structuring content for clarity and engagement
- Balancing text and visuals
- Using software tools for poster creation
- Presentation techniques for poster sessions
- Receiving and incorporating feedback
Who Should Attend?
- Early Career Network (ECN) Members
- York University's Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows
- Any Y-EMERGE members preparing to present research
Contact & Support
For questions, support, or if you would like to join the Y-EMERGE network to access events and opportunities offered to Early Career Network (ECN) members:
Contact: Y-EMERGE Coordinator at yemerge@yorku.ca.