Monthly Archives: January 2012

Powerful Poster Presentations: Design Carefully

Posted on January 25, 2012 by kdb9

This week, meteorology students are attending the American Meteorological Society’s annual conference in New Orleans. Many of them will be presenting scientific posters that took them a lot of time to design. A crucial step in creating a poster is… Continue reading →

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Too Antsy for My Pants

Posted on January 20, 2012 by kdb9

Dear Del, I am scheduled for an interview in the coming weeks. I have already been given an internship offer, but I still want to feel out any other possible offers. Is there an appropriate way to bring up this… Continue reading →

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Casino Night 2011

Posted on January 12, 2012 by kdb9

Music, mingling, munching, and merriment of all sorts made Casino Night 2011 a fabulous success. Earth and Mineral Science students, staff, and faculty took the Friday before finals (December 9, 2011) to celebrate the season and their close-knit community with… Continue reading →

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Powerful Poster Presentations: Sketch a Basic Layout

Posted on January 11, 2012 by kdb9

After you’ve identified the main points, it’s time to sketch a basic layout factoring in the conference’s guidelines on size and the procedure for how your poster will be viewed. You’ll also need to consider your budget constraints. Select an… Continue reading →

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