Poster Presenters: 

IF YOU SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT, YOU AGREE TO PRESENT A POSTER.

Posters must be placed on the boards by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2027. Bulletin boards will be available on Thursday, February 4, 2027 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and on Friday, February 5, 2027, beginning at 7:30 a.m. for you to place your poster.

Poster presenters are expected to be at their board from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2027, to discuss their poster with judges and attendees Pediatric Research Day.

If you want to create a larger poster at PRD, go to the "Design" tab, click on "Slide Size," and then select "Customize Slide Size." You can set the dimensions as desired and choose either "Maximize" or "Ensure fit" in the pop-up box.  You can then adjust the size of the text boxes as needed. We strongly recommend changing the slide size before beginning work on your poster.

Oral Presenters: 

Preparing your 10-minute oral presentation.  One key requirement plus a few helpful tips:

• Oral presentations will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2027.  
• Presentations should be prepared in PowerPoint and will be 10 minutes in duration, with 8 minutes for the presentation and 2 minutes for questions.   
• Aim for no more than 8-10 slides. You do not have time to present every detail or all of the data in your project, so focus on the highlights and spend more time explaining the key findings. If you have to move through slides quickly because you have too much data, you may lose your audience.
• Keep it simple. Make you figures large and clear. Remake figures that contain small fonts or blurry text. Remove unnecessary elements from complex figures so that the focus remains on the key information. If you find yourself saying “Sorry, this is such a busy slide,” or “I don’t mean for you to read all of this,” you should remove or redesign that slide. Limit the amount of text so the audience can focus on what you are saying.
• Speak to your audience.  Pediatric Research Day will draw a broad audience, unlike a specialty conference in your field. It is best to avoid acronyms or specialty jargon. To ensure that the audience can follow your project, explain the purpose of your project in the first couple of slides in a way that non-specialists can understand. Tell us why your study is novel and why it is important.
• Practice, practice, practice your talk beforehand with your mentor and colleagues.

PRD Pediatrics Poster Format

To have your poster printed, please submit a ticket here: https://link.ou.edu/it-lfp

Processing Time:
Posters are printed in the order they are fully approved. Please allow a minimum of 2 business days for processing. During periods of high order volume, additional time may be required. Delays in the approval process can affect our ability to fulfill orders on schedule. We advise all requesters to check with their specific area as many programs, colleges, and departments have their own lead time requirements for printing orders and approvals. Fabric prints with either dimension exceeding 48" must be printed on a specialized printer and will require additional processing time. Please allow a minimum of 3 business days for printing.

For questions regarding poster printing, please contact OU IT at 405-325-HELP (4357).