Guidelines:

• Posters should clearly define a research study, map, coursework-related project, personal interest, or other process which incorporates geographic science and technology
• Each student is limited to one poster entry; previous winning posters are excluded
• Students must bring a printed copy for display at the workshop
• Posters should be no larger than 40″ x 60″
• Presenters will be provided with an easel and foam core board
• All poster presenters must be registered before the poster is displayed; student registration is discounted to $30
• Poster title, abstract, and author name(s) must be submitted by midnight March 1, 2024
• Students will be notified by email on poster acceptance.

Judging and Awards:

• Posters will be judged on scientific and technical merit, effective design and use of cartographic principals, & overall impression/quality of work
• Student posters will be judged by a panel of experienced geographic information specialists during the LA RSGIS workshop
• Students must be present during judging to answer questions
• Cash prizes will be awarded: $200 first, $100 second, $50 third place poster
• Contest winners will be announced during the awards ceremony