Students are encouraged to present their projects in ANY form they want! You can still choose a traditional poster board-style presentation for your project, but if you believe your project would be better represented in another medium, we encourage you to do so - poster boards, slideshows, 3-D models, or any other presentation style. Be creative!

Rules for Exhibits:
  1. Must fit on the provided 8’ x 2 ½’ table.
  2. Any exhibit that involves electronics must provide its own power source (e.g., battery, power bank) and not use extension cords
  3. Tri-fold foam core poster boards, 48” x 36”, are available from Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) at no cost. The registration form will ask you if you need one. These boards will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  4. The following items are RESTRICTED:
  • No glitter
  • No smoke machines
  • No tacky adhesives
  • No banners
  • No balloons
  • No light displays or sirens
Tips for Poster Design  
  • Use an appropriate font size and typeface. We recommend Arial, 20 - 25pt.
  • Choose colors and fonts that are easy on the eyes (i.e., avoid neon green or script fonts).
  • Do not use too many colors, font sizes, or styles; the post will be difficult to read.
  • Use bulleted lists to break down key points.
  • Give your sections headings to help guide the audience through your poster.
  • Do not crowd the poster with too much content. You will have the opportunity to share more directly with your audience.
  • Short, snappy titles are best.
  • Include your name(s) on the poster.
  • Use graphs, diagrams, and pictures when possible.
  • Cite your work, even images.
  • Acknowledge your sponsors and mentors.
  • Feel free to be creative!
Resources for Poster Creation  
Printing Your Poster

Large format posters can be printed from the vendor of your choosing.

Ball State offers affordable options on campus through: