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POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Guidance for
Thank you for sharing your research with us.
We hope that you enjoy your time with our NPA community.
We are providing the following guidance to assist you as you prepare to join us in Atlanta on May 14 -16, 2025 for our annual interdisciplinary conference.
Perinatal Choices and Challenges
Growing and Supporting Families with Joy and Dignity
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Learn more about our conference theme.
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Read our guidance for presenting to our community "Language Matters."
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See examples from our 2024 conference in Anaheim.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon acceptance of your poster submission:
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Accept your invitation by Monday, March 31. Respond to Pamela A. Geller, PhD at pg27@drexel.edu and Chavis Patterson, PhD at PattersonC1@chop.edu
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Register for the conference by Monday, April 7. You must register to confirm your participation. Acceptance of your poster includes one discounted conference registration. When posters are presented by a team, at least one person should be available to present your research in-person.
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Send a PDF of your poster by April 15 to Erika Goyer at egoyer@nationalperinatal.org in an email which includes:​
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the title of your poster​
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a list of all authors and contributors (we invite you to share your pronouns)
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an email address for corresponding with you that will be made public
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the name of the presenter and their email address
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the name of your sponsoring institution or organization (if applicable)
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Book your hotel accommodations
Designing Your Poster:
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Many universities provide guidance and support to their students and faculty. Check with your institution. For reference, see the guidance from UNC-Chapel Hill's Graduate School Academic Presentations and Posters
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We recommend the following resources and tools for designing your poster:
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Poster Dimensions:
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The preferred format for academic posters in the U.S. is a landscape design with a 4:3 ratio. This typically means a poster that is 48" x 36"
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Another common format is a "widescreen digital landscape." This is a popular format for websites and PowerPoint presentations. It uses a 16:9 ratio. When formatted for printing, a poster using this format might measure 56" x 31.5"
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Our presentation boards accommodate posters up to 72" x 48"
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Posters may be printed on paper or fabric.
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We will provide push pins - but it's a good idea to bring your own too.
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NOTE:
If you already have a poster printed in another format, we will do our best to accommodate you.
A NOTE about PRESENTING your POSTER:
Our goal is to create a space where presenters and conference attendees can come together, share their work, and learn from each other. ​
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​NPA welcomes multiple presentations from your team.
However, in order to provide meaningful opportunities for interacting, we require that each poster has a dedicated presenter.
In other words, while an individual can be an author on multiple presentations, each poster must have a dedicated registered presenter. One attendee may not present multiple posters.
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If you receive an invitation for a 10-minute podium presentation:
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Accept or decline your invitation by responding to our poster co-chairs Chavis Patterson, PhD pattersonc1@chop.edu and Pamela A. Geller, PhD pg27@drexel.edu in a timely fashion. Please understand that this is because we have a limited number of spots, and we want to make sure we provide as many people as possible with opportunities to present.
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Confirm your scheduled time in our agenda
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Send a PDF of your poster by April 15 to Erika Goyer at egoyer@nationalperinatal.org​. This image will be projected on our conference screen and will accompany your 10-minute presentation. In the email to Erika, please include:
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your name
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credentials
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pronouns
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contact information
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the title of your poster
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the name of your sponsoring institution or organization (if applicable)
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* DEADLINE for having your poster hosted online is Tuesday, April 15.
Online Poster Gallery:
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In addition to displaying your poster at our venue, we will host your poster online at www.npaconference.org/2025posters. This allows our conference participants to view your presentation online, interact with you virtually, and connect with you for further discussion.
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See our 2024 poster presentations for examples of what this looks like.
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Please submit all information and materials to Erika at egoyer@nationalperinatal.org including:
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the title of your poster​
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names of all authors and contributors, including credentials and affiliations
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the name and email address of the primary poster presenter (to be shared online)
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a video abstract, if you choose to do one (MP4 format or link to where the video is hosted)
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links to relevant resources or materials While you may provide handouts to accompany your poster, they should be educational in nature. NPA restricts commercial transactions at our conference.
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* DEADLINE: Please submit all materials by Tuesday, April 15 to be included in the online poster gallery. We can not guarantee that materials sent after May 1 will be available for viewing by May 14.
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2025 Poster Presentations will be posted online May 14.
Presenting in Atlanta:
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We're excited to meet you and learn more about your work.
Please take advantage of everything the conference has to offer.
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Attend sessions.
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Introduce yourself to our staff and board.
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Network with our presenters.
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Learn more about NPA's programs and initiatives.
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You can set up your poster at our conference venue beginning 8:00 am on Wednesday, May 14.
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We REQUEST that you are available to meet with conference attendees during these scheduled poster viewing times:
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Wednesday, May 14th from 7:30 - 8:30 am, 2:45 - 3:15 pm and REQUIRED 5:30 – 7:00 pm
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Thursday, May 15th from 8:00 - 8:50 am, 10:00pm – 10:30 am, 3:45pm – 4:15 pm, and 5:15-6:00 pm
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Friday, May 16th from 7:45 - 8:30 am
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virtually, as requested by attendees
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Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park
267 Marietta Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30313
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Awards for best posters in the categories of Original Research, Models of Care, and Policies and Initiatives will be presented during the opening session on Friday, May 16th.
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* If you need assistance during the conference, please text Kristy (314) 440-7454 or Erika (512) 586-7247.
We will try to respond in a timely manner. Or leave a message at the online Help Desk.
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