Guidelines for Posters (Students and Scientists)

ARD Research Symposium 2026

Symposium Theme:
“Innovations in Food, Health & Agriculture: Technological Advancements, Ecological Resilience, & Economic Sustainability”

  1. The poster must be submitted in one of the following contemporary topic areas:
    1. Family, Youth, Community and Economic Development
    2. Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health
    3. Agricultural Systems and Technology
    4. Plant Health and Production and Plant Products
    5. Animal Health and Production and Animal Products
    6. Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment
  2. The poster must have the following sections:
    1. Title with authors and Institution(s)
    2. Abstract
    3. Introduction
    4. Materials and Methods
    5. Results (to include charts, tables, figures and photos)
    6. Discussion
    7. Conclusion(s)
    8. Literature Cited
  3. The poster must conform to the following specifications:
    1. Must fit entirely within a 4 ft. x 4 ft. area
    2. Lettering must be readable from 3-4 ft.
    3. Please do not exceed the limit specifications of 36 inches Wide X 48 inches Height.
  4. Eligibility
    1. The original research must have been primarily conducted at an 1890 Institution and primarily led by a scientist or student at that 1890 Institution
    2. The research cannot previously have been published or be “in press”
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