Poster Session

Display Guidelines/Rules

This is neither the time nor place to demonstrate the experiment. No apparatus will be allowed to be displayed - display board and computer only can be used. Pictures, drawings, diagrams and video footage of the experiment should replace equipment. Computers may be used to enhance the presentation but media presentations, such as PowerPoint or Google Slides are not acceptable.

  • Before judging, all of the displays will be carefully inspected by the safety committee at the regional and state expositions. A copy of the abstract, signed safety sheet(s), and possible endorsement(s) are required documents and one copy of the Abstract must be displayed on the front of the exhibitor’s display board. In addition, for each of the 3 copies of the printed final papers that are brought to the science exposition. attach a copy of the abstract. A packet containing signed safety sheets, and endorsements (if applicable) should be placed in front of the display board
  • The display must not exceed the dimensions of 61 centimeters (24” inches) front to back, 107 centimeters (40” inches) from side to side, and 152 centimeters (60” inches) from table to top. This applies to all parts of the project.
  • No apparatus may be on top of, under, behind, in front of, alongside, or hanging off of the display table.
  • Only a display board, a computer (if necessary), THREE copies of the final paper, and the safety packet may be on the table. The safety packet should contain the Safety Sheet and Endorsement Sheets signed in ink by the student and sponsor. The computer must be battery operated since no electricity will be supplied, WiFi may not be available depending on the location of the science fair, and presenting the science project must be through the display board (not a computer). The computer may only be used for showing models, data, and experiments if performed virtually.
  • The display must be designed to sit on a table and be self-supporting.
  • Material used for packing displays must be kept under the table.
  • Table drapes or covers are not allowed beyond what is provided by IJAS.
  • Spotlights, floodlights, or decorative lighting may not be used to illuminate the display.
  • Any violation of these safety regulations will result in a letter to the sponsor with the reason for disqualification or potential disqualification. No project will be disqualified if the safety violation can be corrected on the spot with a minimum of effort.
  • Poster session projects and presentations may involve one or two student(s). All awards will be presented to the student whose name is first on the Abstract. This designated student will then share the award with the other project member equally.