Posters should be created in Microsoft PowerPoint. A typical research poster size is 48in wide x 36in high. Check with your advisor for any departmental requirements.
We recommend using one of the templates below:
Not sure about what your poster should contain? Register for a workshop to learn about poster creation, the purpose of the various sections, and examples.
Poster workshops will be held via Zoom on the following days/times. You only need to attend one. Workshop slides and individual consultations are available for those who cannot attend.
2025 Virtual Poster Workshop dates/times:
Monday, May 5, 3–4 PM
Friday, May 9, 10-11 AM
Tuesday, May 20, 10-11 AM
Tuesday, May 27, 10-11 AM
Research Roundtable on Creating and Presenting Engaging Posters recording.
If these times are not convenient, you may book a virtual appointment with a librarian to review your poster by emailing libtech@oit.edu.
The cost of printing your poster will be covered by the university. You must submit your poster to the Document Resource Center (DRC) by Friday, May 16th.
This link can be used to submit your printing request to the DRC in Klamath Falls (under job type, choose Plotter Prints). Note: the max poster size that can be printed by the Klamath Falls DRC is 48in x 36in. For the index code, enter LIB999.
Oregon Tech maintains a digital repository for student project posters so they can be viewed online! This is a great opportunity to make your poster available on the web and gain recognition for your hard work. To see how it works, browse previous projects in Oregon Tech Library's digital repository for student projects.
To submit your poster, you will fill out the form below, which includes a place to upload your PowerPoint file. If the file upload fails, you can email a link to your poster file to libtech@oit.edu.
Submit your poster for inclusion in the digital repository here.
On the Klamath Falls campus, the IdeaFest event will take place on Friday June 6th from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
More information about IdeaFest in Klamath Falls is available on the 2025 IdeaFest website.
A recording of the first portion of the IdeaFest poster workshop is below, as well as a link to the slides. Note, this does not include the interactive portion of the workshop. We still recommend attending the live version of the virtual workshops if possible. Dates/times and a registration link are available on this page, above.