Call/Submission
Papers are required of both oral and poster presenters. Although registration is required in order for the final paper to appear in the Congress program/proceedings, authors are not expect to register at the time of the paper upload. Registration should be available shortly after the final paper deadline.
Final papers due: January 27th!
Papers are uploaded online through the conference paper management website.
Paper Format Information:
Length. Papers should be 10 pages, including all text, graphics, and appendices. There is some flexibility because the proceedings are now released in PDF format (on a CD).
Point size and font. Use 12 point type for text, captions, and author contact information. For type within figures or tables, the 12 point size is preferred. We recommend selecting a serif text font such as Times Roman. Italics, bold, and bold italics may be used; we recommend sticking to one "family" of typefaces.
Poster Materials
Plan to mount your materials at least 15 minutes prior to the opening of the session. All illustrations, charts, etc., to be posted should be prepared in advance as materials for these purposes will not be available at the conference facilities. You will need to bring your own supply of push pins. It is also
recommended that you bring extra copies of your illustrations or a signup sheet for people to request copies of your information. However, no duplication facilities will be available at the conference.
Layout
A poster board will be assigned to poster presenters, with dimensions 1.22 m tall by 2.44 m wide
(4' x 8'). You will have one side of the partition and another poster presenter will use the other
side of the board.
Each poster must have a heading in very large type, 84 pt or greater. Your name and affiliation
should also be noted in large type, around 72 pt. Headings and subheadings should be at least 36 pt. You need not use all capitals for titles and headings, for this can sometimes make them difficult to read. Other lettering, including text and lettering on illustrations or charts, should be between 18 and 24 pt, and should have double or 1.5 spacing between lines. Use a simple font such as Times, Arial or Helvetica throughout your presentation. To make something stand out, use a larger font size, bold or underline. You can also frame a section of text by putting a box around it. All material should be readable from a distance of three feet or more.
Any format that fits in the available space is acceptable. Some posters are prepared as one, large
sheet and usually brought to the conference rolled up in a tube. You may need to locate a largeformat printer for this purpose, e.g., at a copy store. Other posters are prepared as a group of
smaller sheets, which may be easier to prepare and transport. The format is up to you.
Remember that you can refer to your proceedings paper for additional details. Do not simply
bring a normal sized copy of your proceedings paper!
Presentation
Material should be displayed in logical sequence and each sheet should be numbered. Use
graphs, charts, tables, figures, pictures or lists rather than text to get your points across. Make
sure your presentation flows in a logical sequence, and include an introduction, body and
conclusion. Arrange your presentation ahead of time to make sure it fits within the space
provided.
Visual Impact
The effectiveness of a poster presentation can be enhanced by using techniques such as mounting
the sheets on colored (though not fluorescent) paper to improve the graphic impact. Please note
that simplicity, ease of reading, etc., are more important than artistic flair. Illustrations should not
be mounted on heavy stock as this could make them difficult to mount on poster boards.
Consider the visual impact your presentation needs to make in order to attract readers in a room
full of posters.
Chairs
Chairs will be provided in the poster area, and tables only available on a very limited basis. If
you plan to use your computer as part of your presentation, please plan to use your battery to
power it, as extension cords will not be readily available.
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Click here to download the Call for Abstracts (PDF).
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The proceedings will be published as a copyrighted work of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Guidelines for Abstract Submission.
Online abstract submission is required and easy at http://submissions.miracd.com/ASCE/EWRI2009/login.asp
Simply follow the directions provided on the Web site. Abstracts should be in English and no longer than 500 words. ASCE/EWRI membership is not required for submission. Deadlines will be strictly adhered to and authors will be required to register for the Congress at the time of paper upload. Failure to submit abstracts and/or papers by the deadline will result in removal from the Congress program and proceedings. Authors whose abstracts are accepted for oral presentations or technical posters and who submit a final paper are expected to attend the Congress, pay the appropriate registration fees and make their presentation(s) in person. For program questions, contact the Technical Chair or Co-Chair. Proceedings will be published on CD.
Click here for a listing of topics and sub-topics at the EWRI Congress.
Important Dates:
- Session Proposals Due: Thursday, June 26, 2008
- Abstracts Due: Wednesday, October 1, 2008
- Authors Notified: Thursday, October 30, 2008
- Final Papers Due: Tuesday, January 27, 2009