The following may assist you in preparing your presentaton.

• Each meeting room will have an LCD projector, screen, pointer, and lapel microphone.
   
• Authors are encouraged provide their own laptop computer, power cord, and any proprietary cords required by their computer.
   
• It is recommended that presenters should also back up their presentations (e.g., on a disc or memory stick) in case of unforeseen compatibility or set-up difficulties between their personal laptops and the LCD equipment.
   

The following may assist you in preparing your poster.

• Print the TITLE and authors in extra large characters (over 1.25 in. high) across the top of your display.
   
• Display your material in large print so it may be read from a distance. It is important to use text and graphics that are large and bold.
   
• Each board will be approximately 4 feet wide x 8 feet high. Boards will accept pushpins or Velcro. A (finite) supply of pushpins will be available.