Poster Presentation

Each year, NJAMC encourages students to present at our annual conference by offering something called a "poster presentation". For many students who have not had the opportunity to attend professional conference previously, questions arise as to what this type of presentation entails.

A poster presentation is a simple way to visually present any research that you have done while working toward your graduate degree. Because we define "multiculturalism" quite broadly, many, many topics apply. Most students find this type of presentation to be creative, relaxed and comfortable, since it does not require oral presentation in a traditional workshop or seminar format.

Instead, research data is attached to a 3-sided, fold-out "poster", which can be purchased inexpensively from most any office supply store. How this information is presented is entirely up to the student. It can be in the form of a bullet pointed outline, can incorporate graphs or charts, or can be represented pictorially - the choice is yours! The poster then sits on a table at the conference, often accompanied by handouts that present further information on your research topic, and students are available at their poster during certain times to informally discuss their topic with any conference attendees who stop by the table.

This is a great way to simultaneously add "conference presenter" to your resume without the pressure of public speaking, and take to take advantage of the opportunity to meet and network with others practicing in the field.

If you have an interest in presenting, simply complete and submit the "Call for Poster Proposals" form or feel free to call or email Beth Fier if you have additional questions or would like further guidance on how to transform your work into a poster.

Please include the following information in your program/poster proposal:

1. Poster Title
   
   
2. Program Description – A brief 1-2 paragraph description of the poster topic and type of information, resources and materials to be provided.
   
   
3. Presenter(s) Name(s) and a resume/vita for each. In addition, please ensure that the following information is included for the primary presenter...
   
   Name:      _______________
   Address:  _______________
   Phone:     _______________
   Fax:         _______________
   Email:       _______________
   
   
4. Particular audience targeted by your poster presentation (ex: substance abuse counselors; school counselors working with second generation Arab-Americans; Career counselors working with the differently-abled, etc.).
   
   
   To have your name and presentation title included in our conference brochure, your proposal must be submitted by August 10th, 2009. Final deadline for submission is Sept. 1st 2009 Please send to:
   
   Beth Fier
   74 Bunker Hill Rd.
   Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
   
   or Email to: beth.fier@njamc.org
   
   (To have your name and poster title included in our registration brochure, please send program proposals by August 15, 2008).