ASU Flow Poster Info
ASU Flow 2025 Poster Session
Hosted at the 2025 Arizona Hydrological Society Annual Symposium
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, First day of the AHS Symposium
Location: Poster Session Room at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
We’re excited to announce that ASU Flow 2025 will be hosted in partnership with the Arizona Hydrological Society (AHS) at its Annual Symposium on October 1, 2025. This special poster session highlights innovative research by college students from across Arizona in hydrology, hydrosystems engineering and related water science fields.
We invite graduate students, faculty, water professionals and industry leaders to attend, present and network during this exciting event focused on the future of water research and innovation. Abstract submission details can be found in the ‘Call for Poster Abstracts’ section of this webpage, and registration information is available in the ‘Registration’ section.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
| Time (PM) | Activity |
| 2:00-3:00 | Registration & Poster Setup |
| 3:00-3:30 | Welcome Remarks – AHS & ASU Center for Hydrologic Innovations |
| 3:30-4:30 | Poster Judging |
| 4:30-5:30 | Poster Viewing & Networking |
| 5:30-6:00 | Poster Awards & Closing |
Call for Poster Abstracts
College Students
College students from any institution are eligible to submit a poster abstract (≤ 300 words) summarizing their research objectives.
Submit your abstract to the ASU Flow Submittal Form.
Potential topics: Submission Info
Poster printing assistance is available – contact us at: [email protected]
For Practitioners, Professors, and Industry Participants
Non-student participants (including faculty, agency staff and private sector professionals) are also welcome to submit posters through the Symposium Submittal Form.
These posters will be showcased alongside student posters during the 3:30–5:30 p.m. poster session and retained for the rest of the conference for conference participants to view.
The poster session is a fantastic opportunity to:
Connect with graduate researchers
Discover emerging ideas in water and environmental research
Recruit potential interns or employees
Registration
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- Single-day discounted registration is available for professionals who wish to attend only the ASU Flow 2025 sessions.
- Discounted registration is also available for students presenting posters.
For details, contact:
[email protected] (ASU Flow 2025 poster session inquiries)
[email protected] (General AHS Annual Symposium inquiries)
Student Poster Judging
Student posters will be judged from 3:30–4:30 p.m. Please be present during this time to meet with judges and answer questions.
Winners will be announced during the closing ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
Poster guidelines and sample rubric are available HERE.
Poster Presenter Instructions
An in-person poster session will take place in the poster session room of the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., with poster judging starting at 3:30 p.m. and poster viewing/networking starting at 4:30 p.m.
Discounted registration will be available for practitioners interested in attending the ASU Flow 2025 single-day event and for students presenting posters.
Poster Dimensions:
The maximum dimensions are 36 inches high by 48 inches wide; however, your poster can be smaller than this.
Main elements to include in your poster:
Title: The title should be located at the top of the poster.
Name: Include the name of the author(s) or research group below your title.
Visuals: Please use high-resolution images/figures.
Recommended content:
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- Goal
- Methods
- Results
- Impact
More Tips:
Font Type
Please choose legible fonts (e.g., Arial, Times New Roman, Calibri, etc.).
Font Size
Use a consistent font type/size throughout your poster. The font should be no smaller than 16 point, with 72 points for titles, at least 36 points for headers and at least 20 points for the body. Feel free to adjust according to the size of your poster, making sure it can be clearly seen from 4 feet away.
Background
Use neutral backgrounds (e.g., white, gray, beige, etc.).
Images
Use a good balance between text and images/figures.
Important note: Posters at this event can be simpler than at a typical conference. Using visuals and displaying a clear message is highly encouraged.
These posters will be showcased alongside student posters during the 3:30–5:30 p.m. poster session and retained for the rest of the conference for conference participants to view.
Poster printing will be available at no cost. Please have your posters ready by Monday, September 22, 2025. For more information, contact [email protected].
Be ready to demonstrate your expertise and share your ideas!
Example Poster Presentation Rubric:
| Participant Name: | Scores (circle one) | ||||
| 1 = poor 5 = excellent | |||||
| Poster aesthetics (graphics, text, organization, structure) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Demonstrated knowledge (background, context, outcomes) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Oral communication (clarity, coherency, flow, emphasis) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Research potential (creativity, impact, innovation) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Totals: | |||||
Let’s Celebrate the Water Year Together!
ASU Flow 2025 is a unique platform to celebrate innovation in water science, support student researchers, and foster connections across academia and industry. We look forward to seeing you there!