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\Huge{3D Printing Project }\\
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\noindent Expectations for Poster:
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\item Must include: Title, Group Member Names, Class, UWT, Citations
\item Must include: Subject or Problem Topic-it should be clear if the focus is on engineering or pure mathematics 
\item Should have a good balance of graphics to words (60-40ish).
\item Should be 40" by 32"
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%\noindent Note that the Science and Mathematics (SAM) Division has a poster printer that we can use for this class for free.  If you would like to use it I'll need your poster files a week in advance of the Showcase.\\

\noindent Expectations during Poster session:
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\item At least one group member must be available at the poster to answer questions during the poster session.
\item Every group member contributes during the poster session.
\item A short \& interesting description or ``elevator speech" should be prepared to give to folks who seem interested.
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\noindent General Timeline:
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\item Week 6: Select Topic and Groups
\item Week 8: Draft posters due \& 3D printing must be completed.
\item Week 9: Poster \& Project shared with class.
\item Week 10: Poster Session
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\noindent Note that draft versions are due in Week 8 and presented to your class Week 9.  Final versions will be presented at the public showcase on Friday or Week 10.  Other resources that are available are:
\url{http://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/workshops/posters/} 




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