Engineering & Architectural Science Day 2026

Your poster is a central component of your presentation. It should clearly communicate your project, your process, and your impact.

Format

• Dimensions: 24" wide x 36" high ( (google slide) Use the official 24” x 36” template (external link) )
• Orientation: Portrait only
• Must be printed and mounted on poster board (foam core) so it can stand on an easel

Required Content

Your poster must include:

1. Project title
2. Names of authors
3. Motivation: A brief explanation of the problem or opportunity your project addresses
4. Your approach: Methods, processes, and technical details (use visuals where possible: charts, diagrams, tables)
5. Conclusion: Key findings, contributions, and outcomes
   

Images and Visual Quality

• Use high-resolution images to avoid pixelation when printed
• After finalizing your poster:
  • Export to PDF
  • Open in Adobe Reader
  • Go to File → Properties to confirm dimensions (24" x 36")
  • Zoom to 100% and review all visuals for clarity

Hints and Tips

• Review sample posters (available on the 3rd floor of the ENG building) for inspiration
• Follow TMU brand guidelines if including the university logo
• Keep content concise and visually balanced

Students who wish to enter their project to be eligible for a Dean's 2026 Program Award must create a short video that clearly presents their project. This video supports project judging and gives industry partners an early look at your work.

Video Specifications

• 3 minutes max
• One submission per team
• All team members must participate

What to Include

• Project overview: Introduce your team and define the problem
• Approach: Key methods, design decisions, or technical process
• Solution: Results, impact, and applications
• Visuals: Reinforce key elements from your poster

How It’s Evaluated

• Technical content (40%): Problem, methodology, solution
• Oral presentation (20%): Clarity, confidence, flow
• Graphical communication (20%): Effective use of visuals
• Organization (10%): Structure and clarity
• Poster effectiveness (10%): Overall quality and professionalism

Tips

• Keep it focused and well-structured
• Move clearly from problem → approach → solution
• Rehearse as a team
• Use strong visuals to support your message

Tools

• Canva (external link) 
• DaVinci Resolve (external link) 
• iMovie / CapCut (available on Apple devices) and CapCut (available on Android/iOS devices) are also user-friendly options.

Capstone projects are evaluated within each program as the final academic milestone of your undergraduate experience. Assessment focuses on both the strength of your technical work and your ability to communicate its value clearly.

While specific criteria may vary slightly by discipline, evaluation typically considers:

• Problem definition and relevance: How clearly the challenge or opportunity is identified and why it matters
  
• Technical depth and execution: The rigor, accuracy, and effectiveness of your methodology and implementation
  
• Innovation and application: The originality of your approach and its potential real-world impact
  
• Analysis and results: The quality of your findings and how well they are interpreted
  
• Communication and presentation: Clarity, structure, and effectiveness of your poster and verbal explanation
  
• Team collaboration: Evidence of coordinated effort, project management, and shared contribution

Your poster and (optional) video play a key role in demonstrating both your technical expertise and your ability to communicate complex ideas to a broader audience, including industry partners.

Engineering and Architectural Sciences Day is also a key opportunity to connect with employers and industry partners. Below are some helpful tips to help you prepare: 

1. Develop your elevator pitch

Prepare a clear, 30-second summary of your project, your role and your areas of interest. 

2. Do your research

Understand who you’re speaking to. Consider what their organization does, their priorities, skills they may be hiring for. 

3. Ask thoughtful questions

For example:

• What challenges are your organization currently facing?
• What skills are most valuable on your team?
• How do you see this field evolving?

4. Follow up

Exchange contact information or connection on LinkedIn. Consider sending a follow-up message after the event. 

5. Update your LinkedIn profile

Include your capstone project and consider posting about your work ahead of the event.

Andrea Moon

Manager, Undergraduate Studies
andrea.moon@torontomu.ca

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