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+% ==============================================================================
+% Research Poster Template - baposter
+% ==============================================================================
+% A structured, professional poster template using baposter
+% Excellent for multi-column layouts with automatic positioning
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\documentclass[a0paper,portrait,fontscale=0.285]{baposter}
+
+% Packages
+\usepackage{graphicx}
+\usepackage{amsmath,amssymb}
+\usepackage{booktabs}
+\usepackage{multicol}
+\usepackage{qrcode}
+\usepackage{hyperref}
+\usepackage{enumitem}
+
+% Set list spacing
+\setlist{nosep}
+
+% ==============================================================================
+% POSTER CONTENT - CUSTOMIZE BELOW
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\begin{document}
+
+\begin{poster}{
+  % ============================================================================
+  % POSTER CONFIGURATION
+  % ============================================================================
+  
+  % Grid and columns
+  grid=false,                    % Set to true for debugging layout
+  columns=3,                     % Number of columns
+  colspacing=1.5em,              % Space between columns
+  
+  % Background
+  background=plain,              % plain, shadetb, shadelr
+  bgColorOne=white,
+  bgColorTwo=white,
+  
+  % Borders
+  borderColor=blue!50!black,
+  linewidth=2pt,
+  
+  % Header
+  headerColorOne=blue!70!black,
+  headerColorTwo=blue!60!black,
+  headerFontColor=white,
+  headerheight=0.12\textheight,
+  headershape=roundedright,      % rectangle, rounded, roundedright, roundedleft
+  headershade=plain,             % plain, shadetb, shadelr
+  headerborder=closed,           % open, closed
+  headerfont=\Large\sf\bf,
+  
+  % Boxes
+  boxColorOne=white,
+  boxColorTwo=blue!10,
+  boxshade=plain,
+  textborder=roundedleft,        % none, rectangle, rounded, roundedleft, roundedright
+  
+  % Eye catcher
+  eyecatcher=true
+}
+% ============================================================================
+% HEADER CONTENT
+% ============================================================================
+% Eye Catcher (Left Logo)
+{
+  \includegraphics[height=6em]{logo1.pdf}
+}
+% Title
+{
+  \sf\bf Your Research Title: Concise and Descriptive
+}
+% Authors
+{
+  \vspace{0.3em}
+  Author One\textsuperscript{1}, Author Two\textsuperscript{2}, \underline{Presenting Author}\textsuperscript{1}\\[0.3em]
+  {\small
+  \textsuperscript{1}Department, University Name, City, Country\\
+  \textsuperscript{2}Research Institute Name, City, Country}
+}
+% University Logo (Right)
+{
+  \includegraphics[height=6em]{logo2.pdf}
+}
+
+% ==============================================================================
+% LEFT COLUMN
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\headerbox{Introduction}{name=intro,column=0,row=0}{
+  \textbf{Background}
+  
+  Brief context establishing the importance of your research area (1-2 sentences).
+  
+  \vspace{0.3cm}
+  
+  \textbf{Problem Statement}
+  
+  What gap or challenge does your work address? (1-2 sentences)
+  
+  \vspace{0.3cm}
+  
+  \textbf{Objective}
+  
+  Clear statement of your research goal (1 sentence).
+}
+
+\headerbox{Methods}{name=methods,column=0,below=intro}{
+  \textbf{Study Design}
+  \begin{itemize}
+    \item Experimental approach or study type
+    \item Sample: n = X participants/samples
+    \item Key procedures
+  \end{itemize}
+  
+  \vspace{0.3cm}
+  
+  \textbf{Analysis}
+  \begin{itemize}
+    \item Statistical methods
+    \item Software: R 4.3, Python 3.10
+    \item Significance: p < 0.05
+  \end{itemize}
+  
+  \vspace{0.3cm}
+  
+  \begin{center}
+    \includegraphics[width=0.9\linewidth]{methods_flowchart.pdf}
+  \end{center}
+}
+
+% ==============================================================================
+% MIDDLE COLUMN (SPANS 2 COLUMNS FOR LARGE RESULT)
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\headerbox{Results: Main Finding}{name=results1,column=1,row=0,span=2}{
+  Brief description of your primary result. What is the key observation?
+  
+  \vspace{0.3cm}
+  
+  \begin{center}
+    \includegraphics[width=0.95\linewidth]{figure1.pdf}
+  \end{center}
+  
+  \textbf{Figure 1:} Descriptive caption explaining the main result. Include statistics (Mean ± SD, n=X, **p<0.01).
+}
+
+% ==============================================================================
+% MIDDLE COLUMN (CONTINUES BELOW)
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\headerbox{Results: Finding 2}{name=results2,column=1,below=results1}{
+  Brief description of second key result.
+  
+  \begin{center}
+    \includegraphics[width=0.9\linewidth]{figure2.pdf}
+  \end{center}
+  
+  \textbf{Figure 2:} Supporting result or comparison.
+}
+
+% ==============================================================================
+% RIGHT COLUMN
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\headerbox{Results: Finding 3}{name=results3,column=2,below=results1}{
+  Brief description of third result or validation.
+  
+  \begin{center}
+    \includegraphics[width=0.9\linewidth]{figure3.pdf}
+  \end{center}
+  
+  \textbf{Figure 3:} Additional finding.
+}
+
+% ==============================================================================
+% BOTTOM ROW (SPANS ALL COLUMNS)
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\headerbox{Conclusions}{name=conclusions,column=0,span=2,above=bottom}{
+  \begin{multicols}{2}
+    \textbf{Key Findings}
+    \begin{itemize}
+      \item Main conclusion 1 with significance
+      \item Main conclusion 2 with impact
+      \item Main conclusion 3 with implications
+    \end{itemize}
+    
+    \vspace{0.3cm}
+    
+    \textbf{Limitations}
+    \begin{itemize}
+      \item Study constraints
+      \item Interpretation context
+    \end{itemize}
+    
+    \columnbreak
+    
+    \textbf{Future Directions}
+    \begin{itemize}
+      \item Ongoing studies
+      \item Broader applications
+      \item Next research questions
+    \end{itemize}
+    
+    \vspace{0.3cm}
+    
+    \textbf{Clinical/Practical Implications}
+    \begin{itemize}
+      \item Real-world applications
+      \item Impact on practice
+    \end{itemize}
+  \end{multicols}
+}
+
+\headerbox{Scan for More}{name=qr,column=2,above=bottom}{
+  \begin{center}
+    \qrcode[height=4cm]{https://doi.org/10.1234/your-paper}\\
+    \vspace{0.3cm}
+    \small Full paper, code \& data
+  \end{center}
+}
+
+% ==============================================================================
+% FOOTER (FULL WIDTH AT BOTTOM)
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\headerbox{}{name=footer,column=0,span=3,above=bottom,below=conclusions}{
+  \footnotesize
+  \begin{multicols}{2}
+    \textbf{References}
+    \begin{enumerate}
+      \item Author A et al. (2023). Title. \textit{Journal}, 10(2), 123-145.
+      \item Author B et al. (2024). Title. \textit{Conference}.
+      \item Author C et al. (2022). Title. \textit{Journal}, 15(3), 456-478.
+    \end{enumerate}
+    
+    \columnbreak
+    
+    \textbf{Acknowledgments}
+    
+    Funded by Grant Agency (Grant \#12345). Thanks to collaborators at Institution X.
+    
+    \vspace{0.3cm}
+    
+    \textbf{Contact:} presenter.email@university.edu | labname.university.edu
+  \end{multicols}
+}
+
+\end{poster}
+
+\end{document}
+

skills/latex-posters/assets/beamerposter_template.tex

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+% ==============================================================================
+% Research Poster Template - beamerposter
+% ==============================================================================
+% A professional academic poster template using beamerposter
+% Customize colors, content, and layout as needed
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\documentclass[final,t]{beamer}
+\usepackage[size=a0,scale=1.4,orientation=portrait]{beamerposter}
+\usetheme{Berlin}
+\usecolortheme{beaver}
+
+% Remove default margins for full page coverage
+\setbeamersize{text margin left=5mm, text margin right=5mm}
+\usepackage[margin=10mm]{geometry}
+
+% Remove navigation symbols
+\setbeamertemplate{navigation symbols}{}
+
+% Packages
+\usepackage{graphicx}
+\usepackage{amsmath,amssymb}
+\usepackage{booktabs}
+\usepackage{multicol}
+\usepackage{qrcode}
+\usepackage{hyperref}
+
+% Font configuration
+\setbeamerfont{title}{size=\VeryHuge,series=\bfseries}
+\setbeamerfont{author}{size=\Large}
+\setbeamerfont{institute}{size=\normalsize}
+\setbeamerfont{block title}{size=\huge,series=\bfseries}
+\setbeamerfont{block body}{size=\LARGE}
+
+% Custom colors (customize to match your institution)
+\definecolor{primarycolor}{RGB}{0,51,102}      % Dark blue
+\definecolor{secondarycolor}{RGB}{204,0,0}     % Red
+\definecolor{accentcolor}{RGB}{255,204,0}      % Gold
+
+\setbeamercolor{structure}{fg=primarycolor}
+\setbeamercolor{block title}{bg=primarycolor,fg=white}
+\setbeamercolor{block body}{bg=primarycolor!10,fg=black}
+
+% ==============================================================================
+% POSTER CONTENT - CUSTOMIZE BELOW
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\title{Your Research Title: Concise and Descriptive}
+\author{Author One\textsuperscript{1}, Author Two\textsuperscript{2}, \underline{Presenting Author}\textsuperscript{1}}
+\institute{
+  \textsuperscript{1}Department, University Name\\
+  \textsuperscript{2}Research Institute Name
+}
+
+\begin{document}
+
+\begin{frame}[t]
+  
+  % ============================================================================
+  % HEADER
+  % ============================================================================
+  \begin{block}{}
+    \begin{columns}[T]
+      \begin{column}{.15\linewidth}
+        % Left logo
+        \includegraphics[width=0.9\linewidth]{logo1.pdf}
+      \end{column}
+      
+      \begin{column}{.7\linewidth}
+        \centering
+        \usebeamerfont{title}\inserttitle\\[0.5cm]
+        \usebeamerfont{author}\insertauthor\\[0.3cm]
+        \usebeamerfont{institute}\insertinstitute
+      \end{column}
+      
+      \begin{column}{.15\linewidth}
+        % Right logo
+        \includegraphics[width=0.9\linewidth]{logo2.pdf}
+      \end{column}
+    \end{columns}
+  \end{block}
+  
+  \vspace{1cm}
+  
+  % ============================================================================
+  % MAIN CONTENT - 3 COLUMN LAYOUT
+  % ============================================================================
+  
+  \begin{columns}[t]
+    
+    % ==========================================================================
+    % LEFT COLUMN
+    % ==========================================================================
+    \begin{column}{.3\linewidth}
+      
+      \begin{block}{Introduction}
+        \textbf{Background:} Brief context about your research area (1-2 sentences).
+        
+        \vspace{0.5cm}
+        
+        \textbf{Problem:} What gap or challenge does your work address? (1-2 sentences)
+        
+        \vspace{0.5cm}
+        
+        \textbf{Objective:} Clear statement of your research goal (1 sentence).
+      \end{block}
+      
+      \vspace{1cm}
+      
+      \begin{block}{Methods}
+        \textbf{Study Design:}
+        \begin{itemize}
+          \item Experimental approach or design
+          \item Sample size and population
+          \item Key procedures
+        \end{itemize}
+        
+        \vspace{0.5cm}
+        
+        \textbf{Analysis:}
+        \begin{itemize}
+          \item Statistical methods
+          \item Software/tools used
+          \item Validation approach
+        \end{itemize}
+        
+        \vspace{0.5cm}
+        
+        % Optional: Methods flowchart
+        \begin{center}
+          \includegraphics[width=0.9\linewidth]{methods_flowchart.pdf}
+        \end{center}
+      \end{block}
+      
+    \end{column}
+    
+    % ==========================================================================
+    % MIDDLE COLUMN
+    % ==========================================================================
+    \begin{column}{.3\linewidth}
+      
+      \begin{block}{Results}
+        \textbf{Finding 1:} Brief description
+        
+        \begin{center}
+          \includegraphics[width=0.95\linewidth]{figure1.pdf}
+          \small Figure 1: Descriptive caption with key statistics (n=X, p<0.01).
+        \end{center}
+        
+        \vspace{1cm}
+        
+        \textbf{Finding 2:} Brief description
+        
+        \begin{center}
+          \includegraphics[width=0.95\linewidth]{figure2.pdf}
+          \small Figure 2: Another key result showing comparison or trend.
+        \end{center}
+      \end{block}
+      
+    \end{column}
+    
+    % ==========================================================================
+    % RIGHT COLUMN
+    % ==========================================================================
+    \begin{column}{.3\linewidth}
+      
+      \begin{block}{Results (continued)}
+        \textbf{Finding 3:} Brief description
+        
+        \begin{center}
+          \includegraphics[width=0.95\linewidth]{figure3.pdf}
+          \small Figure 3: Additional important result or validation.
+        \end{center}
+      \end{block}
+      
+      \vspace{1cm}
+      
+      \begin{block}{Conclusions}
+        \textbf{Key Findings:}
+        \begin{itemize}
+          \item Main conclusion 1 with impact
+          \item Main conclusion 2 with significance
+          \item Main conclusion 3 with implications
+        \end{itemize}
+        
+        \vspace{0.5cm}
+        
+        \textbf{Limitations:}
+        \begin{itemize}
+          \item Brief acknowledgment of constraints
+          \item Context for interpretation
+        \end{itemize}
+        
+        \vspace{0.5cm}
+        
+        \textbf{Future Directions:}
+        \begin{itemize}
+          \item Next steps or ongoing work
+          \item Broader applications
+        \end{itemize}
+      \end{block}
+      
+    \end{column}
+    
+  \end{columns}
+  
+  \vspace{1cm}
+  
+  % ============================================================================
+  % FOOTER
+  % ============================================================================
+  
+  \begin{block}{}
+    \footnotesize
+    \begin{columns}[T]
+      \begin{column}{.75\linewidth}
+        \textbf{References}
+        \begin{enumerate}
+          \item Author A et al. (2023). Title. \textit{Journal}, 10(2), 123-145.
+          \item Author B et al. (2024). Title. \textit{Conference Proceedings}.
+          \item Author C et al. (2022). Title. \textit{Journal}, 15(3), 456-478.
+        \end{enumerate}
+        
+        \vspace{0.3cm}
+        
+        \textbf{Acknowledgments:} Funded by Grant Agency (Grant \#12345). Thanks to collaborators and facility staff.
+        
+        \vspace{0.3cm}
+        
+        \textbf{Contact:} presenter.email@university.edu | Lab Website: labname.university.edu
+      \end{column}
+      
+      \begin{column}{.2\linewidth}
+        \centering
+        \qrcode[height=3.5cm]{https://doi.org/10.1234/your-paper}\\
+        \tiny Scan for full paper
+      \end{column}
+    \end{columns}
+  \end{block}
+  
+\end{frame}
+
+\end{document}
+

skills/latex-posters/assets/poster_quality_checklist.md

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+# Research Poster Quality Checklist
+
+Use this comprehensive checklist before printing or presenting your research poster.
+
+## Pre-Compilation Checks
+
+### Content Completeness
+- [ ] Title is concise and descriptive (10-15 words)
+- [ ] All author names spelled correctly
+- [ ] Affiliations complete and accurate
+- [ ] Contact email address included
+- [ ] All sections present: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions
+- [ ] References cited (5-10 key citations)
+- [ ] Acknowledgments included (funding, collaborators)
+- [ ] No placeholder text remaining (TODO, Lorem ipsum, etc.)
+
+### Visual Content
+- [ ] All figures prepared and high resolution (300+ DPI)
+- [ ] Figure captions written and descriptive
+- [ ] Logos available (university, funding agencies)
+- [ ] QR codes generated and tested
+- [ ] Icons/graphics sourced (if used)
+
+### LaTeX Configuration
+- [ ] Correct paper size specified (A0, A1, 36×48", etc.)
+- [ ] Correct orientation (portrait/landscape)
+- [ ] Minimal margins configured (5-15mm)
+- [ ] Font sizes appropriate (title 72pt+, body 24pt+)
+- [ ] Color scheme defined
+- [ ] All packages installed and working
+
+## Compilation Checks
+
+### Successful Compilation
+- [ ] PDF compiles without errors
+- [ ] No critical warnings in .log file
+- [ ] All citations resolved (no [?] marks)
+- [ ] All cross-references working
+- [ ] Bibliography generated correctly (if using BibTeX)
+
+### Warning Review
+Run in terminal: `grep -i "warning\|overfull\|underfull" poster.log`
+
+- [ ] No overfull hbox warnings (text too wide)
+- [ ] No underfull hbox warnings (excessive spacing)
+- [ ] No missing figure warnings
+- [ ] No missing font warnings
+- [ ] No undefined reference warnings
+
+## PDF Quality Checks
+
+### Automated Checks
+
+Run: `./scripts/review_poster.sh poster.pdf` or manually verify:
+
+#### Page Specifications
+```bash
+pdfinfo poster.pdf | grep "Page size"
+```
+- [ ] Page size matches requirements exactly
+- [ ] Single page document (not multi-page)
+- [ ] Correct orientation
+
+#### Font Embedding
+```bash
+pdffonts poster.pdf
+```
+- [ ] All fonts show "yes" in "emb" column
+- [ ] No bitmap fonts (should be Type 1 or TrueType)
+
+#### Image Quality
+```bash
+pdfimages -list poster.pdf
+```
+- [ ] All images at least 300 DPI
+- [ ] No JPEG artifacts in figures
+- [ ] Vector graphics used where possible
+
+#### File Size
+```bash
+ls -lh poster.pdf
+```
+- [ ] Reasonable size (2-50 MB typical)
+- [ ] Not too large for email (<50 MB) if sharing digitally
+- [ ] Not suspiciously small (<1 MB - may indicate low quality)
+
+## Visual Inspection (100% Zoom)
+
+### Layout and Spacing
+- [ ] Content fills entire page (no excessive white margins)
+- [ ] Consistent spacing between columns (1-2cm)
+- [ ] Consistent spacing between blocks (1-2cm)
+- [ ] All elements aligned to grid
+- [ ] No overlapping text or figures
+- [ ] White space evenly distributed (30-40% total)
+- [ ] Visual balance across poster (no heavy/empty areas)
+
+### Typography
+- [ ] Title readable and prominent (72-120pt)
+- [ ] Section headers clear (48-72pt)
+- [ ] Body text large enough (24-36pt minimum, 30pt+ recommended)
+- [ ] Captions readable (18-24pt)
+- [ ] No text running off edges
+- [ ] Consistent font usage throughout
+- [ ] Line spacing adequate (1.2-1.5×)
+- [ ] No awkward hyphenation or word breaks
+- [ ] All special characters render correctly (Greek, math symbols)
+
+### Visual Elements
+- [ ] All figures display correctly
+- [ ] No pixelated or blurry images
+- [ ] Figure resolution high (zoom to 200% to verify)
+- [ ] Figure labels large and clear
+- [ ] Graph axes labeled with units
+- [ ] Color schemes consistent across figures
+- [ ] Legends readable and well-positioned
+- [ ] Logos crisp and professional
+- [ ] QR codes sharp and high-contrast (minimum 2×2cm)
+- [ ] No visual artifacts or rendering errors
+
+### Colors
+- [ ] Colors render as intended (not washed out)
+- [ ] High contrast between text and background (≥4.5:1)
+- [ ] Color scheme harmonious
+- [ ] Colors appropriate for printing (not too bright/neon)
+- [ ] Institutional colors used correctly
+- [ ] Color-blind friendly palette (avoid red-green only)
+
+### Content
+- [ ] Title complete and correctly positioned
+- [ ] All author names and affiliations visible
+- [ ] All sections present and labeled
+- [ ] Results section has figures/data
+- [ ] Conclusions clearly stated
+- [ ] References formatted consistently
+- [ ] Contact information clearly visible
+- [ ] No missing content
+
+## Reduced-Scale Print Test (CRITICAL)
+
+### Test Print Preparation
+Print poster at 25% scale:
+- A0 poster → Print on A4 paper
+- 36×48" poster → Print on Letter paper
+- A1 poster → Print on A5 paper
+
+### Readability from Distance
+
+**From 6 feet (2 meters):**
+- [ ] Title clearly readable
+- [ ] Authors identifiable
+- [ ] Main figures visible
+
+**From 4 feet (1.2 meters):**
+- [ ] Section headers readable
+- [ ] Figure captions readable
+- [ ] Key results visible
+
+**From 2 feet (0.6 meters):**
+- [ ] Body text readable
+- [ ] References readable
+- [ ] All details clear
+
+### Print Quality
+- [ ] Colors accurate (match screen expectations)
+- [ ] No banding or color shifts
+- [ ] Sharp edges (not blurry)
+- [ ] Consistent print density
+- [ ] No printer artifacts
+
+## Content Proofreading
+
+### Text Accuracy
+- [ ] Spell-checked all text
+- [ ] Grammar checked
+- [ ] All author names spelled correctly
+- [ ] All affiliations accurate
+- [ ] Email address correct
+- [ ] No typos in title or headers
+
+### Scientific Accuracy
+- [ ] All numbers and statistics verified
+- [ ] Units included and correct
+- [ ] Statistical significance correctly indicated
+- [ ] Sample sizes (n=) reported
+- [ ] Figure numbering consistent
+- [ ] Citations accurate and complete
+- [ ] Methodology accurately described
+- [ ] Results match figures/data
+- [ ] Conclusions supported by data
+
+### Consistency
+- [ ] Terminology consistent throughout
+- [ ] Abbreviations defined at first use
+- [ ] Consistent notation (italics for genes, etc.)
+- [ ] Consistent units (don't mix metric/imperial)
+- [ ] Consistent decimal places
+- [ ] Consistent citation format
+
+## Accessibility Checks
+
+### Color Contrast
+Test at: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/
+
+- [ ] Title-background contrast ≥ 7:1
+- [ ] Body text-background contrast ≥ 4.5:1
+- [ ] All text meets WCAG AA standard minimum
+
+### Color Blindness
+Test with simulator: https://www.color-blindness.com/coblis-color-blindness-simulator/
+
+- [ ] Information not lost with deuteranopia (red-green)
+- [ ] Key distinctions visible with protanopia
+- [ ] Patterns/shapes used in addition to color
+- [ ] No critical info conveyed by color alone
+
+### Visual Clarity
+- [ ] Clear visual hierarchy (size, weight, position)
+- [ ] Logical reading order
+- [ ] Grouping of related elements obvious
+- [ ] Important info emphasized appropriately
+
+## Peer Review
+
+### 30-Second Test
+Show poster to colleague for 30 seconds, then ask:
+- [ ] They can identify the research topic
+- [ ] They can state the main finding
+- [ ] They remember the key figure
+
+### 5-Minute Review
+Ask colleague to read poster (5 minutes), then ask:
+- [ ] They understand the research question
+- [ ] They can explain the approach
+- [ ] They can summarize the conclusions
+- [ ] They identify what makes it novel/important
+
+### Feedback
+- [ ] Noted any confusing elements
+- [ ] Identified any unclear figures
+- [ ] Checked for jargon that needs definition
+- [ ] Verified logical flow
+
+## Pre-Printing Final Checks
+
+### Technical Specifications
+- [ ] PDF size exactly matches conference requirements
+- [ ] Orientation correct (portrait vs landscape)
+- [ ] All fonts embedded (verified with pdffonts)
+- [ ] Color space correct (RGB for screen, CMYK if printer requires)
+- [ ] Resolution adequate (300+ DPI for all images)
+- [ ] Bleed area added if required (typically 3-5mm)
+- [ ] Crop marks visible if required
+- [ ] File naming convention followed
+
+### Printer Communication
+- [ ] Confirmed paper type (matte vs glossy)
+- [ ] Confirmed poster size
+- [ ] Provided color profile if required
+- [ ] Verified delivery deadline
+- [ ] Confirmed shipping/pickup arrangements
+- [ ] Discussed backup plan if issues arise
+
+### Backup and Storage
+- [ ] PDF saved with clear filename: `LastName_Conference_Poster.pdf`
+- [ ] Source .tex file backed up
+- [ ] All figure files backed up
+- [ ] Copy saved to cloud storage
+- [ ] Copy saved on USB drive for conference
+- [ ] Digital version ready to email if requested
+
+## Digital Presentation Checks
+
+If presenting digitally or sharing online:
+
+### File Optimization
+- [ ] PDF compressed if >10MB (for email)
+- [ ] Test opens in Adobe Reader
+- [ ] Test opens in Preview (Mac)
+- [ ] Test opens in browser PDF viewers
+- [ ] Test on mobile devices
+
+### Interactive Elements
+- [ ] All QR codes tested and functional
+- [ ] QR codes link to correct URLs
+- [ ] Hyperlinks work (if included)
+- [ ] Links open in new tabs/windows appropriately
+
+### Alternative Formats
+- [ ] PNG version created for social media (if needed)
+- [ ] Thumbnail image created
+- [ ] Poster description/abstract prepared
+- [ ] Hashtags and social media text ready
+
+## Conference-Specific
+
+### Requirements Verification
+- [ ] Poster size matches conference specifications exactly
+- [ ] Orientation matches requirements
+- [ ] File format correct (usually PDF)
+- [ ] Submission deadline met
+- [ ] File naming convention followed
+- [ ] Abstract/description submitted if required
+
+### Physical Preparation
+- [ ] Poster printed and inspected
+- [ ] Backup printed copy prepared
+- [ ] Push pins/mounting materials ready
+- [ ] Poster tube or flat portfolio for transport
+- [ ] Business cards/handouts prepared
+- [ ] Digital backup on laptop/phone
+
+### Presentation Preparation
+- [ ] 30-second elevator pitch prepared
+- [ ] 2-minute summary prepared
+- [ ] 5-minute detailed explanation prepared
+- [ ] Anticipated questions considered
+- [ ] Follow-up materials ready (QR code to paper, etc.)
+
+## Final Sign-Off
+
+Date: ________________
+
+Poster Title: _______________________________________________
+
+Conference: _______________________________________________
+
+Reviewed by: _______________________________________________
+
+All critical items checked: [ ]
+
+Ready for printing: [ ]
+
+Ready for presentation: [ ]
+
+Notes/Issues to address:
+_________________________________________________________
+_________________________________________________________
+_________________________________________________________
+
+---
+
+## Quick Reference: Common Issues
+
+| Issue | Quick Fix |
+|-------|-----------|
+| Large white margins | Reduce margin in documentclass: `margin=5mm` |
+| Text too small | Increase scale: `scale=1.5` in beamerposter |
+| Blurry figures | Use vector graphics (PDF) or higher resolution (600+ DPI) |
+| Colors wrong | Check RGB vs CMYK, test print before final |
+| Fonts not embedded | Compile with: `pdflatex -dEmbedAllFonts=true` |
+| Content cut off | Check total width: columns + spacing + margins = pagewidth |
+| QR codes don't scan | Increase size (min 2×2cm), ensure high contrast |
+| File too large | Compress: `gs -sDEVICE=pdfwrite -dPDFSETTINGS=/printer ...` |
+
+## Checklist Version
+Version 1.0 - For use with LaTeX poster packages (beamerposter, tikzposter, baposter)
+

skills/latex-posters/assets/tikzposter_template.tex

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+% ==============================================================================
+% Research Poster Template - tikzposter
+% ==============================================================================
+% A modern, colorful poster template using tikzposter
+% Customize themes, colors, and content as needed
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\documentclass[
+  25pt,                      % Font scaling
+  a0paper,                   % Paper size
+  portrait,                  % Orientation
+  margin=10mm,               % Outer margins (minimal for full page)
+  innermargin=15mm,          % Space inside blocks
+  blockverticalspace=15mm,   % Space between blocks
+  colspace=15mm,             % Space between columns
+  subcolspace=8mm            % Space between subcolumns
+]{tikzposter}
+
+% Packages
+\usepackage{graphicx}
+\usepackage{amsmath,amssymb}
+\usepackage{booktabs}
+\usepackage{qrcode}
+\usepackage{hyperref}
+
+% Theme selection (uncomment your choice)
+\usetheme{Rays}           % Modern with radiating background
+% \usetheme{Wave}         % Clean with decorative wave
+% \usetheme{Board}        % Board-style with texture
+% \usetheme{Envelope}     % Minimal with envelope corners
+% \usetheme{Default}      % Professional with lines
+
+% Color style (uncomment your choice)
+\usecolorstyle{Denmark}   % Professional blue
+% \usecolorstyle{Australia} % Warm colors
+% \usecolorstyle{Sweden}    % Cool tones
+% \usecolorstyle{Britain}   % Earth tones
+
+% Custom color scheme (optional - comment out if using built-in)
+% \definecolorstyle{CustomStyle}{
+%   \definecolor{colorOne}{RGB}{0,51,102}      % Dark blue
+%   \definecolor{colorTwo}{RGB}{255,204,0}     % Gold
+%   \definecolor{colorThree}{RGB}{204,0,0}     % Red
+% }{
+%   % Background Colors
+%   \colorlet{backgroundcolor}{white}
+%   \colorlet{framecolor}{colorOne}
+%   % Title Colors
+%   \colorlet{titlefgcolor}{white}
+%   \colorlet{titlebgcolor}{colorOne}
+%   % Block Colors
+%   \colorlet{blocktitlebgcolor}{colorOne}
+%   \colorlet{blocktitlefgcolor}{white}
+%   \colorlet{blockbodybgcolor}{white}
+%   \colorlet{blockbodyfgcolor}{black}
+% }
+% \usecolorstyle{CustomStyle}
+
+% ==============================================================================
+% POSTER CONTENT - CUSTOMIZE BELOW
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\title{Your Research Title: Concise and Descriptive}
+\author{Author One\textsuperscript{1}, Author Two\textsuperscript{2}, \underline{Presenting Author}\textsuperscript{1}}
+\institute{
+  \textsuperscript{1}Department, University Name, City, Country\\
+  \textsuperscript{2}Research Institute Name, City, Country
+}
+
+% Title matter (logos)
+\titlegraphic{
+  \includegraphics[width=0.1\textwidth]{logo1.pdf}
+  \hspace{3cm}
+  \includegraphics[width=0.1\textwidth]{logo2.pdf}
+}
+
+\begin{document}
+
+\maketitle
+
+% ==============================================================================
+% MAIN CONTENT - 3 COLUMN LAYOUT
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\begin{columns}
+  
+  % ============================================================================
+  % LEFT COLUMN
+  % ============================================================================
+  \column{0.33}
+  
+  \block{Introduction}{
+    \textbf{Background}
+    
+    Brief context about your research area. One to two sentences establishing the importance of the topic.
+    
+    \vspace{0.5cm}
+    
+    \textbf{Problem Statement}
+    
+    What gap or challenge does your work address? Why is this important? One to two sentences.
+    
+    \vspace{0.5cm}
+    
+    \textbf{Research Objective}
+    
+    Clear, concise statement of what you set out to do in this study.
+  }
+  
+  \block{Methods}{
+    \textbf{Study Design}
+    \begin{itemize}
+      \item Experimental approach or study type
+      \item Sample size: n = X participants/samples
+      \item Key inclusion/exclusion criteria
+    \end{itemize}
+    
+    \vspace{0.5cm}
+    
+    \textbf{Procedures}
+    \begin{itemize}
+      \item Main experimental steps
+      \item Key measurements or interventions
+      \item Data collection approach
+    \end{itemize}
+    
+    \vspace{0.5cm}
+    
+    \textbf{Analysis}
+    \begin{itemize}
+      \item Statistical methods used
+      \item Software/tools (e.g., R 4.3, Python)
+      \item Significance threshold (p < 0.05)
+    \end{itemize}
+    
+    \vspace{0.5cm}
+    
+    % Optional: Methods flowchart
+    \begin{tikzfigure}
+      \includegraphics[width=0.9\linewidth]{methods_diagram.pdf}
+    \end{tikzfigure}
+  }
+  
+  % ============================================================================
+  % MIDDLE COLUMN
+  % ============================================================================
+  \column{0.33}
+  
+  \block{Results: Finding 1}{
+    Brief description of your first main result. What did you observe?
+    
+    \begin{tikzfigure}
+      \includegraphics[width=0.95\linewidth]{figure1.pdf}
+    \end{tikzfigure}
+    
+    \textbf{Figure 1:} Descriptive caption explaining the figure. Include key statistics (Mean ± SD, n=X, **p<0.01).
+  }
+  
+  \block{Results: Finding 2}{
+    Brief description of your second main result.
+    
+    \begin{tikzfigure}
+      \includegraphics[width=0.95\linewidth]{figure2.pdf}
+    \end{tikzfigure}
+    
+    \textbf{Figure 2:} Another key result showing comparison, trend, or correlation.
+  }
+  
+  % ============================================================================
+  % RIGHT COLUMN
+  % ============================================================================
+  \column{0.33}
+  
+  \block{Results: Finding 3}{
+    Brief description of your third main result or validation.
+    
+    \begin{tikzfigure}
+      \includegraphics[width=0.95\linewidth]{figure3.pdf}
+    \end{tikzfigure}
+    
+    \textbf{Figure 3:} Additional important finding or supporting data.
+  }
+  
+  \block{Conclusions}{
+    \textbf{Key Findings}
+    \begin{itemize}
+      \item \textbf{Main conclusion 1:} Impact and significance
+      \item \textbf{Main conclusion 2:} Novel contribution
+      \item \textbf{Main conclusion 3:} Practical implications
+    \end{itemize}
+    
+    \vspace{0.5cm}
+    
+    \textbf{Limitations}
+    \begin{itemize}
+      \item Brief acknowledgment of study constraints
+      \item Context for result interpretation
+    \end{itemize}
+    
+    \vspace{0.5cm}
+    
+    \textbf{Future Directions}
+    \begin{itemize}
+      \item Ongoing or planned follow-up studies
+      \item Broader applications of findings
+    \end{itemize}
+  }
+  
+  \block{Scan for More}{
+    \begin{center}
+      \qrcode[height=5cm]{https://doi.org/10.1234/your-paper}\\
+      \vspace{0.5cm}
+      \large Full paper, code, and data
+    \end{center}
+  }
+  
+\end{columns}
+
+% ==============================================================================
+% FOOTER (Full Width)
+% ==============================================================================
+
+\block[width=1.0\linewidth]{}{
+  \footnotesize
+  \begin{minipage}{0.7\textwidth}
+    \textbf{References}
+    \begin{enumerate}
+      \item Author A et al. (2023). Title of paper. \textit{Journal Name}, 10(2), 123-145. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxx
+      \item Author B et al. (2024). Title of paper. \textit{Conference Proceedings}.
+      \item Author C et al. (2022). Title of paper. \textit{Journal Name}, 15(3), 456-478.
+    \end{enumerate}
+    
+    \vspace{0.3cm}
+    
+    \textbf{Acknowledgments:} This work was supported by Funding Agency (Grant \#12345). We thank collaborators at Institution X and the Core Facility for technical support.
+    
+    \vspace{0.3cm}
+    
+    \textbf{Contact:} presenter.email@university.edu | Twitter: @labname | Website: labname.university.edu
+  \end{minipage}%
+  \hfill
+  \begin{minipage}{0.25\textwidth}
+    \raggedleft
+    Conference Name 2024\\
+    Location, Dates\\
+    Poster \#XXX
+  \end{minipage}
+}
+
+\end{document}
+