15th Annual EPSCoR Conference

Call for Poster Presentations....

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
A link for abstract submission will be e-mailed to you after completing your conference registration.

The deadline to submit an abstract to be included in the conference program has passed.
However, you may still submit an abstract via the link in the confirmation e-mail and we will provide a board for it's display.

NOTES REGARDING ONLINE FORM

Each conference registrant can submit up to two abstracts. Multiple posters are welcome and will be invited once assessment on space availability is made. Contact Maria Labreveux, PhD for questions on multiple poster submissions.

	The length of the abstract should not exceed 250 words.
	Abstracts will be made public and published in the program; therefore make sure to NOT disclose any confidential or proprietary information that may hinder your ability to pursue intellectual property rights.
	The abstract should be written in layman's language, to be generally understood by people with varied scientific backgrounds and fields of research.

POSTERS AND DISPLAY BOARDS

	Display Boards: The maximum poster size is 3 feet 10 inches high by 7 feet 10 inches wide. The display board's total surface area is 4 feet high by 8 feet wide but a two-inch interior margin should be left. Bring your own materials for attaching your poster to the composition board, preferably push-pins or Velcro (do not use staples).
	Event Timeline: Each author is responsible for the set up and removal of his/her presentation. Set up should be completed by 8:30 AM on the day of the conference, with tear down between 4:30-5:00 PM. If you are unable to arrive on time to set up or tear down your poster, please make arrangements with a colleague and inform Maria Labreveux, PhD. Materials left on boards after the removal deadline will be taken down and discarded. KSTC accepts no responsibility for material that may be lost or damaged.
	Poster Numbers: Display boards will be numbered corresponding to poster numbers in the program book. Assigned numbers will be made available shortly after the abstract submission deadline. Posters must be mounted on their assigned board; the poster number will be displayed on the top left corner of each board.
	Posters Grouping: Posters will be grouped by research focus areas and listed in the program; the time authors must be at the assigned space to discuss their projects will be indicated therein. Authors must be available to present their work and answer questions, expand on the material, and take part in discussions at the designated times for odd and even number posters.
	Poster Contents: A short and legible introduction, summary of conclusions and impact of the research should be included on your poster. Figure legends are vital and should be short but informative. Focus the information presented on your poster to essential data which will stimulate informal discussion.
	Poster Displays: Type should be easily legible at a distance of 4 feet; hand lettering is to be avoided. Matte finish on photographs reduces glare, providing better visibility. Availability of hand-out materials and photocopies of the poster are helpful. Do not write, draw, tape or paste on the display board surface. Do bring your own supplies/push-pins. Electricity and wireless internet are not available at poster boards.
	Do NOT include any specific data, including figures and tables, in your poster that may be considered a disclosure by the U.S. Patent Office. Ask your Intellectual Property (IP) Office if you are in doubt.

Questions: Liz Knapp lknapp@kstc.com or 859-230-7561