SACNAS National Conference - Research Presentations Program Call for Abstracts

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-	Abstract Submission Opens March 15, 2010

2010 SACNAS CONFERENCE CALL FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT, GRADUATE STUDENT, AND POSTDOC ABSTRACTS
Submission Deadline: 4/29/2010

QuickLinks:
- Research Presentations Overview
- Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Abstract Review Criteria
- Abstract Writing & Research Presentation Resources
- Steps for Abstract Submission

PLEASE NOTE: To submit an abstract, individuals must be registered for the 2010 conference and be current member. If you have questions regarding fees and/or member dues, please contact registration manager, Dawn Conreras at (toll free) 1-877-SACNAS-1, ext 223. For information about how to work with someone at your institution to sponsor your registration, and/or member dues, please contact the SACNAS national office - info@sacnas.org

Please visit SACNAS Presentations Resources for tutorials and reading sources for abstract writing and presenting research at scientific conferences. For direct assistance with your abstract submission, please contact student presentations manager, Nancy Rocha at nancy@sacnas.org or call (toll free) 1-877-SACNAS-1, ext.333.

SACNAS Travel Scholarships deadline: April 29, 2010

NOTE to Summer Research Program Students
Please refer to the SACNAS Summer Abstract Submissions Overview for more information on how to submit an abstract fot the 2010 conference. SACNAS strongly encourages students to contact their summer research program director at the begining of the program to best coordinate a successful SACNAS abstract submission.

Summer Research Abstract Submission Deadline: July 20, 2010

SACNAS Research Presentations Overview

SACNAS offers mentorship and support through a student's research presentation process: abstract writing and submission: professional review amd revision: presentation preparation and presentation skills improvement: professional feedback from conference judges: and, post-conference steps for students to continue their professional devolopment.

SACNAS offers three (3) formats for the presentation of scientific research at the annual conference:

Student & Postdoc Poster Presentations: Undergraduate and graduate students may apply to present a poster describing their research. All poster presenters will be professionally judged. Undergraduate poster presenters are eligible for recognition at the conference awards ceremony.
Graduate Student Scientific Symposia: Graduate students are invited to apply to present their research. Students present for twelve (12) minutes followed by a three-minute question and answer period. All graduate symposia submissions not selected for oral presentation will be given an opportunity to present their research at the conference as a student poster presenter. Graduate symposia presenters are eligible for recognitiion at the conference awards ceremony.
Postdoc Poster Presentations & Networking Reception: Postdocs are invited to present their research and network with professional from industry, government, and academia. This special event connects postdocs with employment opportunities and research fellowships.

Accepted abstracts will be published in the conference abstract volume. To present research at the 2010 SACNAS National Conference, please review the Abstract Submission Guidlines, Abstract Review Criteria, and complete the Steps for Abstarct Submission.

SACNAS Abstract Submission Guidelines

Overview

All abstracts must be submitted through the SACNAS online submission system. Students will be prompted to the submission system after registering for the 2010 conference. For direct assistance with abstract submissions, please contact Nancy Rocha (nancy@sacnas.org)

Abstract word limit is 250 (maximum). No graphics or schema are allowed in SACNAS abstract submissions.

All Abstract submissions are professionally reviewed and students are encouraged to review their abstract submissions based upon SACNAS reviewer feedback, devolopments in on-going research, and consultations with advisors/mentors. deadline: 4/29/2010.

Structure

Title (not part of abstract 250-word count limit)
Introduction
Hypothesis, purpose, or objective (as appropriate per discipline)
Essential methods and materials used
Results/predicated results
Summary and conclusion

* Note to all research abstract submitters: if research results are not available the time of teh submission deadline, students are strongly encouraged to submit predicted results, discussing the significance and implications of predicted results. Students are similarly encouraged to discuss differences between predicted and actual results when presenting research at the SACNAS conference.

Please visit the SACNAS Research Presentation Resources page for tips and tutorials on abstract writing, poster creation, sample posters, presentation tips and more.

Authorship

Submission of an abstract must be completed by the individual presenting the research at the SACNAS Conference

If the abstract is selected for presentation, but the presenter listed is unable to present for any reason, the presentation space will be forfeited; SACNAS cannot guarantee other members of the research group may serve as substitute presenters.

For research abstracts that are coauthored by a group of researchers, please note that SACNAS strongly encourages all students to present research individually. Presenting to peers, mentors and professional judges at the SACNAS conference is an incredibly beneficial professional development experience. SACNAS provides a supportive and academically rigorous environment for student presenters. Multiple presenters of a single abstract submission may be allowed, however all applicants must contact Nancy Rocha (nancy@sacnas.org) prior to abstract submission deadlines.

Audiovisual and Equipment

Poster presenters are prohibited from using audiovisual equipment, electrical outlets, laptops or tables. Use of these or other additional equipment will result in disqualification of the presentation.

Poster Board dimensions are 8ft (wide) x 4ft (tall)
Posters may be smaller, but no larger than this.

Graduate student scientific symposia (oral) presentations may be supported with additional equipment/materials such as: PowerPoint/LCD projector, overheads, or slides. A laptop computer will be provided by SACNAS for all oral presentations that includes a PowerPoint/computer-aided presentation. Please notify Nancy Rocha (nancy@sacnas.org) if you will need a Mac conversion cable, or any other audiovisual supplies.

Abstract Review Criteria

Each abstract will be reviewed by a minimum of two discipline-specific professionals. The Student Presentations Committee have developed the following criteria for review of abstracts:

Hypothesis/purpose/objective of research clearly stated

Methods and materials essential to the research identified /li>

Results, or predicted results clearly represented and logically support proposed or predicted conclusions

Scientific merit and future directions of the research
Well developed writing skills

Abstract Writing and Research Presentation Resources

SACNAS offers online tutorials, web & print resources, and direct service to support students and postdocs in preparing for scientific presentations at the annual conference. Please visit SACNAS Research Presentation Resources to access SACNAS tips + and tools to improving research presentations. For direct assistance, please contact Nancy Rocha (nancy@sacnas.org).

Presentation Skills tutorial - coming soon!

Steps for Abstract Submission

Step 1 - Register for the 2010 SACNAS National Conference through your MySACNAS account.

IMPORTANT: Individuals will be prompted to a separate SACNAS abstract submission website after completing online registration. For any questions about abstract submission, please contact student presentations manager, Nancy Rocha (nancy@sacnas.org) or call (toll free) 1-877-SACNAS-1, ext. x333. Please contact registration manager, Dawn Contreras at (toll free) 1-877-SACNAS-1, ext. 223 for assistance with conference registration.

Step 2 – Obtain approval of abstract submission from the principal investigator/advisor/research mentor. Please refer to the SACNAS Abstract Review Criteria and the SACNAS Presentations Resources for guidance in crafting your abstract.

Step 3 - Gather the following information prior to online abstract submission:

SACNAS ID

Principal Investigator/research mentor contact information and active email address.

Co-author(s) contact information, active email address, university, and education level.

Step 4 – Create a personal profile with the SACNAS online abstract submission system and complete the submission process. Email confirmation will be sent for all completed submissions. Access to the online abstract submission system is provided upon registration for the 2010 conference – please contact Nancy Rocha for questions or assistance (nancy@sacnas.org).

Submission Tips:

Please ensure that all italicization and special characters/scientific symbols are correctly captured in the abstract submission.
Review submission for correct spelling and grammar.
Precisely specify your research discipline and subdiscipline to increase efficiency of abstract review and presentation judging. Please refer to the SACNAS catalogue of disciplines and subdisciplines.
Improve your abstract – return to the SACNAS online submission system to access professional feedback from abstract reviewers, make comments to reviewers, and submit abstract revisions to the SACNAS National Conference until August 9, 2010 (5 pm PST).