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NOW OPEN FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS!

Deadlines

S²ERC Priority Abstract Submission: September 22nd, 2025

S²ERC Abstract Submission: October 6th, 2025

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstracts should be limited to two single spaced pages, not including references.

Include in the abstract submission:

• Brief overview of the background literature
• The significance of the research
• Research question(s), data analysis procedures, and summary of findings
• References 

Judging Criteria

Click the image below to view the S²ERC scoring rubric.

Poster Presentation Guidelines

The poster size should be 30” x 40” and can be displayed landscape or portrait. Posters should NOT be trifold. Posters will be displayed on tripods, which will be
provided.

Information from the submitted abstracts should be used to guide the content of the poster. Posters should include the research question, data, findings, and other information needed to convey research to others. If abstracts are included on the poster, it should not exceed 200 words in length. Poster text and illustrations should be legible from a few feet away.

We encourage individuals presenting posters to stand at or near their poster during the poster session to facilitate discussion and questions. Posters should convey the research clearly during times the presenter is away.

Oral Presentation Guidelines

Oral presentation sessions are 60 minutes long.  There will be three presenters in each session, given 15 minutes to present and 5 minutes for questions and transition to the next speaker.

The overall presentation format is up to the presenter.  We will have audio/visual tech capabilities on site.

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