Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts: Research Papers, Creative Expression, and Poster Presentations

We invite submissions for research papers, creative expression projects, and poster presentations. Please carefully review the submission guidelines below to ensure your submission is complete.

Categories for Submission

  • Teaching Innovation
  • Discipline-Based Research in the Sciences
  • Discipline-Based Research in the Social Sciences
  • Discipline-Based Research in Other Areas
  • Student/Professor Collaboration
  • Creative Expressions

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Presentation Formats

Panel Presentations with Interactive Elements

This format includes research presentations, creative expressions, and interactive elements. Participants will present their work within a group panel, with each panel featuring 3-5 presenters discussing a common theme. Presenters will also incorporate interactive elements or creative expressions, allowing for direct audience engagement and discussion. This setup provides an opportunity to engage in intellectual exchange and fosters a dynamic environment for learning and sharing ideas.

Poster Presentations

In this format, participants will showcase their work through traditional research posters. Attendees can explore a variety of academic topics through visual displays, engaging in one-on-one discussions with the presenters about their research findings. This format allows for detailed, focused interactions in a more informal setting.

Submission Guidelines for Abstracts

Abstract submissions should adhere to the following format and be submitted as a single Word document:

  • Title of the Research Project or Creative Expression
  • Author’s Name
  • Paper Title
  • Program or College Affiliation
  • Email Address
  • Supervising Instructor (for Research Papers)

Research Papers/Poster Presentations

Abstracts should include:

  • Purpose Statement: Briefly describe the focus of your research or the problem your work addresses.
  • Methodology: Describe the research methods or approach used.
  • Findings: Present the key findings or results of your research.
  • Conclusions/Recommendations: Provide a summary of your conclusions, including any recommendations for future research.
  • Length: Single-spaced, no longer than 500 words
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font

Creative Expression Projects

Abstracts should include:

  • Title of the Work
  • Description: Explain the inspiration for your project and the artistic or creative choices made.
  • Medium Used: Specify the materials or medium you used to create the work

Poster Presentations

Poster Specifications:

  • Size: 36 x 24 inches (landscape orientation).
  • Create Your Poster Using: Scientific Poster PowerPoint Templates | PosterNerd.
  • Submission Format: Posters must be saved as a PDF file with the following naming convention: [LastName]_[FirstName]COS_Poster[TitleOfPoster].pdf
  • Submission Deadline: Posters must be emailed to ULV Graphics at graphics@laverne.edu by Monday, May 5th.

Note on Audio and Visual Equipment

Every panel will have access to a PC computer that is connected to a projector. This will allow PowerPoints and other audio-visual elements to be used during a presentation. Please be advised to bring a back-up in case of technical difficulties.