Deadline for poster session application forms and abstracts

extended to July 1, 2002

ABIC 2002 invites students, scientists and researchers to submit abstracts of their work and prepare posters for display during the conference.

A cash prize of $500 (CDN) will be awarded to the best poster in each of three subject areas:

• Health

• Environment

• Global Stewardship

The Scientific Poster Session is sponsored by the Alberta Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) and open to all participating delegates. Display space for posters is limited; submissions will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The Scientific Poster Session is sponsored by the Alberta Agricultural Research Institute (AARI)

CALL FOR SCIENTIFIC PAPERS

Scientists and researchers are invited to submit abstracts of their work and prepare posters for display during the  Conference.

 SPONSORED BY: ALBERTA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

*One $500.00 prize (CDN) will be awarded to the best poster in each of the three broad subject areas of:  Environment, Health and Global Stewardship.

GUIDELINES 

1.        Poster Presenters must be registered, fully-paid conference delegates.  ABIC 2002 Delegate Registration Form (A) must be completed, including the section regarding Poster Presentation, and returned to the Conference Coordinator with full payment in Canadian funds.

2.        The number of posters for presentation is limited.  Submissions will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

3.        Abstracts associated with the Posters will be published in the Conference Proceedings and must be provided to the Conference Organizers (preferably in electronic format) on or before June 1^st 2002. Abstracts will be printed exactly as submitted.  No editorial corrections will be made.

4.        Abstract content:

a.        Limited to one, letter-size page, 8 ½ inches x 11 inches (21.5 cm x 28 cm).  

b.       Title should be bold, Times New Roman, font size 16, at the top of the page followed by the Presenter (s) name (s) underlined in the list of authors. 

c.        Presenter (s) contact details, including Affiliation (s), should follow the title.

d.       A blank line should be inserted after the contact details, followed by the abstract.

e.        Text is to be typed - single line spacing with Times New Roman font size of 12 and should not exceed 300 words. 

5.        Each associated poster presentation must measure 4 feet x 4 feet (1.2 meters x 1.2 meters).  Each poster will be mounted vertically and will occupy one-half of one side of a freestanding, poster display board.  The poster board will accommodate pushpins and will be Velcro-receptive.  Presenters will be responsible for supplying their own Velcro or pushpins for hanging their posters.

6.        Poster content should include:

1. Title, author (s) name (s) and their affiliation (s).  Letters should be in letters not less than 1 inch (2.54 cm) high and preferably 2 inches (5 cm) high.
2. Introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion. Presenters should select a font and letter size to allow viewers to read the poster from a distance of 4 feet (1.2 meters) or more.
    (Note:  A Matte finish on the posters provides better visibility as it reduces glare).
3. Posters will be on display during the conference and should carry your message without requiring any additional comment.
4. Material presented must be based on the abstract previously submitted and should be novel, not previously published material. 

7.        Posters will be displayed in a secured area during non-conference hours. 

8.        Set-up is to be completed by Noon on Sunday, September 15^th 2002. Details regarding poster location and removal time will be announced at a later date.  All posters must be removed following the conference.  Posters remaining on site will not be retained or returned.

9.        *Details pertaining to judging criteria will be announced at a later time.

 If you require assistance in preparing your Poster, we have arranged a special conference rate with our   Conference Sponsor and Supplier, Dark Horse Studio to help you with your design and/or print requirements. 
They may be contacted directly at CANADA (306) 652-5086 or http://www.darkhorse-studio.com

Registration forms and abstracts MUST be submitted
 no later than JULY 1^ST 2002.

Registration forms are available on the ABIC website at http:// www.abic.net or by contacting:

Lucille Richardson, ABIC 2002 Conference Coordinator

(306) 683-2242      email:  abic@abic.net

#101-111 Research Dr., Saskatoon, SK Canada  S7N 3L2