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Virtual Poster Session Guidelines
THE ANTHONY SHUKER SCIENTIFIC POSTER SESSION

Abstract Submission
To submit an abstract click on the button below and complete the form. Abstract presenters MAY NOT be changed after acceptance, without consent of the Program Committee. Deadline: Friday, October 20th at Midnight.

Abstract Judging
As a reminder, if your Abstract is selected, you will be required to present your poster virtually via Zoom. A virtual competition allows for better accessibility for students from across the State to patriciate.

Sample Abstract
To view a sample abstract, click here. The sample form is an Adobe Acrobat document. If your computer cannot read the sample, please click here to download Adobe's free Acrobat Reader.​

 

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

Format

The body of the uploaded abstract submission should not exceed 450 words; this limit excludes the title, authors and affiliations. Clearly define all concepts and abbreviations at first use. If English is not your primary language, attempt to have your abstract reviewed by a native English speaker. To be acceptable, abstracts shall contain a concise statement of the research. It is recommended that the author follow the structured format below:

Title (not included in 450 word limit)
Use a short and concise title that indicates the content of the abstract. Capitalize the first letter of each word except prepositions, articles, and species names. Species names should be spelled out at first use. Italicize scientific names of organisms (example: Staphylococcus aureus).

Authors (not included in 450 word limit)
Authors' names should be entered using initial(s) for the first and middle names followed by the full last name, with presenting author underlined (e.g. PM Coker, J Ballard, and AP Deutsch).

Affiliations (not included in 450 word limit)
All affiliations should follow the last author's name and be referenced with superscript numbers. Each author should be listed by institution, city, and state (2 letter postal abbreviation) or country.

Background
State the problem under investigation or a hypothesis. No figures or tables are allowed.

Methods
Explain the experimental methods used. No figures or tables are allowed.

Results
List the essential results obtained in summary form, with enough quantitative data to permit evaluation by reviewers. No figures or tables are allowed.

Conclusion
Summarize the findings. It is unacceptable to use statements such as "the results will be discussed". No figures or tables are allowed.

Additional Abstract Information
In addition to the uploaded abstract, the following additional information will be collected on the abstract submission form:

Abstract Category
For purposes of review and programming, abstracts are divided into topical categories. Selection of the most appropriate category is important as it determines who reviews your abstract. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reassign your abstract to a more appropriate category.

  • Agricultural Biotechnology

  • Bioenergy

  • Cell Therapy & Tissue Engineering

  • Digital Health

  • Drug Development & Discovery

  • Food & Nutrition

  • Industrial Production 

  • Medical Technology & Devices

  • Molecular and Biological Research

  • Nanotechnology


Abstract Title (should be the same as in the uploaded abstract)
Use a short and concise title that indicates the content of the abstract. Capitalize the first letter of each word except prepositions, articles, and species names. Species names should be spelled out at first use. Italicize scientific names of organisms (example: Staphylococcus aureus).

Published Abstract Book
Accepted abstracts will be standardized in font and presentation. Any scientific or typographic error that appears in the submitted abstract will appear in the final e-program.

To submit your abstract on-line, please complete and submit the on-line submission form, by clicking below.

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All abstracts are DUE by Friday, October 20, 2023 by midnight.

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