Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstract Submission Guidelines

All abstracts must be submitted via the link here. Notifications of acceptance for presentation will be sent out in late February.

Your Abstract Should Include:

1. An explicit and well-defined primary research question or purpose statement.
2. A short summary of the research that makes clear its relevance to the study of cognitive science.
3. A brief description of the research methods.
4. Conclusions, expected results, and/or future directions.
5. A maximum of 500 words.

Poster Presentations:

• Posters must measure 32'' x 40'' or 40'' by 32''.
• Posters are expected to be digitally printed, at the presenter's expense.
• Presenters will receive a foam core board backing for their poster at registration.
• Posters will be presented in 30 minute sessions. Presenters will be expected to stay by their poster for the duration of their assigned session.
• Presenters should prepare a 3-5 minute talk on their poster.

FAQ

How do I know when and where I will be presenting?

For those presenting a poster, a presentation time will be sent to you when notified of your acceptance in late February. The location where you will be presenting will be assigned upon acceptance.

Do I have pay for registration?

No, registration is entirely free.

What if I printed a poster for presentation at another 2018 poster fair/session? Can I reuse it?

Absolutely. So long as your poster is appropriately sized, you can reuse any poster previously used for presentation at another 2018 poster fair or session.

Where can I get a poster printed?

Poster printing services can be found in the following on-campus (University of Michigan) locations (with approximate pricing included):

Fishbowl [Angel Hall] - $26

Tech Deck [Undergraduate Library] - $26

Ground Works [Duderstadt Center] - $39