Expectations

If you are selected for the Student Poster Competition, to satisfy the requirements of the Student Poster Competition, you will be expected to:

• Submit an abstract to the Conference Technical Session by the due date and select the option for consideration in the SPC program
• Submit a full paper to the Technical Program by the due date
• Communicate with the Student Poster Chair for the conference, they will send emails with all the information needed, PLEASE maintain communication
• Book travel by the requested date sent by the Student Poster Chair
• Arrange for any needed travel visas in a timely manner
• Submit your poster electronically by the due date (usually two weeks before the conference)
• Attend a SPC Meeting, the Student Poster Chair will provide details
• Prepare a 5 minute oral presentation of your research. Practice, practice, practice
• Attend the Student Mixer during the conference
• Place your poster on Display by the time given by the Student Poster Chair
• Students will be expected to staff their posters during conference breaks and events. A specific schedule will be provided by the Student Poster Chair, however be prepared to spend the majority of your conference days staffing your poster.
• Attend the Student Poster Competition Ceremony
• Dismount your poster by the deadline provided by the Student Poster Chair. Any posters left behind will be thrown away; conference staff is not responsible for your poster.

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