Abstracts

Undergraduate Student Guidelines

Undergraduate Student Guidelines

Abstract submissions close on July 15, 2022

We encourage all undergraduate students to submit an abstract highlighting their original research. Submissions should include a single page abstract that addresses research questions, applications of research, obstacles, future research, etc.

Selected abstracts will be invited to present their work at the Center Point Symposium poster competition. One winner and two runners-up will be recognized with award certificates and prizes at the Center Point Symposium. Only posters presented in-person will eligible for awards.

Guidelines

The scientific abstract should have a title and description of research. All sections should be printed in Times New Romans, 11 point font with 1.0 inch margins. Section headers should appear in bold, and the following text in each section should be unbold.

Title: Title should be typed in Initial Caps.

Authors: List all authors and their affiliations (all should be entered in the author section or they will be not be in Title Should Be Typed in Initial Caps the author index), adding an asterisk after the presenting author’s name on your abstract.

Research Project Description (500 word maximum): Briefly describe research question, significance of research, relevant materials and methods, and any preliminary findings. Supporting figures may also be included, but must be referenced.

Judging Criteria

Research – up to 50 points

  • Objective and background of the problem are addressed.
  • Research is original and innovative.
  • Research has practical implications and is relevant to current industry needs.
  • Research methodology is sound (e.g. research process, data quantity is sufficient).
  • The result or conclusion of the research is clear and easy to understand.

Communication – up to 50 points

  • The project is clearly explained, including an initial problem or question, the process and the result or conclusion.
  • The research is explained in a way that is easily understood by those outside the subject area or without the specific technical expertise.
  • Poster content is readable (text and figures) and flows in logical sequence without presenter being present
  • Presenter is able to answer relevant questions clearly and concisely when prompted

All submitted poster will be submitted for the poster competition where students will provide an elevator pitch to judges.

GRaduate Student Guidelines

Graduate Student Guidelines

We encourage all graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to submit an abstract highlighting their original research. Submissions should include a single page abstract that addresses research questions, applications of research, obstacles, future research, etc.

8 graduate students will be selected by the faculty review board to present a talk during the symposium. Other selected abstracts will be invited to present a poster at the Center Point Symposium.

Guidelines

The scientific abstract should have a title, introduction, materials and methods, results, and conclusion section not exceeding 1 page. All sections should be printed in Times New Romans, 11 point font with 1.0 inch margins. Section headers should appear in bold, and the following text in each section should be unbold.

Title: Title should be typed in Initial Caps.

Authors: List all authors and their affiliations (all should be entered in the author section or they will be not be in Title Should Be Typed in Initial Caps the author index), adding an asterisk after the presenting author’s name on your abstract.

Introduction: This section should include background information in order to introduce the current study, its importance to the literature, and its impact on society. The introduction should also clearly characterize the scientific question being investigated.

Materials and Methods:
Materials and Methods used in the study should be briefly explained in this section. For example, what essential reagents were used, what patients or tissue samples were studied, what special techniques were applied and how, and what type of study was performed. This section should also demonstrate how the methods used by the authors will address the questions presented in the introduction section.

Results and Discussion: This section should include a summary of any significant results, and should be presented as concisely as possible. This section can also include figure(s) or table(s) to support the presented research.

Conclusion: Conclusions should be stated concisely and should state the implications and significance of the date presented. Do not introduce or defend concepts not considered in the body of the abstract. This section could also include recommendations for future studies.