OK EPSCoR Annual State Conference
Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Researchers from across the state will gather to highlight Oklahoma’s bioenergy research efforts during the OK EPSCoR Annual State Conference on Thursday, April 21, 2011. The event will be held at the Thurman J. White Forum on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman.
Scheduled presenters include Michael Ming, Oklahoma secretary of energy; Quang A. Nguyen, program manager, Abengoa Bioenergy New Technologies; Steven McKeever, Oklahoma secretary of science and technology; and Chancellor Glen D. Johnson. Breakout sessions, hosted by OK EPSCoR researchers, will engage participants through scientific presentations and discussions that address ongoing Biofuels research, as well as current state and national trends in the field of bioenergy.
A scientific poster session and hybrid poster/oral presentation contest will spotlight research progress in the alternative energy field. Please note: The hybrid poster/oral presentation contest is for undergraduate and graduate students only. However, the scientific poster session is open to all participants.
Bioenergy investigators from Oklahoma and nearby states, EPSCoR external advisory board members and program officers from federal granting agencies are invited to attend the event, which is hosted by Oklahoma EPSCoR, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and the National Science Foundation.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required, via the link below. Registration deadline is April 14. See below for other pertinent registration and submission deadlines.
For more information, contact Gina Miller, outreach coordinator, at gmiller@okepscor.org or 405.744.7645.
Conference Presentations
All conference attendees are invited to submit abstracts and participate in a scientific poster session during the conference. Deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to April 14, 2011. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows, on a first-come first-served basis.
Maximum poster dimensions: 40" x 36". Larger posters will not be accepted.
To participate:
- Register for the conference online via the link at the bottom of this page before April 14.
- Access the poster session form here and submit it, along with your abstract, to gmiller@okepscor.org in MS Word format prior to the April 14 deadline.
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE ONLINE VIA THE LINK BELOW IN ADDITION TO SUBMITTING YOUR POSTER SESSION FORM AND ABSTRACT VIA EMAIL.
Undergraduate and graduate students who are performing research that is funded under the current OK EPSCoR RII award are invited to participate in a hybrid poster/ oral presentation competition that will be held during the Annual State Conference. The competition is divided into three categories, based on the EPSCoR RII Award's bioenergy research areas: feedstock development, microbial conversion and chemical conversion. A maximum of 15 students will be accepted for each category.
The competition begins at 1:30 p.m. on April 21st with oral presentations. Each participant will be given a maximum of three minutes to provide a clear and engaging overview of their poster. The 3-minute presentation should be supported by a maximum of five PowerPoint slides. A PowerPoint template, which must be followed explicitly, will be provided to participants via email after they have submitted their abstracts and abstract forms to Gina Miller at gmiller@okepscor.org. All participants must use the provided template and are not to exceed the 5-slide limit; animation is not allowed. Any variance from these guidelines will disqualify the participant. The final aspect of the competition is a judged, scientific poster session. Maximum poster dimensions: 40" x 36". Larger posters will not be accepted.
First and second place winners from each of the three categories will be awarded distinguished plaques. First place winners will receive travel funding to attend the 2011 NSF EPSCoR National Conference on October 24-27 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where they will present their winning posters. Students must participate in both the oral presentation and poster session to qualify for an award.
To participate:
- Access the poster session form here.
- Submit your completed form, along with your abstract, to gmiller@okepscor.org in MS Word format prior to the April 14 deadline (date has been extended).
- Be sure to indicate your research category and your commitment to participate in the competition on your completed poster session form. Fill the form out completely.
- Carefully review the competition rules, which are outlined on the poster session form.
- After submitting your abstract and poster session form, you will receive (via email) the required oral presentation slide template.
- Register for the conference online via the link at the bottom of this page by April 14. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE ONLINE VIA THE LINK BELOW IN ADDITION TO SUBMITTING YOUR POSTER SESSION FORM AND ABSTRACT VIA EMAIL.
- Submit your presentation slides, per the rules and provided template, to Gina Miller at gmiller@okepscor.org no later than April 14. (Late submissions or presentations outside of the approved template and slide count will not be accepted.)
A maximum of 15 students will be accepted in each category, so don't delay your registration. For more information, contact Gina Miller, outreach coordinator, at gmiller@okepscor.org or 405.744.7645.
The EPSCoR Annual State Conference will be held at the Thurman J. White Forum, on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman. The Forum is located at 1704 Asp Avenue, between Timberdell and 4th Street. An OU campus map and driving directions may be accessed HERE.
Parking passes for the event will be mailed to registrants prior to the conference date.
The Hilton Garden Inn is the designated conference hotel. It is located at 700 Copperfield Drive in Norman. Driving directions to the hotel may be accessed HERE. Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly at 405.579.0100 or by accessing their Web site HERE. A special conference rate of $70/night may be obtained by using the reservation code "ESR."
Abstract submission deadline: Deadline extended to April 14, 2011
Competition commitment deadline: Deadline extended to April 14, 2011 (or when full)
Online conference registration deadline*: April 14, 2011
Slide submission deadline (for competition): April 14, 2011
*Note: All conference attendees must register online via the link below. Individuals submitting abstracts via email MUST ALSO register via the online link.
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