Format of Sessions

Paper sessions:

Paper sessions will consist of three to four presentations. The session will be divided equally between the presenters. As for PowerPoint presentations, presentation room will be equipped with a laptop, a digital projector and a projector screen. The laptop will be set up for PowerPoint presentations. Linux and Mac users are asked to save their presentations in a compatible format.

 Panel sessions:

These sessions will provide an opportunity for three or more presenters to speak in a more open and conversational setting with conference attendees. Submissions for these sessions should include the name, department, affiliation, and email address of each panelist in addition to a description of the presentation and the title page.

Poster sessions:

Poster sessions will consist of a number of presenters. These sessions allow attendees to speak with the presenters on a one-to-one basis. The following supplies will be provided for poster sessions: display board (48 x 36 inches), markers, push pins, tape round, and table chairs.

Themed Sessions:

This type of session is best suited for reports on completed research or scholarly work. Authors present summaries or overviews of their work, describing the essential features related to purpose, procedures, outcomes or product. Presentations are grouped according to topic or perspective into these themed sessions, with time provided after all of the presentations for Q&A and group discussion.

Exhibits Session:

This format is ideal for presenting preliminary results of work in progress or for projects that lend themselves to visual displays and representations. In these sessions a number of authors have the opportunity to display or exhibit their work and engage in informal discussion about their work with other delegates throughout the session. Displays may be posters, digital/computer displays, artwork, or other visual media. Each display should include a brief abstract of the purpose and procedures of the work; handouts or copies of written material may also be available.