Second Annual Peoria NEXT All-Science Assembly
Posted on March 31st, 2006
Have Fun. Meet People. Be More Successful.
SECOND ANNUAL PEORIA NEXT
ALL-SCIENCE ASSEMBLY
Thursday, April 27, 2006
6:00-9:00 pm - Peoria Civic Center Theater
CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTS -
Deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 19th
Peoria NEXT is all about the Discovery, Innovation and Commercialization of new technologies. We know that’s the way for Central Illinois to become a highly desired location for new technology-based businesses.
Collaboration is a key element of getting this job done, so we’re hosting the All-Science Assembly. Because collaboration is a key element of getting your job done, you’ll want to attend. By leveraging the knowledge and capabilities of others you’ll build your perspective, experience, techniques … and success.
- Learn what scientists and engineers in our region are doing
- Share your work
- Network with professionals from a variety of disciplines
- Discuss ongoing research projects, challenges and successes
- Discover the POWER OF COLLABORATION
This unique event features:
- The presentation of research posters to the regional scientific community
- A keynote presentation by Dr. Martina Newell-McGloughin, Director of the University of California System-wide Biotechnology Research and Education Program
- Updates from previous Peoria NEXT seed-grant recipients concerning their collaborative research projects
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TODAY!
RESEARCH PRESENTED WITHIN THE LAST YEAR IS WELCOME
Cost is $10 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. A cash bar for mixed
drinks will also be available.
Poster presentations will highlight individual research projects, group research efforts or organizations.
Space is limited, so posters will be generally accepted on a first come first serve basis with an
attempt to ensure even distribution between institutions.
Electronic abstracts of 250 words or less should be submitted to David Kendra at kendrad@ncaur.usda.gov. The subject line of the email should clearly identify the message as a “Peoria NEXT poster abstract”. Specific questions concerning the abstracts, poster design or meeting should also be addressed to David Kendra.
The document should include the poster title, contributing authors, and institutional affiliation(s).
The Word document file should be formatted in Times New Roman, font size 11.
Poster space will be 4’ x 4’ or 4’ x 8’. Please indicate which size you prefer in the email.
Want to print this information?
CLICK HERE to download a flier for the All-Science Assembly.
