• Submit a PDF of the poster to be included in the poster session and for pre-forum judging. An abstract submitted without a PDF of the poster will not be included in the poster session or considered for an award.
• Abstracts will be published in the Forum publication.
• Posters previously presented can be used for the Forum poster session, but the submitted abstract document must meet the requirements for the Forum publication.  
  • Illustrations, graphics, or photographs can be included and should be placed in the appropriate section.
  • Previously presented posters not formatted to these exact specifications are acceptable.
  • Sample poster [pdf] 
• Presenters will have the chance to interact with Forum attendees in a live question and answer chat session to foster future collaborations
• Submit to whrf@mailbox.sc.edu. 
• Please refer to abstract guidelines.

 

Pre-Forum Judging

• In addition to the abstract, a PDF of the poster must be submitted to be included in pre-Forum judging. An abstract submitted without a PDF of the poster cannot be presented at the poster session and will not be considered for an award.
• Scoring criteria: originality of research, clarity of objectives, strength of methodology, logical connection of conclusions/importance of research, and quality of presentation/layout.

 

Important Dates

• Registration – Now Open!
• Abstract and Poster Submission Deadline – February 15th
• Judging Period – February 22nd to March 15th
• Winners Notified – March 16th