3rd Annual

Structures Graduate Students Conference (SGSC)

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The University of Alberta Structures Graduate Students Conference seeks submissions from academia presenting novel research results in all practical and theoretical aspects of structural engineering. Accepted abstracts will grant presenters the opportunity to give an oral or poster presentation at the conference.
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Abstracts Guidelines

The abstract submitted should be related to Structural Engineering and must make a convincing argument on the concepts being discussed. The allocation of abstracts to both the oral and poster presentation is competitive as there is time allotted for a maximum of 18 oral presentations and spots available for just 10 poster presentations at the conference. The abstract should be a maximum of 350 words to be considered for either oral or poster presentation. Interested individuals should indicate their preference for an oral or poster presentation. Early submissions will be entered into a draw to win a $100 cash prize.
Abstracts must be submitted in a Word document, via e-mail to sgsc.uofa@gmail.com, with the subject “Abstract SGSC 2017”, stating your preference of either oral or poster presentation.

 

Early Bird Submission Deadline: July 1, 2017
Abstract Submission Deadline: July 22, 2017

Guidelines of Oral Presentation and Poster Presentation

Oral Presentation Guidelines

  • Presentation should be prepared in a commonly compatible format e.g. PowerPoint 2010 or 2013.
  • Presentations should be handed over in a USB stick or emailed before September 1, to sgsc.uofa@gmail.com.
  • A brief description of the presenter’s most relevant work should accompany the presentation document.
  • The presenter is responsible to ensure that  all compatibility issues relating to videos or animations in the presentation are resolved before the start of their session.
  • Presenters are endeared to arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the presentations begin.
  • The total time allotted for each presentation is 10 minutes, consisting of 7 minutes of presentation and 3 minutes for questions. The presenter would be signaled at 5 minutes and be allowed to finish the presentation within the next 2 minutes.

Poster Presentation Guidelines

  • The poster should not be larger than 3 x 2 feet.
  • The poster should include a title and the presenter’s full name.
  • Presenters will be assigned a time slot and numbered space at the venue.
  • Display boards will be provided with pushpins for mounting the posters.
  • Presenters should remain by their posters the entire time of the assigned session to answer questions and get evaluated.

Tips for Oral Presentations

Only the most relevant / captivating aspects of the study should be discussed in the presentations.

Criteria for Judging Oral Presentations

The judges will evaluate oral presentations based on the following aspects:
  1. Originality and Significance of the study.
  2. Relevance of the study to the Structural Engineering community, either industry or research oriented.
  3. Organization and delivery of the presentation.

Tips for Poster Presentations

  • Text Fonts should be legible.
  • The poster should include test results and graphics, and the use of colors to add emphasis.
  • The poster should be self-explanatory.

Criteria for Judging Poster Presentations

The judges will evaluate oral presentations based on the following aspects:
  1. Originality and Significance of the study.
  2. Relevance of the study to the Structural Engineering community, either industry or research oriented.
  3. Presentation Medium: Logical layout, Text Legibility and Image Clarity
  4. Presenter: Organization and delivery of the presentation

Event coordinators

Dimple & Maliheh: Conference Chairs
Onyekachi, Maliheh & Dimple: Marketing Coordinators
Jonelle, Chike, Fatemeh, Safa & Daniel : Technical Committee
Abdul & Jesus : Activities Coordinators and Treasurers