Gordon Research Conference on Science and Technology Policy 
Big Sky, MT, August 13-18, 2006 
http://www3.utsouthwestern.edu/ethics/STP-GRC.htm


First Call for Poster Proposals
Deadline: February 28, 2006 (rolling thereafter)

Posters sessions are a fixture of scientific conferences, and they can be an
effective and memorable way of communicating ideas that might otherwise be
missed and for provoking conversations that might otherwise never develop.
Posters are an integral part of the Gordon conference, enriching the exchange of
ideas by complementing oral presentations and large group discussions as well as
by stimulating collegial interactions among participants. Poster presenters will
engage in conversation about their posters with other participants during
relaxed afternoon and/or evening sessions. Every attendee is welcome and
encouraged to propose a poster. Early career participants are especially
encouraged to present posters at the conference.

The deadline for submission of poster abstracts is February 28,2006, with
consideration and acceptances continuing on a rolling basis until the available
positions are filled. Abstracts should be 250-300 words in length, and clearly
describe the research question(s) addressed, the methodology employed, and the
argument to be made. Poster proposals will be judged according to the following
criteria:

a)	Relevance to overall meeting themes (please see the conference website for
details) or to emerging themes for science/technology policy not covered in this
research conference such as homeland security and terrorism, nanotechnology,
global warming, and information technology;

b) Quality, clarity, and originality of ideas;

c) Appropriateness for presentation as a poster, including the potential for
visual representations and graphics to support the arguments;

d) Priority for junior, international, and independent scholars (please indicate
your status on your submission).


Upon acceptance, you will be provided with an official letter of acceptance
which may be helpful in soliciting funds or grants to assist in your attendance
at the conference. Further information will be provided regarding funds from the
conference organizers.

If you have no experience preparing a poster presentation, the Poster Committee
may offer help. For more information, to begin developing a poster idea, or to
submit an abstract, please email the Poster Committee Chair: Rachel Ankeny
(rankeny@science.usyd.edu.au)

For more information on the Conference generally, please contact the co-chair:
Fred Grinnell (frederick.grinnell@utsouthwestern.edu).

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