Categories of Submissions
Posters*: Posters are used to
report a completed research project, pilot study, or work-in-progress. Please
submit an abstract (300 words maximum).
Papers*: Papers are generally used to present a completed research study. Theoretical and methodological papers will also be considered. In each paper session, 20 minutes will be allotted to each contribution, plus 5 minutes of discussion. Please submit an abstract (300 words maximum).
*If you have no preference between presenting your work as a paper or a poster, please indicate so.
Panels: Panels should include three related presentations focused on a common theme. Each presentation should last 15 to 20 minutes, with 20 minutes of planned, open discussion. Each panel should have a moderator (generally the organizer of the panel) and three participants, one of whom can be a discussant. Please submit a 300 word summary of the panel, plus separate abstracts (300 words max.) for each presentation.
Open Discussion: These 60-minute sessions will be devoted to an informal discussion on a topic of general interest to the membership. Two or three participants should be named who will agree to lead or facilitate the discussion. To propose an open discussion, please submit, as the abstract, a 300–500 word description of the topic and also the names of two or three participants.
Papers*: Papers are generally used to present a completed research study. Theoretical and methodological papers will also be considered. In each paper session, 20 minutes will be allotted to each contribution, plus 5 minutes of discussion. Please submit an abstract (300 words maximum).
*If you have no preference between presenting your work as a paper or a poster, please indicate so.
Panels: Panels should include three related presentations focused on a common theme. Each presentation should last 15 to 20 minutes, with 20 minutes of planned, open discussion. Each panel should have a moderator (generally the organizer of the panel) and three participants, one of whom can be a discussant. Please submit a 300 word summary of the panel, plus separate abstracts (300 words max.) for each presentation.
Open Discussion: These 60-minute sessions will be devoted to an informal discussion on a topic of general interest to the membership. Two or three participants should be named who will agree to lead or facilitate the discussion. To propose an open discussion, please submit, as the abstract, a 300–500 word description of the topic and also the names of two or three participants.
Procedure For Submitting Proposals On-line
*THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS HAS PASSED*
Graduate Student Travel Grants
A limited number of travel grants for SITAR graduate student members will be available. To apply for a travel grant, check the box “Consider me for a SITAR Graduate Student Travel Grant” during the online submission of your proposal for the annual conference. An applicant will need to be a graduate student member of SITAR or become a student member in order to be considered for an award.
Contact for questions about the Student Travel Grants:
Lindsay Ayearst
Contact for questions about the Student Travel Grants:
Lindsay Ayearst
Wiggins Graduate Student Research Award
To be considered for the Wiggins Research Award, students should indicate their desire to participate by checking the box for the phrase “Enroll me in the Wiggins Award Competition” during the online submission of your proposal. Wiggins Award Flyer.
Contact for questions about the Wiggins Research Award:
Lindsay Ayearst
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Contact for questions about the program:
Sandro Sodano
University at Buffalo-SUNY
Contact for questions about the Wiggins Research Award:
Lindsay Ayearst
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Contact for questions about the program:
Sandro Sodano
University at Buffalo-SUNY