CNAS STEM Conference

CNAS STEM Conference

UOG CNAS STEM CONFERENCE

Strengthening the Roots of STEM

April 22 - 23, 2022

9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Guam and Northern Mariana Island time /GMT+10)

Virtual Conference | Whova and Zoom

This year, we’re Strengthening the Roots of STEM! On a virtual platform, the UOG STEM Conference is a student-led event that will (1) showcase the work of Guam students abroad about their research projects, (2) delve into current local/global matters and research on Guam, and (3) explore the many opportunities available to STEM students.

Learn from our students about local and global topics in various STEM-related fields: Agriculture, Biology (Biomedical, Environmental, Marine science, Plant science), Chemistry, Computer Science & Technology, Engineering, Health Science, and Mathematics. Take a look at our Conference Agenda to see workshops, speakers, and live sessions that will be hosted on conference days!

The conference is open to all high school students, college students, graduate students, and individuals interested in learning about science and networking on a professional platform. Register today to earn a virtual conference ticket and receive free merchandise for a limited number of registrants!

*Merchandise and giveaways will be available for local pick-ups only.*

At the UOG STEM Conference, we will:

Deliver an accessible platform for students/faculty to present research,
Empower students to develop scientific communication skills,
Provide students an opportunity to experience an organized scientific research conference,
Develop a space to engage in scientific discussion,
Prepare younger students to network with potential research mentors, and
Showcase the work of UOG CNAS students and faculty!

We are now accepting abstract submissions for the conference. The abstract submission period will be from February 11, 2022 to March 11, 2022. The abstract should be no more than 350 words and provides readers with a quick overview of your research. It should include a hypothesis, thesis, methods, results, and any implications or applications of your study. Upon abstract submission, clearly state authorship, affiliations, etc.

Submit Abstracts

Submission Guidelines

All poster and oral presentation abstracts must be submitted through the online abstract submission process. Oral presentations will be accepted as presentation powerpoints. After the abstracts are submitted and accepted through the review process, all poster and oral presentations will be scheduled during the two-day conference. Below are important dates to note.

March 11, 2022 - Deadline for Abstracts

March 25, 2022 - Acceptance of Abstracts

April 22, 2022 - Day 1 of Conference

April 23, 2022 - Day 2 of Conference

Eligibility

The conference is open to individuals who have conducted high school, undergraduate, or graduate research in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Acceptance

Abstracts are expected to have 150-250 words, with correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, i.e., with editing and proofreading prior to submission. The general criteria for the abstract acceptance are as follows.

All abstracts are expected to include the following:

Hypothesis or statement about the problem being investigated or why the research is important;
Methods and/or controls;
Result and discussion of findings;
Conclusion, future research, and key references;
Acknowledgements of institution/organization(s); and
Approval by the Abstract Review Committee

Acceptance

Only one (1) poster or oral abstract can be submitted per individual. However, another individual may be listed as a co-author on another abstract.
Students working in the same lab or on the same project must independently submit original abstracts. Identical abstracts submitted by different students will be automatically rejected.
Only one author can present a project during the conference. NO group presentations are allowed. However, if multiple students worked on the same project, then each of them can present the same project independently of one another so long as they submit different abstracts.
Approval must be obtained from all co-authors listed on the abstract. Failure to do so will result in the immediate rejection of the abstract.
Students must obtain approval from faculty advisor(s)/research mentor(s) before submitting the abstract. Failure to do so will result in the immediate rejection of the abstract.
Abstracts must be written by the student and reviewed by the faculty or research mentor

For any general questions, comments, or concerns, please email uogstemconference@triton.uog.edu.

Who can attend the upcoming conference?

The conference is open to all high school students, college students, graduate students, and individuals interested in learning about science and networking on a professional platform!

Be sure to register for the event here.

How do I access the event platform during the days of the conference?

How do I access the event platform during the days of the conference?You may use your mobile or computer to access the event page. Once you have registered for the conference, go to https://whova.com/portal/webapp/ucsc_202204/ to access the Whova event site. Click “Sign up here” if you don’t have an account yet and fill in your email and password. Make sure to use the email address you used when registering for the event! When logging in, you will automatically be taken to the conference main page.

What web browser should I use?

As the event will have live streaming for sessions, we suggest that you use Chrome browser for the web app. Some streaming software may have compatibility issues with other browsers.

Will I be able to contact and network with other attendees during the conference?

If you have chosen to be included in the attendee list, yes! Be sure to edit your profile and information after gaining access to the Whova platform. We will be having a networking happy hour on both days of the conference with subsessions for various topics of interest. Attendees will also be able to view profiles and send messages to each other. With 1-1 video calls, attendees can also make plans to further connections by talking face-to-face just like they would with someone they met at an event in-person. Video chat is easy — just start a conversation, request permission to call, and then chat at a time that works for both of you.

How can I plan my own agenda for the conference?

Live sessions and poster presentations are likely to overlap times. After viewing the full agenda and planning out what sessions you would like to attend, you can click “Add to My Agenda” to put the session on your own personal agenda and set a reminder.

How do I access the live streams and session videos?

From the agenda list, click the session you want to watch the stream or video. There is a green camera icon for the sessions with streaming or video. If the streaming screen directly shows up, click “Proceed” to start watching the stream. Otherwise, click “View livestream” button to open a separate streaming page to watch.

CNAS STEM Conference