Second Annual Peoria NEXT All-Science Assembly
Posted on March 31st, 2006

Have Fun. Meet People. Be More Successful.

SECOND ANNUAL PEORIA NEXT
ALL-SCIENCE ASSEMBLY
Thursday, April 27, 2006
6:00-9:00 pm - Peoria Civic Center Theater

CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTS -
Deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 19th

Peoria NEXT is all about the Discovery, Innovation and Commercialization of new technologies. We know that’s the way for Central Illinois to become a highly desired location for new technology-based businesses.

Collaboration is a key element of getting this job done, so we’re hosting the All-Science Assembly. Because collaboration is a key element of getting your job done, you’ll want to attend. By leveraging the knowledge and capabilities of others you’ll build your perspective, experience, techniques … and success.

• Learn what scientists and engineers in our region are doing
• Share your work
• Network with professionals from a variety of disciplines
• Discuss ongoing research projects, challenges and successes
• Discover the POWER OF COLLABORATION
  
  

This unique event features:

• The presentation of research posters to the regional scientific community
• A keynote presentation by Dr. Martina Newell-McGloughin, Director of the University of California System-wide Biotechnology Research and Education Program
• Updates from previous Peoria NEXT seed-grant recipients concerning their collaborative research projects
  
  

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TODAY!
RESEARCH PRESENTED WITHIN THE LAST YEAR IS WELCOME

• Cost is $10 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. A cash bar for mixed drinks will also be available.
• Poster presentations will highlight individual research projects, group research efforts or organizations.
• Space is limited, so posters will be generally accepted on a first come first serve basis with an attempt to ensure even distribution between institutions.
• Electronic abstracts of 250 words or less should be submitted to David Kendra at kendrad@ncaur.usda.gov. The subject line of the email should clearly identify the message as a “Peoria NEXT poster abstract”. Specific questions concerning the abstracts, poster design or meeting should also be addressed to David Kendra.
• The document should include the poster title, contributing authors, and institutional affiliation(s).
• The Word document file should be formatted in Times New Roman, font size 11.
• Poster space will be 4’ x 4’ or 4’ x 8’. Please indicate which size you prefer in the email.
  
  

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  CLICK HERE to download a flier for the All-Science Assembly.