A Celebration of Scholarship!

Information for Paper Presentations/Panel Sessions

For those of you who haven't presented at a professional conference before, here are some helpful hints for a successful presentation. Arrive early and plan to stay for the entire session. Dress appropriately for a professional presentation. The Dolan conference rooms (A202 and A203) are equipped with PowerPoint and overhead capability and will have Internet access. Arriving early will give you time to load your PowerPoint file prior to your presentation. Plan to stay for the entire session. If there is another session scheduled after yours, please leave the room at the end of your session to allow presenters in the next session time to prepare.

Introduce yourself to the Moderator who will introduce you and your topic. Individual presentations are limited to 15 minutes with a few minutes for questions and answers. You do not need to present for the entire 15 minutes but you should not talk for more than 15. Practice your talk so that you will not need to cut your presentation short. Remember your audience: speak slowly and clearly. The Moderator will also signal you when your time limit is approaching.

Since the Dolan Conference Rooms are separated by a thin wall, keep unecessary chatter to a minimum, especially close to the separating wall.

Applications:

Applications and abstracts are due by January 28, 2008. Early submission is encouraged. Abstracts must be emailed and formatted according to Celebration guidelines.

Scheduling of Sessions:

Panel sessions will be scheduled as they are received. Check the schedule page for open sessions. A few sessions will be set aside for individual paper presentations; these presenters will be notified of time slots closer to the January 28 deadline for applications.

Presentation Rooms & Equipment:

Sessions will be held in the Dolan Science Center conference rooms (A202 and A203) located above the auditorium. The rooms are equipped with Internet/network-connected computers with DVD drives, LCD projectors, and overhead projectors. Additional equipment, if needed, should be requested on the application form.