All times are in Eastern Daylight Time = UTC-4
Talk Logistics
Science presentation slots are 20 minutes long, including the talk, Q&A, and transitions. Speakers should therefore plan to talk no more than 15 minutes.Ìý
- Presentations must be turned in to the conference staffÌýprior to your session, deadlines below
- File format must be pdf or powerpoint; pdf is preferred.Ìý
- Please name your file: LastName_Day.pdf (orÌý .pptx),Ìý e.g. Doherty_Monday.pdfÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Talks need to be pre-loaded onto the lecture hall computer (no personal laptops allowed).ÌýIf we do not receive your talk onÌýtime, it may be skipped.
ÌýTurn-In Deadlines:
Morning talks: turn in by 0830 EDT
Afternoon session 1: turn in by 1030 EDT
Afternoon session 2: turn in by 1300 EDT
Poster Session
Tuesday 1630-1900 EDT
An easel, a backboard, and pushpins will be provided for each poster.
The backboard is
Height x Width = 3ft x 4ft (~1m x 1.3m) Ìý
Light refreshments will be served.
Duck Tour Excursion
Wednesday afternoon
ÌýWe have arranged a set of Duck Tours to see the sights of Boston through downtown and the Charles River on one of the most popular tours in Boston.Ìý
Buses will leave ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ at 1530 EDT and return at 1900 EDT. You can also explore more on your own and take the T or a rideshare back (but don't forget talks start up again at 0900 EDT Thursday morning!).
Symposium Dinner
Thursday evening 1830-2100 EDT
Join us for the symposium dinner in the Murray Room upstairs at ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ's Yawkey Center. Enjoy good food, good conversation, and live Irish music.