Annual Conference: Call For Abstracts

The Center for GeoHazards Studies will design the conference program on the basis of submitted abstracts. Researchers are invited to submit abstracts that do not exceed TWO pages, including graphics, tables, and references. The abstracts and preliminary program should be available online no later than March 15, 2008. (Author notification letters will not be mailed.) Abstract volumes in CD-ROM format will be provided to paid registrants at the conference.

Abstract Submission Policies

There will be a limit of TWO abstracts per first author for oral or poster presentation requests. Authors submitting two abstracts will be asked to rank them in order of preference.

Authors may request any combination of two - but no more than two - oral and poster presentation formats (i.e., two orals, two posters, or one oral and one poster). Please indicate your preferred mode of presentation for your submission. There will be a limited number of oral presentation slots.

In an effort to promote the dissemination of research from members of the community who may not be able to attend the meeting, print-only abstracts will still be allowed, but ONLY from those authors who are NOT submitting an abstract for oral or poster presentation. In other words, if you're requesting a print-only abstract, you cannot submit an abstract for any other type of presentation. Authors are limited to ONE print-only request. Following the conference all abstracts will remain available for viewing on the Center web site and oral presentations will be available on streaming video.

Policy Regarding File Sizes

All abstracts, regardless of file type, must be NO LARGER THAN 1 MB. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Deadline

The electronic abstract deadline for NON-PDF and PDF files is 5:00 p.m. EST (local time in Buffalo, NY), February 28, 2008. If you discover that you are having difficulty submitting your abstract, please call us immediately (716-645-6800, ext. 3983) so that we can assist you.

Preparation of Abstracts

Abstracts can be submitted in any of the following formats: PDF (preferred), PostScript, Microsoft Word for the PC and Mac, and rich text format (RTF). Templates and detailed instructions are provided. After you prepare your abstract file, please e-mail the file containing your abstract to hak4@buffalo.edu.

Provision for Hard-Copy Submission

If for some reason you will be unable to submit your abstract via e-mail, you must contact The Center for GeoHazards by phone (716-645-6800, ext. 3983) to request the necessary forms and instructions for submitting by hard copy. These requests must be accompanied by a valid fax number, and phone number. The deadline for hard-copy submissions is February 28, 2008.