Abstracts

Abstracts for posters are being solicited in all areas of research related to current synchrotron and nanoscience techniques. Cash prizes of $500 will be awarded for the best student posters (3 prizes for APS, 1 prize for CNM). ABSTRACTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 28, 2005. Abstracts received by the deadline will be included in the program book. Please submit your abstract via the on-line Abstract Submission Form. 

To be considered, submissions must include all information requested in the online form.

NOTE: Poster space is 4 ft. x 4 ft.

Use of Symbols and Greek Letters --If your abstract contains symbols (e.g., Å), Greek letters (e.g., ,  ), or superscripts and subscripts (e.g., 10 -7 , H 2 O), make sure that your abstract is submitted in a clear and unambiguous form. Submissions over the Web can sometimes lose formatting; please provide additional descriptive language to ensure that your abstract is formatted properly for inclusion in the program book. A technical editor will check your abstract for these issues. If you are concerned about appearance of special characters, you may fax a copy of your abstract to 630.252.9250.

Use of References and Footnotes --Use references and footnotes only if absolutely necessary. To incorporate references, use superscript numbers (e.g., 1, 2 ) within the text of the abstract. Footnotes should be indicated by using asterisks (e.g., *, **). Place references after footnotes at the end of the abstract body. 

Poster Preparation --You will be provided with both push pins and Velcro and a poster board space measuring 1.22 meters high x 1.22 meters wide (4 feet high x 4 feet wide). Please adhere to the following guidelines to prepare your poster: 

• Legibility --The poster should be readable from a distance of 2 m (6.6 ft.). Text and figure lettering height should be no less than 1 cm (0.4 in.).
• Heading and Titles --You should supply a header label that includes the poster title, author's name(s), and address of primary author. The recommended height for title lettering is 3 cm (1.2 in.). The maximum heading size is 20 x 122 cm (3 x 48 in.). All figures and tables should be titled. The sizes, format, and number of pieces to include are left to your discretion. 

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