call for abstracts prchem 2016 cqpr

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PUERTO RICO LOCAL SECTIONAMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

COLEGIO DE QUMICOS DE PUERTO RICO

PRCHEM 2016 OUR CHEMISTS HISTORY: A DRIVING FORCEFOR THE FUTURE

August 3 to 6, 2016The Ritz Carlton Hotel, San Juan Puerto Rico

CALL FOR ABSTRACTSThe Puerto Rico Section of the American Chemical Society in collaboration

with Colegio de Qumicos de Puerto Rico announces the opening for

submission of abstracts to the PRCHEM 2016 Chemical EducationSymposium Education in Chemistry: A Transformative Action in PuertoRico.

Oral and Poster Presentations

Submission Guidelines

To participate in either session, an abstract should be submitted by

June 9, 2016. All submissions will be peer reviewed using criteria such as:

Correct format and size restrictions.

Relevance of the information.

Results and the conclusions justified by the data. The data should

show an advanced work.

Clarity and appropriate structure.

Proper English grammar and syntactic style.

The Scientific Committee makes the final decision on all submissions.

Notification regarding acceptance or rejection will be sent to the

corresponding author by July 18, 2016. Abstracts that are accepted must be presented at the meeting by an

author or their representative.

Abstract will appear in print as submitted. Please ensure you check yourdata carefully before submitting. The Program Committee will not correct

spelling, grammar or syntactic errors.

A maximum of 24 posters will be accepted in Scientific Research and

Chemical Education Research areas.

A maximum of 3 posters will be accepted for ACS Student Chapter.

A maximum of 3 posters will be accepted for ACS Green Chemistry

Student Chapter.

A registration fee is associated with all PRCHEM 2016 events and presenters are

required to register. If one of the authors is not registered by July 22, 2016 theabstract shall be removed.


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ACS Puerto Rico Local Secti

Call for abstracts-PRCHEM20

August 3th to 6th, 2016Ritz Carlton, San Juan,

Abstract Submission Instructions

All abstracts must be submitted as:

A Microsoft Word document

Single spaced

Language: English Chemical structures and mathematical equations are permitted

Font type: Verdana

Font size: 12pt size

Alignment: Left

Title: SHOULD BE IN CAPITALS AND BOLD.

Authors: authors last name followed by first name in full (with thepresenting author underlined). Superscript numbers must be used toindicate the authors institution. Do not include degrees or professional titles

(e.g. Dr, Prof., etc.).

Affiliations: Institution Affiliations should include city and country details.

Corresponding author e-mail: include e-mail of corresponding author.

Keywords: Please select 3 keywords from the menu list provided:

AgricultureAnalytical ChemistryAtmosphereBiochemistry

BioengineeringBiomedicalChemical EducationEnergy/FuelsEngineeringEnvironmentalFood ChemistryGeological ScienceGreen Chemistry

Human ResourcesIndustryInorganic ChemistryMacromoleculesMarine ScienceMedicineNano/MaterialsNeuroscienceOrganic ChemistryPharmacologyPhysical ChemistryPlantToxicology


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Abstract Body

The size limit for the abstract is 300 words (Including:Abstract Body, Tables and Figures: each figure or table

counts for 70 words).

Use standard abbreviations. Within the body of the

abstract, when using abbreviations spell out the name in

full at the first mention and follow with the abbreviation

in parenthesis. Abbreviations may be used in the title,provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the

abstract. Capitalize the first letter of trade names. Figures

and tables count for 70 words.

DoNOT include the abstract title in the abstract body.

Compliance to the specifications is imperative, anyabstract that does not comply with these specifications

will not be accepted for review.

The accuracy of your submission is your responsibility.

Please proofread your document before submitting it.

Abstract submission deadline is June 9, 2016.Send the abstract, in a Microsoft Word format by e-mail

to: [email protected] e-mail title must read ABSTRACT PRCHEM 2016.



mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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PRESENTING AT THE MEETING

Speaker Instructions

Speakers should arrive in their room 10 minutes beforetheir scheduled speaking time.

Each session meeting room will have a projector, screen,

podium and laptop computer. If you wish to use your

laptop, please inform it to the session moderator, and

test it, to ensure compatibility with LCD projectors. Presentations in Power Point format or PDF format are

recommended.

Each speaker will have up to 20 minutes to give theirtalk. Five minutes will be used for questions, for atotal session of 25 minutes.

Each speaker should introduce themselves to the

session moderator.

Poster Session Guidelines

Poster size should not be more than 4 foot high by 6foot wide.

Authors should mount their poster half an hour before

the scheduled time. Poster boards will be supplied with corresponding

number.

Pushpins will be available.

Authors must remain with their poster for the duration

of their schedules session.

ACS-PR or CQPR will not be responsible for materials or

posters left at the end of the session.




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