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2012 NSF EFRI Grantees Conference
Mar 7, 2012 - Mar 9, 2012
Key Bridge Marriott , Arlington, VA

Grantee Poster Introductions and Sessions


Purpose
The objectives of the poster introductions and poster sessions are to stimulate interactions among the EFRI grantees and to inform all interested NSF program officers about the research being funded by EFRI

Poster Introductions - Creativity and innovation are encouraged!

YouTube Videos – Class of 2010, by Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Grantees from the Classes of 2008 and 2009 are welcome to update their video submissions from last year, but new submissions are not required.

Class of 2010, produce a 90-second video, introducing your research to generate interest and to encourage attendees to visit your posters. NSF strongly encourages the participation of graduate students for the videos (or the posters, or both!)

1. Upload the video to YouTube
2. Complete and submit the following form to submit your video: 


3. A link to the videos from the ABA website will be sent to all Grantees and pre-registrants prior to the meeting


90-Second Onsite Introductions – Class of 2011

The Class of 2011 PIs will prepare and present a 90-second, one-slide introduction to their research during the Opening General Session on Thursday, March 8. Schedules and onsite logistical details will be sent closer to the meeting

Posters - All Classes

A.    Format

1.    The maximum display area per grantee is 4-ft. by 4-ft. No exceptions

2.    Use clear graphics and large fonts (at least 24 pts) for text to ensure visibility

3.    The poster should include project title, principal and co-principal investigators and their email addresses and universities, and NSF award number

4.    For 2011 Grantees, posters should address:
·    research objectives and project description
·    aspects of projects that will enable potentially transformative results
·    status of research
·    project management plan
·    additional information as appropriate for the project, including information specific to how the project will address additional criteria for its specific EFRI theme

For 2010 Grantees, posters should address:
·    research objectives and project description
·    status of research
·    aspects of the project that will enable potentially transformative results
·    how the project is being managed differently in light of its multi-disciplinary and, for some, its multi-institutional nature
·    additional information as appropriate for the project, including information specific to how the project addresses additional criteria for its specific EFRI theme

For 2009 Grantees, posters should address:
·    research objectives and project description
·    status of research
·    aspects of the project that will enable potentially transformative results
·    how the project is being managed differently in light of its multi-disciplinary and, for some, its multi-institutional nature
·    additional information as appropriate for the project, including information specific to how the project addresses additional criteria for its specific EFRI theme

For 2008 Grantees, posters should address:
·    research objectives and project description
·    status of research
·    aspects of the project that have enabled potentially transformative results
·    additional information as appropriate for the project, including information specific to how the project addresses additional criteria for its specific EFRI theme
    
B.    Logistics
    Grantees will be assigned to staff their posters during one of two 60-minute timeslots on Thursday morning, March 8, and, again, are encouraged to involve their students. The two slots are 10:45am to 12:00pm, and 12:15pm to 1:30pm. Chimes will indicate when one session ends and the other begins. A stand-up buffet lunch will be available from 11:30am to 1:00pm.


    Posters will be on display throughout the conference to allow NSF staff to view the posters as their schedules permit.  The Thursday evening reception will be in proximity to the posters as well, for additional informal networking.

    Investigators will be able to mount their posters starting at 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 7, in the Capital View Ballroom on the 14th floor.  The means to affix the posters to the posterboards will be provided.