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CoMS-GSU 2026 Symposium

CoMS-GSU Symposium

Microbial frontiers: from ecosystems to host-associated communities

This year's symposium will be held April 9 at the Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC) here at OSU. More details soon! 

Call for Abstracts

We are excited to invite you to submit your abstract for our upcoming symposium! This is an opportunity to share your research, receive feedback, and connect with colleagues across disciplines.

How to Submit Your Abstract

Please use the submission link button below to send your completed abstract by [Insert Deadline Date].

If you have any questions, please contact the organizing committee at [Email Address].

Submission Requirements  

  • Presenter Information: Full Name and Status (Undergraduate, Graduate, Postdoc, or Not a Trainee).
  • Presentation Preference: Please indicate Yes/No if you would like your abstract to be considered for a short talk.
  • Title & Authors: Provide a clear title. List all authors and underline the presenter's name.
  • Affiliations: Include the departmental and university/institutional affiliations for all authors.
  • Word Limit: Maximum 300 words.
  • Visuals: Text only. Please do not include diagrams, illustrations, or other graphic objects.
  • Template: No specific document template is required.

Your abstract will be evaluated based on the following criteria (4 points total):

  1. Background (1 pt): Provides adequate context for a broad scientific audience.
  2. Methods & Results (2 pts): A concise summary of methods and results (or an overview of the findings to be shared).

  3. Clarity (1 pt): The abstract is well-written, free of typos, and lacks awkward phrasing.

    View Example Abstract Here (URL or Link to PDF)

Poster Presentation Details

If your abstract is selected for a poster session:

  • Suggested Size: 48” Height x 36” Width.
  • Notification: Selected trainee poster presenters will be notified by [Month Day], 2026.