We are excited that you have chosen to participate in the Innovative STEM Conference. Please make sure you have read all of the instructions regarding registration and submission of your abstract and full paper (where applicable). We require that all student delegates register online. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide your abstract. When you have completed your registration, you will be provided with a registration key that will allow you to update your abstract if necessary. In addition, you must submit your full paper through the online registration system. To do this, you will also need your registration key. You may register here.
Abstract Guidelines
MD JSHS Abstracts due January 29, 2012
ISS Abstracts due February 8, 2012
- Abstracts must not exceed 250 words including title, authors, and institutions.
- Abstracts MUST be submitted via the online registration system. NO EMAIL, FASCIMILE, OR HARD COPY submissions will be accepted.
- Download and complete supervising scientist form.
- Download and complete parent permission form.
Research Paper Guidelines
MD JSHS Full research papers due February 22, 2012
ISS Full research papers due February 22, 2012
The paper should be a minimum of 5-6 pages and a maximum of 20 pages including appendices.
- Paper must be typed double-spaced in Times New Roman, 11pt font.
- Paper MUST be submitted via the online registration system. NO EMAIL, FASCIMILE, OR HARD COPY submissions will be accepted.
- Paper must be submitted in Microsoft Word 2003 or PDF format. If using Microsoft Word 2007 or higher, save in MS Word 2003 compatible format.
- For assistance, contact jshs@istemfoundation.org (MDJSHS) or iss@istemfoundation.org (ISS).
Student Delegate Requirements
- Online Registration
- Abstract Submission
- Full Paper Submission
- Signed Supervising Scientist Form (bring with you on the day of the symposium)
- Signed Parent Parent Permission Form (MD JSHS only)
If you have any questions, contact isc@istemfoundation.org.
