{"id":1151,"date":"2026-01-07T22:44:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T22:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/?page_id=1151"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:25:15","slug":"guidelines-for-poster-abstracts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/guidelines-for-poster-abstracts\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidelines for Poster Abstracts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Guidelines for Poster Abstracts for BCCE 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poster presentations are an integral part of the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) 2026 program. Posters support informal, extended, and interactive discussions of chemistry education work and provide valuable opportunities for feedback, connection, and sensemaking. Poster presentations are well suited for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new or developing projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exploratory or practice-based work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">curriculum, assessment, or instructional design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chemistry education research at any stage of completion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posters may also be used to present <\/span><b>mature projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where extended discussion is beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Poster presentation format<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poster presentations at BCCE 2026 are <\/span><b>hybrid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All accepted poster presenters will participate in the <\/span><b>virtual poster session<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Presenters may also choose to present their poster <\/span><b>in person<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during scheduled poster sessions at the conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Virtual poster component (required)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All accepted poster presenters are expected to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload a <\/span><b>digital copy of their poster<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload a <\/span><b>five-minute recorded video<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> introducing and explaining the poster<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These materials will be available through the BCCE 2026 Virtual Site to support asynchronous engagement before, during, and after the conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadline for virtual materials: <\/span><\/i><b><i>July 24, 2026<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Submitting a poster abstract<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authors submitting a <\/span><b>poster presentation abstract<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify the <\/span><b>Conference Context<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and relevant <\/span><b>Intersectional Attributes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that best align with the focus and goals of their proposed contribution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit their abstract to <\/span><b>300 words<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Submit a poster presentation abstract via the BCCE 2026 Virtual Site (ExOrdo)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"https:\/\/virtualbcce2026.exordo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/virtualbcce2026.exordo.com\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>In-person poster\u00a0presentations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authors whose poster abstracts are accepted may choose to present their poster in person at BCCE 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Poster specifications\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum size: 4 feet tall \u00d7 4 feet wide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posters may be printed on paper or cloth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presenters are responsible for printing and transporting their posters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-site printing facilities will not be available<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Poster sessions<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poster sessions will be 90 minutes in length<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sessions are scheduled early afternoon on Monday and Tuesday<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presenters are expected to be present for the entire session<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posters can remain up for informal interactions during evening reception events<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each poster will be assigned a number corresponding to a poster board in the session rooms. Materials for hanging posters will be provided. Presenters should plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to set up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Review and scheduling process<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poster abstracts are reviewed by the poster organizing team based on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relevance to chemistry education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clarity and coherence of the proposed contribution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alignment with the BCCE 2026 Conference Contexts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Important Dates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>All deadlines are firm deadlines<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abstract submission opens: <\/span><b>January 12, 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abstract submission closes: <\/span><b>March 1, 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poster abstract review and session scheduling completed: <\/span><b>March 31, 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program schedule posted: <\/span><b>June 1, 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Presenter expectations and policies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>By submitting a poster abstract, you acknowledge and agree to the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your poster abstract is accepted:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All presenters must submit the required <\/span><b>digital poster and video<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>At least one author<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must register for and attend BCCE 2026 in order to present in person<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If no authors are able to attend in person, presenters must notify the organizers promptly to withdraw the in-person presentation option<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCCE <\/span><b>cannot provide registration, lodging, or travel support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, nor offer presenter discounts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Presentation Authorship Limits<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCCE follows the <\/span><b>Rule of Two<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which limits the number of presentations by any individual to one of the following combinations:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 oral presentations (full talk or distillation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 posters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 workshops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 oral presentation and 1 poster<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 oral presentation and 1 workshop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 poster and 1 workshop<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>We look forward to your contributions to BCCE 2026 and to the conversations they will spark within the chemistry education community.<\/b><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;] Guidelines for Poster Abstracts for BCCE 2026 Poster presentations are an integral part of the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) 2026 program. Posters support informal, extended, and interactive discussions of chemistry education work and provide valuable opportunities for feedback, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poster presentations are an integral part of the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) 2026 program. Posters support informal, extended, and interactive discussions of chemistry education work and provide valuable opportunities for feedback, connection, and sensemaking. Poster presentations are well suited for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new or developing projects<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exploratory or practice-based work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">curriculum, assessment, or instructional design<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chemistry education research at any stage of completion<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posters may also be used to present <\/span><b>mature projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where extended discussion is beneficial.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Poster presentation format<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poster presentations at BCCE 2026 are <\/span><b>hybrid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All accepted poster presenters will participate in the <\/span><b>virtual poster session<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Presenters may also choose to present their poster <\/span><b>in person<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during scheduled poster sessions at the conference.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Virtual poster component (required)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All accepted poster presenters are expected to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload a <\/span><b>digital copy of their poster<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload a <\/span><b>five-minute recorded video<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> introducing and explaining the poster<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These materials will be available through the BCCE 2026 Virtual Site to support asynchronous engagement before, during, and after the conference.<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadline for virtual materials: <\/span><\/i><b><i>July 24, 2026<\/i><\/b><\/p><h2><b>Submitting a poster abstract<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authors submitting a <\/span><b>poster presentation abstract<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify the <\/span><b>Conference Context<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and relevant <\/span><b>Intersectional Attributes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that best align with the focus and goals of their proposed contribution<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit their abstract to <\/span><b>300 words<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Submit a poster presentation abstract via the BCCE 2026 Virtual Site (ExOrdo)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>In-person poster\u00a0presentations<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authors whose poster abstracts are accepted may choose to present their poster in person at BCCE 2026.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Poster specifications<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum size: 4 feet tall \u00d7 4 feet wide<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posters may be printed on paper or cloth<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presenters are responsible for printing and transporting their posters<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-site printing facilities will not be available<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Poster sessions<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poster sessions will be 90 minutes in length<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sessions are scheduled early afternoon on Monday and Tuesday<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presenters are expected to be present for the entire session<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posters can remain up for informal interactions during evening reception events<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each poster will be assigned a number corresponding to a poster board in the session rooms. Materials for hanging posters will be provided. Presenters should plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to set up.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Review and scheduling process<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poster abstracts are reviewed by the poster organizing team based on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relevance to chemistry education<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clarity and coherence of the proposed contribution<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alignment with the BCCE 2026 Conference Contexts<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Important Dates<\/b><\/h3><p><b>All deadlines are firm deadlines<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abstract submission opens: <\/span><b>January 12, 2026<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abstract submission closes: <\/span><b>March 1, 2026<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poster abstract review and session scheduling completed: <\/span><b>March 31, 2026<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program schedule posted: <\/span><b>June 1, 2026<\/b><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Presenter expectations and policies<\/b><\/h2><p><b>By submitting a poster abstract, you acknowledge and agree to the following:<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your poster abstract is accepted:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All presenters must submit the required <\/span><b>digital poster and video<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> materials<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>At least one author<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must register for and attend BCCE 2026 in order to present in person<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If no authors are able to attend in person, presenters must notify the organizers promptly to withdraw the in-person presentation option<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCCE <\/span><b>cannot provide registration, lodging, or travel support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, nor offer presenter discounts<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Presentation Authorship Limits<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCCE follows the <\/span><b>Rule of Two<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which limits the number of presentations by any individual to one of the following combinations:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 oral presentations (full talk or distillation)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 posters<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 workshops<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 oral presentation and 1 poster<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 oral presentation and 1 workshop<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 poster and 1 workshop<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>We look forward to your contributions to BCCE 2026 and to the conversations they will spark within the chemistry education community.<\/b><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1151","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1151"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1226,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1151\/revisions\/1226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.union.wisc.edu\/bcce2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}