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From: GRASP YorkU <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 03/01/2016 04:30PM
Subject: 2nd Symposium- CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Hi,

Could you please send out this poster below with the extended deadline to those who may be interested. Also, if you could confirm that this has been sent out, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

The GRASP Team

SECOND ANNUAL GRASP RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – INNOVATIONS IN PUBLIC HEALTH

The Graduate Research Association of Students in Public Health (GRASP) is currently accepting abstracts for their second annual research symposium taking place on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 at York University. We are inviting undergraduate and graduate students from universities across Ontario to showcase their interdisciplinary spirit in exploring multiple dimensions in the study of health.

Student researchers from all disciplines are invited to submit an abstract to present (i.e., poster session or 15-minute oral presentation) at the symposium. Both undergraduate and graduate papers will be considered. Limited funding opportunities available for undergraduate poster presentations.

Topics can include but are not limited to:

Natural Sciences	Nursing	Psychology	Neuroscience
Kinesiology	Computer Science	Biostatistics	Engineering
Healthy Policy	Law	Education	Biology

Submission Guidelines:

1. Include your name and area of study

2. E-mail address & phone number (mobile)

3. Title & abstract not exceeding 250 words

4. Reason why you deserve funding (for undergraduates who are preparing a poster)

4. Please send abstracts to [log in to unmask] no later than March 14th, 2016

Attendance will be open to all students, faculty, and staff from different universities at no charge. The symposium schedule and location will be promoted and posted on the GRASP website (www.yorku.ca/grasp). Acceptance letters will be sent via email approximately 3 weeks after the deadline for submission.

Audio and video equipment will be provided at the symposium for the presenters using PowerPoint presentations.

If you are a candidate for the GRASP “Certificate of Interest in Public Health” (for attending 4 GRASP events throughout the year) you have the option to be presented the certificate at the symposium. Awards will be presented at the end of the conference.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided

Good luck, we look forward to seeing you at the Symposium!

YORK UNIVERSITY
Graduate Research Association of Students in Public Health (GRASP)

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