Welcome to 5^th Annual Postdoc Research Day! One of the most popular and awaited research seminars at SFU, organized by the SFU Postdoctoral Association. The research day offers postdocs many different opportunities to showcase their work, promote collaborations, and foster a sense of community. This year, we will celebrate the diversity at SFU: diversity of discipline, diversity among SFU’s research community, and the beloved or feared diversity in data.

Thanks to you and the popularity of the event, we are proud to announce that this year we will beat all the records in terms of research awards and prizes, available to all presenters.

The day will include Spotlight talks, 3 minutes speeches, and posters & exhibits. We are also proud to feature a keynote address by Dr Isabelle Côté, Professor of Marine Ecology in SFU’s Department of Biological Sciences.

Watch the talks, explore the exhibits, be part of the community. Come and learn about how SFU Postdocs are changing the world!

All postdocs, research associates, graduate students, faculty and interested members of the community are welcome.

The 5^th Annual Postdoc Research Day is made possible with the support of:

• Office of the Vice-President, Research
• Office of the Vice-President, Academic
• Office of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows

Abstract submission information

Three presentation formats are available:

• Spotlight (10 minute talk)
• Lightning (3 minute pitch)
• Exploration (exhibit, display, or poster)

The goal of these sessions is for you to emphasize the impact of your work in your field and in the wider community. Whether you present a talk, poster or exhibit, the key is to describe what you do and its importance in a manner accessible to a diverse audience.

The contributions to each session will be judged by a panel, and the best ones will receive awards.

SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS

Each speaker will have 8 minutes to share a story about the purpose and impact of their research, followed by a 2 minute question period.

LIGHTNING SESSIONS

Each speaker will have 3 minutes to present their work. This session is inspired by the “Three Minute Thesis” contest. No slides. One prop may be used.

EXPLORATION SESSIONS

The contribution can be a poster, exhibit, display, or other medium of communication suited to a setup in which people walk around and interact. Presenters explain the purpose and impact of their project in lay language.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

When preparing your abstract, please mind the following instructions:

• Submissions should occur via the online submission portal
• Describe your project in lay language. It should be understandable to individuals from any discipline
• Focus on the overall aim of your project. What impact will it have to science, society, policy, and so on
• Maximum length (excl. title, authors and references): 250 words