ABSTRACT PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

Speakers for talks will be selected from submitted abstracts.

Abstracts must be received by Friday, March 13, 2026. Selected speakers will be notified on or before April 10, 2026.

Abstract formatting instructions:

To view a sample abstract that includes formatting guidelines, please click here.
Please use the following guidelines while preparing your abstract:

1. Times 12 point font.
2. One inch margins on all sides.
3. Be certain to include the following information:

• Title - Bold type (center alignment)
• Author(s) - Underline the name of the presenting author (center alignment)
• Affiliation(s) - Department, institution, city, state (center alignment)
• Body - 400 words max (justified alignment)

4. Save the abstract as a Microsoft Word document. Include the last name of the presenter in the file name (example: Clark.abstract.docx).

Abstract submission instructions:

Send your abstract (as an attachment) to mwfold@nd.edu. Include the presenter's last name in the email subject line! In the body of the email, indicate if you would like to be considered to give a short talk!