2012 ABRCMS Abstract Reviewer and Judge Intent Form
To be eligible, prospective abstract reviewers and judges must satisfy the following two criteria:
Doctoral-level graduate student, postdoctoral scientist, faculty member or program director, and
Active researcher in one of the twelve scientific disciplines represented at the conference.
Abstract Reviewer (pre-conference, online): September 12 - 16, 2012
As a reviewer, you will be assigned approximately 15 – 20 abstracts in your discipline.
All abstracts are evaluated using common criteria and are either accepted or rejected. Abstracts for oral presentations are evaluated using a 5-point score.
On September 12 you will receive access to the online review site. Scores must be entered into the online review site by Sunday, September 16.
In appreciation of your contribution, abstract reviewers will receive a certificate of appreciation by mail after assignments have been completed.
Poster or Oral Presentation Judge (on-site): November 7 - 10, 2012
As a judge, you will be assigned approximately 3 poster or oral presentations per session.
All presentations are evaluated using common criteria and indicators of success. By using the provided rubric, judges are asked to score each criterion on a scale of 1 to 5.
Each presentation is assigned to three judges. An average of the three scores is calculated.
In appreciation of your contribution, judges will receive a certificate of appreciation and a press release sent to their university/institution after the conference.
Please complete and submit this form to indicate your willingness to be an abstract reviewer and/or on-site judge. Completion of this form will help expedite the process to assign you to assist at ABRCMS. Thank you for your service and commitment to the ABRCMS student community.
If you receive an error message when trying to submit your online intent form, please email the requested information to ABRCMS Staff at rrodela@asmusa.org. Thank you.