Information for Speakers 2014

Information for the 41th Annual Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coating Symposium  February 24 - 28, 2014 for those wishing to submit an abstract

 

Quick View of Important Deadlines:

  • Abstract Due Wednesday, August 15, 2013
  • Short Bio (3-5 lines) Due with Abstract Submission
  • Company Logo and Hyperlink Due with Abstract Submission
  • Paper Due Sunday, December 1, 2013
  • Permission Form Due with Paper Submission
  • PowerPoint Presentation Due Wednesday, February 19, 2014
  • All presentations must be original (first time being presented) and non-commercial
  • Paper may be rejected at any time and for any reason by our approval committee
  • No papers will be accepted for presentation without permission form submission

Who should submit:
We invite papers pertaining to new and emerging technologies related to materials, processes, production, characterization, application and markets in the field of surface coatings. Suggested topics include (but are not limited to):
  • Waterborne
  • High Solids
  • Nano
  • Emulsion
  • Additives
  • Corrosion
  • UV
  • Pigments
  • General Session
  • Powder Coatings

Papers will be selected based on the submitted abstracts. All speakers must submit a paper for publication in our annual proceedings book. Papers principally commercial in nature will not be accepted. Papers must be original and represent recent advancements in coatings science or related disciplines.

Forms and Instructions

Abstract Submission Instructions for 2014 Symposium

 

1. Download 2014 Official Guide for Authors coming soon
2.

Prepare abstract for submission

* Please use provided template. Use Calibri font, 8pt.
* Make sure information is accurate and complete. Abstract (and author information) will be published as submitted.
* Do NOT write outside the boxes. Any text or images outside the boxes will be deleted.
* Do NOT alter this form by deleting parts of it or adding new boxes.
* Save file in an editable format

Deadline: August 15, 2013

Abstract Submission Template
Please use the following template for abstract submissions

Guide for authors

3. Email completed form to: waterborne@usm.edu or or Fax 601-266-6265 Deadline: August 15, 2013
4. Abstract will be reviewed and you will be notified via email of acceptance/decline status  
5. Once abstract has been accepted please submit permission form, short bio, comapny logo, company hyperlink, and a picture  
6. Sunday, December 1, 2013
7.

Submit PowerPoint Presentation

Smaller files can submit via email to waterborne@usm.edu
Larger files can mail an electronic copy to:
118 College Dr. Box 5169
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Or use a service such as Sendspace.com or dropbox.com

Due Wednesday, February 19, 2014




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