Call for Abstracts
The late-breaker poster abstract submission deadline is February 14, 2021. Please see poster information below.
Abstract Submissions:
The 2021 OAGE Conference will be online due to ongoing public health concerns. However, presentation formats will remain the same. Details regarding presentation instructions for online delivery will be issued at a later date.
Accepted abstracts may be presented at the conference as an oral presentation, poster, workshop, or symposium. Presenters may submit multiple abstracts and may elect to have their submission(s) considered for an alternate presentation format if their original format preference is not approved. Although there maybe multiple authors for a single presentation, only the presenter’s name should be included as part of the submission process. Each presenter, including symposium presenters, are required to provide a resume or CV.
Oral (Paper) Sessions consist of 3 to 4 approved presentations that have a similar theme and are assigned by the reviewers. Each presenter will have approximately 15 minutes and then time for questions during a 75 minute block. Sessions will have a moderator to assist with time keeping and facilitate discussion among participants. Presentation proposals must include 3-5 objectives that will describe skills and knowledge addressed.
Poster Presentations Presentations consist of visually informative displays that summarize completed work, such as a research study or proposed program. Presenters are required to be at their poster board during the designated session to facilitate one-on-one interaction. Presenters will be assigned a number and should be prepared to hang their poster within a 36 inch x 48 inch space.
Workshop Sessions highlight best practices using an interactive format and will take place during a 75 minute session. A description of demonstrated or effective strategies and programs are encouraged. Workshop proposals must include 3-5 objectives that will describe skills and knowledge addressed.
Symposium Sessions consist of 3 to 4 presentations that reflect a central theme during a 75 minute session. Symposium proposals should indicate the selected theme and the overall abstract should provide a summary of each proposed presentation. Symposium sessions must include 3-5 objectives that will describe skills and knowledge addressed.
Student Awards
Students whose abstracts are accepted for an oral presentation or poster presentation are eligible to submit a paper for consideration for a student award that includes a cash prize. Student paper award categories include:
- Jerome Kaplan Award for best graduate student paper, honoring Dr. Kaplan’s more than 50 years as a major leader in gerontology at the local, state, national, and international levels.
- The Arnedia Smith Award for best undergraduate student paper, honoring Professor Smith’s work at Edison State Community College, her strong dedication to gerontology education, and her leadership in the former Ohio Network of Educational Consultants in Aging. (ONECA).
- Outstanding Student Paper to the conference theme, Growth and Opportunities.
- Aging and Innovation Student Award – More information please check here: https://oage.org/aging-innovation-award/
For questions or more information, contact Dr. Chih-Ling Liou, OAGE Award Chair via email cliou@kent.edu.
Submit your abstract online today!
See Past Winners
The late-breaker poster abstract submission deadline is February 14, 2021. Please see poster information below.
Abstract Submissions:
Accepted abstracts may be presented at the conference as an oral presentation, poster, workshop, or symposium. Presenters may submit multiple abstracts and may elect to have their submission(s) considered for an alternate presentation format if their original format preference is not approved. Although there maybe multiple authors for a single presentation, only the presenter’s name should be included as part of the submission process. Each presenter, including symposium presenters, are required to provide a resume or CV.
Submit your abstract online today!
Oral (Paper) Sessions consist of 3 to 4 approved presentations that have a similar theme and are assigned by the reviewers. Each presenter will have approximately 15 minutes and then time for questions during a 75 minute block. Sessions will have a moderator to assist with time keeping and facilitate discussion among participants. Presentation proposals must include 3-5 objectives that will describe skills and knowledge addressed.
Poster Presentations Presentations consist of visually informative displays that summarize completed work, such as a research study or proposed program. Presenters are required to be at their poster board during the designated session to facilitate one-on-one interaction. Presenters will be assigned a number and should be prepared to hang their poster within a 36 inch x 48 inch space.
Workshop Sessions highlight best practices using an interactive format and will take place during a 75 minute session. A description of demonstrated or effective strategies and programs are encouraged. Workshop proposals must include 3-5 objectives that will describe skills and knowledge addressed.
Symposium Sessions consist of 3 to 4 presentations that reflect a central theme during a 75 minute session. Symposium proposals should indicate the selected theme and the overall abstract should provide a summary of each proposed presentation. Symposium sessions must include 3-5 objectives that will describe skills and knowledge addressed.
Student Awards
Students whose abstracts are accepted for an oral presentation or poster presentation are eligible to submit a paper for consideration for a student award that includes a cash prize. Student paper award categories include:
- Jerome Kaplan Award for best graduate student paper, honoring Dr. Kaplan’s more than 50 years as a major leader in gerontology at the local, state, national, and international levels.
- The Arnedia Smith Award for best undergraduate student paper, honoring Professor Smith’s work at Edison State Community College, her strong dedication to gerontology education, and her leadership in the former Ohio Network of Educational Consultants in Aging. (ONECA).
- Outstanding Student Paper to the conference theme, Growth and Opportunities.
- Aging and Innovation Student Award – More information please check here: https://oage.org/aging-innovation-award/
For questions or more information, contact Dr. Chih-Ling Liou, OAGE Award Chair via email cliou@kent.edu.
Submit your abstract online today!
See Past Winners