Tips for preparing Abstracts:

Abstracts are reviewed for acceptance in the program using the following criteria: originality; status of the underlying work; technical content; benefits & significance to the audience; quality of the abstract; and experience of authors.

Although not a prerequisite for abstract acceptance, eligibility for PDH approval is valuable to conference attendees. To maximize eligibility for PDH credit, the abstract submittal should contain:

•  The author’s bio with enough information to establish expertise in the presentation topic. Typically, this includes a few sentences on related work, the number of years practicing in the field, education, and licensure, if any (submission of a resume, or any similar document at the bottom of your application is sufficient). 

•  An abstract that provides detail on the technical content which contributes to the professional practice of engineering and/or highlights the application of engineering principles. This can include purely technical topics and aspects of engineering project management as well. Eligible topics include law and/or ethics and the public's health, safety, and/or welfare. Topics such as business or operations management are not PDH-eligible.

•  A statement of the learning objectives and what technical information will be presented (ex: engineering calculations, data useful for design”). There is a section at the end of the abstract form for this information.