Call for Papers

The Society for Amateur Scientists (SAS) announces the 2004 Citizen Science Conference, to be held in Washington, DC on 22-25 July 2004. This annual event is a forum for citizen scientists and educators to discuss specific research efforts and the state of citizen science in general. We welcome proposals on all aspects of hands-on science and science education, with particular emphasis on work being done outside academic or corporate laboratories.

Members and friends of the Society for Amateur Scientists are invited to submit papers or proposals for presentation at the upcoming conference. Remember, space on the program will be limited.

Please note that all presenters must also register for the Conference.

Paper Submission Guidelines

Updated: 12 January 2004

Topics:
The Society for Amateur Scientists supports research by its membership in all areas of legitimate science. We are interested in papers about research projects, development of new techniques, or efforts to improve science literacy in the community. We welcome queries from potential contributors. Click here to e-mail us.

Acceptance:
Papers will be reviewed by members of the SAS staff. Presentation slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are not able to secure a presentation slot, or if you cannot attend the conference personally, you can present your paper at the poster session (see below). Please note that the Society for Amateur Scientists is a conservative scientific organization, so papers on paranormal phenomena, UFOs, and "cosmological Grand Unified Theories" will not be accepted.

Audience:
Papers should be written so that they can be understood by most informed, educated laypersons.

Length:
Presentations will last 40 minutes, with five minutes between presentations. Please make sure your presentation fits comfortably into the time allotted. Remember to allow for Q & A in your presentation.

Audio-Visual:
Please tell us if your presentation will require the use of a projector, video, or Internet connection. Specify if you will be using any visual aids or scientific equipment in your presentation so we can allot time for setup and removal.

Format:
All papers should be written out and submitted in electronic format. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word, html, LaTeX, or plain text. Graphic images should be submitted as .gif or .jpg files. Please inquire regarding the use of other formats. Power Point presentations should have a written script to accompany them.

Poster Session:
Papers that are not presented "live" will be available for viewing in the poster session. Papers submitted and accepted for this venue should be available in both electronic and hard copy versions.

Deadlines:
Please submit your paper/presentation no later than May 31, 2004.