Building Human and Social Capital

Knowledge Economy Conference

Submit your

Poster Presentation or Paper

Types of Posters/Papers:  A variety of posters/papers are encouraged for submission to the conference.  These include, but are not limited to the following:

· Research studies conducted within the last three years

· Projects or programs currently in process

· Proposed initiatives or projects

· Collaborations with other organizations including Universities, schools and businesses

 

Content:  Poster/paper submissions should include the following information:

· Names of author(s), title, affiliation(s).  Identify presenter in bold.

· Title of poster or paper

· Describe the problem or issue

· Describe the research, program, project, or planned activity

· Describe the outcomes or impact

· Discuss the potential implications for the Knowledge Economy

· Please consider adding key references, web sites, or additional resources

 

Presentation Format: A five minute presentation in a roundtable format to share your activity, stimulate conversation and explore collaborative opportunities. Presentation may be in the form of a poster or two page paper.  Poster size should not exceed 36” x 48”.

 

Topical Areas: Presentations are requested in one of the following nine topical areas:

  • Industry research partnerships including industry/university advisory boards and councils
  • Entrepreneurial development
  • Education and training partnerships particularly K-12
  • University culture and rewards
  • Extension technical assistance
  • Enhancing community social capital
  • Technology transfer
  • Career services and placements
  • Regional approaches to community or economic development

 

Deadline:  April 24, 2006 Submittal of a two page paper or abstract of a poster. Submittal must include presenters name(s), college, department and topical area

 

Notification of Acceptance:  Authors will be notified within three days of submission.

 

Submission:  Submit proposal by e-mail to:

Bill Grunkemeyer, Interim Center Director

grunkemeyer.1@osu.edu

Phone:  330.263.3799

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Bill Grunkemeyer

grunkemeyer.1@osu.edu

Phone: 330-263-3799