Submit an Abstract
Abstracts can be submitted in the following areas of study:
Humanities and Arts
Social Science, Business, and Education
Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Health Sciences
Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Science
Abstracts are due in January 2027, with the exact date to be announced in fall 2026.
Available Formats
Students may choose to submit in one of four formats.
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Oral presentations may cover research on any academic topic. Oral presentations should be no more than 15 minutes long to allow the audience time to ask questions. Because the audience at GCHC is multi-disciplinary, students should explain jargon or technical terms and provide background knowledge when necessary. Students may use visual presentations with video embedded. To avoid technical difficulties, we recommend you save your presentation or PowerPoint in an easily accessible online format, such as Google Drive.
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Poster presentations may cover research on any academic topic. Posters should be printed in advance of the conference. GCSU will provide the stand; you just bring the poster! Posters should be 36” x 48”. Presenters must be present during the poster session to discuss their research.
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Performance presentations may include drama, dance, music, or other kind of live performance. Performances may be up to 15 minutes long. Students submitting performance presentations should include information about the space needed for presentations. Students are expected to bring all necessary materials with them.
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Visual presentations may include film, photography, artwork, or other creations. Students submitting a visual presentation should include information about the equipment or space needed for viewing and be prepared to provide these materials (computer, platform for artwork, etc.).
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Students who wish to be considered for the Best Essay Awards must upload their full essay for consideration in the abstract submission portal by the deadline. Essays should be between 10–12 pages (not including bibliography and title page) using 12-point font. Only students who submit a conference presentation or poster are allowed to submit for the Best Essay Award.
One award will be given for essays submitted in each of the four academic categories listed above.