As toxicologists finish up abstract submissions by October 7 for the 2016 SOT Annual Meeting, we remind you that it also is important to submit an abstract related to education and outreach activities. Whether you have successfully used a great curriculum resource in an undergraduate classroom, conducted an information campaign for the public, or mentored high school research, you have important information to share that will help other toxicologists strengthen the impact and relevance of toxicology.
The SOT Annual Meeting is all about education and sharing the best in toxicological science, including activities away from the lab bench that advance the science. The Education Committee, Undergraduate Education Subcommittee, and K–12 Subcommittee encourage toxicologist educators to contribute abstracts on education-related topics. In the last several years, submissions have produced a robust and stimulating poster session. We anticipate a repeat at the 2016 SOT Annual Meeting with your help.
For this type of abstract, the impact on the practice of toxicology, risk assessment, education, or public health is described. Subject matter that fosters discourse relevant to the evolution and improvement of the field of toxicology and toxicological education is encouraged. Implications for stakeholders are articulated in the abstract, the purpose, research methods, and assessment approach are described, with an explicit summary of either qualitative or quantitative findings and conclusions. Care should be taken to distinguish between statements that are based on documented facts rather than opinions. A literature review or descriptive background material is not sufficient content for a poster.
When you submit this type of abstract, please indicate "education outreach" as a key word. For further information or to discuss your potential abstract, contact Shu-Yuan (Demi) Cheng of the Undergraduate Education Subcommittee, Marie Bourgeois of the K–12 Subcommittee, or Rick Pollenz. Also, please see the Call for Education Abstracts.