Rooted in Science: Exploring Frontiers of Regenerative Agriculture Research

Student Researcher poster session

This year, REGENERATE will include a scientific poster session in which students will have the opportunity to display the story of their science and present their scientific innovations and contributions to research in regenerative agriculture. 

Students at any academic stage from any scientific discipline (natural sciences, social sciences) are encouraged to present their research to a diverse audience of ranchers/farmers, agency personnel, researchers, and others interested in regenerative agriculture. Students will gain experience connecting their research to on-the-ground practitioners, policy makers, and others outside of their primary discipline, a key skill in science communication. 

Abstract submission guidelines:

  • Maximum 300 words, no headings
  • Abstracts should cover research in the field of regenerative agriculture
  • For each author listed: name, institution, email are required. Make sure that all co-authors have approved abstract submission. 
  • The presenting author is the author who will receive all communications including acceptance and scheduling notifications. 
  • Only one abstract per presenter

Abstract criteria:

  • Includes a brief description of existing knowledge/problem
  • Identifies question and hypotheses
  • Provides a description of methods to address question
  • Includes results supported by statistical or other appropriate metrics
  • Includes a brief conclusion identifying relevance for the REGENERATE audience
  • NOT include the names of commercial products
  • presenters MUST be enrolled as a student at the time of abstract submission

Poster format guidelines:

  • Maximum poster size: 48 in. wide by 36 in. tall 
  • High resolution
  • Recommend a sans-serif font, minimum size 10 pt for labels, larger than 12 pt for main text.

Awards:

Presenters will have the option to enter their poster in the first annual Regenerate Poster Awards. Posters will be judged, and students will receive feedback from peers, and regenerative agriculture experts, and awards will be provided to the top three posters.

Rubric for awards:

  • Brief description of existing knowledge/problem
  • Identifies question and hypotheses
  • Methods appropriate to address question
  • Results supported by statistical or other appropriate metrics
  • Brief conclusion identifying relevance for the REGENERATE audience
  • Poster addresses REGENERATE theme “Innovating for a resilient future”
  • Poster graphics (tables/figures) are pleasing, well-organized, and informative
  • Poster helps tell the story of the science, including minimizing jargon
  • Poster design is visually pleasing, well-organized, and informative
  • Meets size requirements and other formatting requirements
  • Presenter confidently presents their poster and responds to audience questions
  • References and acknowledgements are included (can be size 10 font) and shows how the authors have balanced transparency with need for confidentiality for landowners and other key stakeholders.

Key Dates:

Abstract submission deadline: June 15, 2024 5pm MT
Abstract acceptance: July 15, 2024
Conference poster session: November 7, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. 
Presenters must register by the early bird deadline in mid-August. We encourage students to apply to be Herd Fellows to offset conference costs and increase networking and support opportunities. The conference will take place November 6 – 9 in Denver, CO.

 

Questions? Please contact Erica at [email protected] 

 

Apply:

Name(Required)
Academic stage(Required)
Maximum 300 words. No headings. Abstracts should cover research in the field of regenerative agriculture.
Include full names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses.
All co-authors approve of this abstract submission.(Required)
Would you like to be considered for a poster award?
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