Event Details
– Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
– Location: Ball State University, Foundational Sciences Building (622 N Martin St, Muncie, IN 47303)
– Rooms: Poster Session in FB-142 | Awards Ceremony in FB-101
About the Event
This event celebrates scientific curiosity and creativity across Indiana, providing a platform for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers, to present their research to peers, faculty, and ACS judges. In-person attendance is required for poster evaluation.
Awards
– Grand Prize: $500 cash
– Nine additional monetary prizes awarded by category
– Early Registration Raffle: Abstracts submitted before October 14 will be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card.
Abstract Submission & Guidelines
– Abstract Deadline: October 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Hard deadline for electronic pre-judging)
– Format: Maximum 250 words
– Poster Size: Standard 48” x 36”
– Submission Link: Submit Abstract
