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Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0 – Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
\u00a0 – Location: Ball State University<\/strong>, Foundational Sciences Building (622 N Martin St,<\/a> \u00a0<\/a>Muncie, IN 47303<\/a>)
\u00a0 – Rooms: Poster Session in FB-142 | Awards Ceremony in FB-101

About the Event<\/strong>
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<\/strong>
\u00a0 – Grand Prize: $500 cash
\u00a0 – Nine additional monetary prizes awarded by category
\u00a0 – Early Registration Raffle: Abstracts submitted before October 14 will be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card.

Abstract Submission & Guidelines<\/strong>
\u00a0 – Abstract Deadline: October 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Hard deadline for electronic pre-judging)
\u00a0 – Format: Maximum 250 words
\u00a0 – Poster Size: Standard 48\u201d x 36\u201d
\u00a0 – Submission Link:\u00a0Submit Abstract<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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