Submissions Frequently Asked Questions

1. How will I know if my submission is received?

2. What if I have problems submitting online?

3. My computer hung while I was submitting my abstract and I'm not sure if my abstract went through or not.

4. I am having technical troubles and cannot submit my abstract through the online submission form. Is there another way I can submit my abstract?

5. For poster submissions, there is only space for nine authors. What do I do if I have more than nine authors on my abstract?

6. I have more than one affiliation. How do I indicate this?

7. I have a middle name or initial I would like to use, but there is no field for it. How do I indicate this?

8. Can I become a member when I submit an abstract or register?

9. May I submit more than one abstract?

10. Do I need to be a member to submit an abstract?

11. How do I change abstract proposal information that I have already submitted?
     

12. What are the guidelines for submitting my abstract?
     

13. If I submit a symposium abstract for the conference, does it need to be 500 words total, or 500 words per speaker?
     

How will I know if my submission is received?

After you submit your abstract, you will receive a confirmation page thanking you for your submission. Print this out for your records. This is your assurance that we have received your abstract. Be sure to note the unique key code for your proposal - this is your reference which allows you to make changes later.

What if I have problems submitting online?

If you encounter problems while attempting to submit your abstract through our online submission form, you may ask for help by emailing the webmanager at
webmanager@societyforchaostheory.org.

My computer hung while I was submitting my abstract and I'm not sure if my abstract went through or not.

Occasionally, you may encounter a technical problem while submitting your abstract, and you may not be sure if the abstract was submitted. If you receive the confirmation web page thanking you for your abstract, then you can be assured that we have received your abstract. If you do not see the confirmation screen, you may submit your abstract again. If you still have problems, email help to ask your question, or email your abstract to webmanager@societyforchaostheory.org.

I am having technical troubles and cannot submit my abstract through the online submission form. Is there another way I can submit my abstract?

Yes. You may submit your abstract by email, by sending the complete abstract, including author and affiliation information, to
webmanager@societyforchaostheory.org.

For poster abstract submissions, there is only space for nine authors. What do I do if I have more than nine authors on my abstract?

If you have more than nine authors, use the "Additional Comments" text box.

I have more than one affiliation. How do I indicate this?

Use the Additional Comments section to indicate an additional affiliation for a particular author.

I have a middle name or initial I would like to use, but there is no field for it. How do I indicate this?

Your middle name or initial should be placed in the First Name box.

Can I become a member when I submit an abstract or register?

Yes, you may become a member when you register.

May I submit more than one abstract?

Yes, you may submit more than one abstract.

Do I need to be a member to submit an abstract?

No, you do not need to be a member to submit an abstract. However, the cheaper rate for members for conference registration makes joining when you register a cost-effective choice, and gives the added benefits of membership, including a subscription to our journal,and quarterly newsletters.

How do I change abstract proposal information that I have already submitted?

Go to this url and enter the key code you were provided with when the proposal was first entered. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org/conf/2012/cfp/update.html .

What are the guidelines for submitting my abstract?

For details, go to this link .

If I submit a symposium abstract for the conference, does it need to be 500 words total, or 500 words per speaker?

Abstracts may be up to 500 words for symposia or panel discussions. Total. Fewer words are fine, too.