Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register/submit for the conference?
Use the “Submit” link on peaksconference.weebly.com (at the top of the website). You will need to include your proposal of no more than 300 words along with a brief, 50 words or less, description of the paper to be used on the conference website. Can I submit a proposal/an abstract that isn't related to the theme? No, the paper should be at least loosely related to the theme. How long should a conference paper be? Individual conference papers and research projects may range anywhere from 10-30 pages in length and are allotted 15-20 minutes to read with a Q&A at the end. Besides an individual paper and a research paper, what can I submit? You can submit a creative writing piece (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry), any individual paper, a research project, works in progress and/or a proposal for a panel, which includes 3-4 presenters. NOTE : Presenters can read multiple writing pieces if their abstract is accepted. Creative Writing presentations are allotted 15-20 minutes with a Q&A at the end. Panels are allotted 60-75 minutes with a Q&A at the end. What if my presentation includes artwork or images? If your abstract/proposal includes or requires visual media, it is your responsibility to ensure all PowerPoint presentations and visual media function correctly and are ready to be shared on the screen projector or via Zoom's screen sharing feature. When will I know whether my abstract/proposal has been accepted or not? You will receive notice about the status of you abstract/proposal by the beginning of March. I'm not a graduate student. Can I still submit and attend the conference? Of course! We encourage submissions from current graduate students and post-graduate students. Undergraduate students will need faculty permission and sponsorship. I am an NAU undergraduate student. Can I present? This year PEAKS is thrilled to be accepting submissions from NAU undergraduate students in 400 level courses. Follow the instructions on the submission form, and ask a faculty representative to send a letter of support to [email protected]. I am a faculty member writing a letter of support for an NAU undergraduate student. What should I include? Please send your letter of support for your undergraduate student to us at [email protected]. We would like to hear from you about the academic rigor of the project as well as your opinion on the student's preparedness for presenting at a regional conference of this level. I am an NAU online student in a graduate program. Can I present? Yes! PEAKS 2023 will be held both in-person at the Health and Learning Center, NAU, and on Zoom, so distance and online students are encouraged to apply. Where is the conference held? PEAKS 2023 Conference is held at the Health and Learning Center, NAU, and online via Zoom conference. Who can attend the conference? Anyone! The conference is open to the public, who receive free admission. Registration information coming soon. What do I need to bring as a presenter? Presenters should ensure they have a stable internet connection and have their slide materials ready to share on the screen projector or Zoom via screen sharing. What is the submission deadline? The registration deadline is February 25th at 11:59pm MST. Presenters who need to cancel or withdraw their abstracts/proposals must inform the PEAKS committee 10 days before the conference by emailing: [email protected] Is there a dress code at the conference? Please dress in business casual conference wear. When will I receive a program? Presenters will receive a program in their email a couple days before the conference. How to use Zoom: After conference presentations are accepted, the organizing committee will post the conference schedule, directions for accessing the presentations via Zoom and tutorials for using Zoom's resources as a presenter. |