2024 MRASH Abstracts

Please submit your abstract for the MRASH Conference

We are looking for a wide range of topics related to agricultural health and safety research, surveillance, education, outreach, and intervention.  All who have an abstract accepted are expected to register to attend the MRASH Conference.  Abstracts focusing on emerging issues and evidence-based practices are highly encouraged.  There are three different types of abstracts that can be submitted, all using this form.  

• May include either:
  • Oral Presentation – up to 15 minutes presentation, 3 per hour with shared 15 minutes for discussion.
  • Round Table Presentation – 60 minutes total, 3 to 5 presenters share 30 minute presentation time on a topic or theme followed by 30 minutes of discussion.  Abstract must include a summary of the overall topic, the list of presenters and a short description of each of their presentations.
• Abstracts will be evaluated and those accepted will be notified by August 22, 2024.
• These are scheduled to be presented Friday morning, November 8, 2024.

2.  New this year:  Messaging in Minutes Abstracts – Due August 10, 2024

• Format is a 15 minute small table group hands on activity.
• Topic can be something you would like to teach or to learn.  If it won’t be you doing the teaching, please list a potential table leader and their contact information.
• Final topics will be selected and notified by the MRASH Planning Team.
• These will be presented on Thursday afternoon, November 7, 2024.

3.  Poster Abstracts – Due October 8, 2024

• May include demonstrations, animations, or other types of displays in addition to posters.
• Poster or display- We use a less dense, more engaging poster format and encourage you to be creative!  We have had them printed on a t-shirt, hand drawn or demonstrated.  This category could also include a display, animation, demonstration or other format.  For more information, search for #betterposter.
• These will be showcased at the conference reception on the evening of November 8. They may also be exhibited for the full conference for viewing during breaks and lunch.

Acceptance Notification and Requirements

• A selection committee will select abstracts to be presented in each of the formats. A presenter may be asked to switch to a different format, for example, to switch from a presentation to a poster.  The presenter may decide whether to accept a switch or decline to present.
• The Primary Contact is the individual who consents to receive all communications from MRASH regarding this proposal.
• If properly completed, an acknowledgment of receipt including a summary of the abstract will be sent to the email listed in the submitted abstract. Further communication will be with the submitting author only unless otherwise directed.
• The presenting author(s) must register and attend the conference in person to present.  The 2024 MRASH Conference will be in person only.
• The information given on the abstract submission will be used to create the conference program. Please notify Gayle Olson of any changes or corrections to be made.

Questions?  Email Gayle Olson.