Registration
- How do I register for the conference?
General registration will open up in March. Due to limited space, registration is required in order to attend the conference.
- How do I submit a presentation abstract?
The deadline for abstract submissions is March 1st, 2024. Submit your abstracts here.
- Will I be notified if I am selected to present?
Yes, you will be notified if you are selected to present or not. If you are not selected to present, we encourage you to attend the conference regardless to see other presentations and to network with fellow WNY psychology students and faculty.
- How do I cancel my registration for the conference?
If you would like to cancel your registration or withdraw your abstract submission, please email us at WNYPsychConference@gmail.com.
Conference Details
- What are the costs of attending this conference?
This conference was created with the intent to provide low-cost research presentation experience to students of Western New York. As such, there are no direct costs associated with attending the conference. Registration is free! If you feel there are costs that you need help covering, we encourage you to investigate funding for experiential learning at your home university.
- What time of day will the conference be?
The conference will be held in-person on Saturday, April 13th, 2023 from approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the University at Buffalo.
- How do I get to the conference location?
The conference will be held in Davis Hall on the University at Buffalo’s North Campus. Click here for a Google map address. Once you enter the building, you will see a registration table. Conference events will be held in the main atrium and nearby lecture hall (Davis Room 101). You can also access a UB North Campus map here.
- Where should I park?
It is recommended that you park in Jarvis Lot A or B, which is across the street from Davis Hall. You may park in any unmarked spot. Do not park in restricted zones (e.g., parking meters and reserved spaces marked with signs). A parking permit is not required for this event.
- I’m not presenting, can I attend the conference?
Absolutely! We would love for you to attend the conference and learn more about various psychological topics. However, registration is required.
- I’m not a psychology student, can I attend the conference?
Yes! Although the conference is about psychology, all students are welcome to attend the conference.
- Will the talks be recorded?
Unfortunately, no. No talks or presentations will be recorded. In order to view the presentations, you must register and attend the live conference.
Presentation Details
- What are the possible presentation formats?
Students may present a poster presentation or an oral presentation. Presenters must indicate which presentations format they prefer when submitting their abstracts. Below are descriptions of the requirement for each type of presentation.
Poster presentations should be printed on a single 4 ft (wide) x 3 ft (high) piece of paper. Presenters will be provided with poster stands and boards to attach your poster to.
Oral presentations must be a maximum of 10 minutes. Presenters should prepare for an additional 2 minutes of audience questions after their presentation. Presenters will be timed and cut off if they exceed their time limit. To ensure a smooth and speedy transition between presentations during the conference, presenters will be required to submit their slides two days in advance.
- Can I do an oral presentation and a poster presentation?
No, sorry. To allow as many applicants as possible to present, each student will only be able to present one project. We would like to note, however, that students not selected to give oral presentations may be offered the opportunity to present a poster instead.
- I haven’t collected all of my data. Can I still present?
Yes! We recognize that many students may not have completed their data collection or statistical analyses. However, we want students to continue to have the opportunity to create research presentations to the best of their abilities. Thus, presentations with preliminary analyses or expected results and discussions may be accepted. However, preference is given to completed research projects.
- I’m not a psychology student, can I still present at the conference?
Any student who does work within the field of psychology, neuroscience, or a related field is welcome to submit an application to present at the conference, regardless of their major. We look forward to seeing your submission!
- I don’t have data yet, can I still present at the conference?
Yes, incomplete projects may be presented, but the inclusion of preliminary analyses is encouraged. Feel free to contact us with additional questions at WNYPsychConference@gmail.com.
COVID-19 Protocols
- Will I be required to wear a mask at the conference?
The conference will adhere to whatever guidelines and restrictions are set forth by the University at Buffalo (UB). These requirements are constantly evolving. However, you can find UB’s more recent updates on their COVID-19 response here: https://www.buffalo.edu/coronavirus