THE CALL FOR 2024 ABSTRACTS IS NOW OPEN!
The Student Minerals Colloquium (SMC) committee is pleased to announce the call for registration and abstract submissions for the 2024 PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium (SMC). The Colloquium will take place at the PDAC 2024 Convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from March 3rd to 6th, 2024.
All students (BSc, MSc, PhD) working on projects related to mineral deposits (e.g. mapping, mineralogy, geochemistry, geophysics, environmental, hydrogeology, etc.) are encouraged to participate!
Located within the Trade Show North Exhibit Hall, the SMC attracts hundreds of industry participants who attend the PDAC Convention, providing the widest possible exposure for student research. Presenters have the opportunity to share their research in a poster format with an audience of academics, students, and industry professionals. Posters are judged by a panel of industry professionals, with 3 winners selected from each BSc, MSc, and PhD educational level.
First, second, and third place winners will receive $500, $400, and $300 respectively.
All participating posters must remain on display for the duration of the Convention.
SMC 2024 CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 3rd: Poster set up at the Convention from 8:00 – 9:30 am.
Tuesday, March 5th: Poster Judging (Time TBD) & Awards Ceremony & Reception 3:30 – 5:00 pm.
Participation in the Student Minerals Colloquium has two mandatory components:
- Registration: In order to reserve a spot in the event, you must complete the Online Registration Form before December 15th, 2023. Spaces are limited. Information required to register includes: student name, institution name, degree level (currently enrolled), and research category.
- Abstract Submission: Abstracts must be submitted using the Abstract Submission Form and will be accepted through January 12th, 2024.
Questions regarding registration or submission requirements may be directed to the SMC Organizing Committee at smc@laurentian.ca.
