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We invite submissions for the upcoming Pathways Conference. We welcome diverse perspectives, methodologies, and geographical insights from researchers, managers, policymakers, and practitioners.<\/p>\n

All proposals must be submitted electronically through Ex Ordo. Please review the guidelines below for your specific submission type.<\/i><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Please follow the instructions below carefully and include all requested information. All submissions must be in English. Participants will not be allowed more than one oral presentation but may be listed as a co-author of several abstracts.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

1. Submission Formats<\/h2>\n

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Individual Oral Presentations<\/h3>\n

Format:<\/b> Delivered during a concurrent session.<\/p>\n

Time Limit:<\/b> 12 minutes<\/b> for the presentation, followed by 3 minutes<\/b> for Q&A.<\/p>\n

Limit:<\/b> Authors are permitted to present a maximum of one<\/b> oral presentation.<\/p>\n

Poster Presentations<\/h3>\n

Format:<\/b> Visual displays showcased during dedicated poster sessions.<\/p>\n

Size Limit:<\/b> Must fit within 1 meter by 1 meter<\/b> (approx. 3.3 ft x 3.3 ft).<\/p>\n

Symposia \/ Organized Sessions<\/h3>\n

Format:<\/b> Cohesive, multi-speaker sessions structured as a collection of individual presentations, workshops, panel discussions, or a hybrid combination.<\/p>\n

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2. Step-by-Step Ex Ordo Submission Guidelines<\/h2>\n

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Follow these steps in Ex Ordo:<\/p>\n

1) Select track:<\/b> Under Tracks<\/i>, select “Individual Presentation Abstract” or “Panel\/Organized Session Abstract.”<\/p>\n

2) Select format:<\/b> Under Format<\/i>, choose either \u201cOral\u201d or \u201cPoster.\u201d If you are submitting an organized session, select “Oral.”<\/p>\n

3) Enter title & abstract:<\/b> Input your title (8 words or less) and abstract (300 words or less). Each abstract must include a clear statement of the problem or objectives, brief methods, substantive results, and a clear conclusion. If the presentation is based on practical field work, please include a description of the context, key implementation steps, lessons learned, and their broader applicability to the field.<\/em><\/p>\n

4) Enter authors and affiliations:<\/b> Include all co-author email addresses, and clearly designate \u201ccorresponding authors\u201d and \u201cpresenting authors.\u201d<\/p>\n

5) Choose topics:<\/b> Select 1 to 3 topics that accurately categorize your abstract to help the committee place it in the appropriate session. Your presentation must align with one of the topics, which can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5) Additional Questions:<\/b> Complete any optional informational questions. If you are submitting an Organized Session, upload your Organized Session worksheet<\/a>\u00a0and respond to the query regarding special equipment\/room layout.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

6) Finalize:<\/b> Click \u201cDone\u201d to save and submit your abstract proposal.<\/p>\n

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3. Review Criteria<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Proposals will be evaluated based on:<\/span><\/p>\n

1) Quality of the argument: <\/b>Soundness of research design or practical evaluation methods. Each abstract must include a clear statement of the problem or objectives, brief methods, substantive results, and a clear conclusion. If the presentation is based on practical field work, please include a description of the context, key implementation steps, lessons learned, and their broader applicability to the field.<\/p>\n

2) Relevance and significance:<\/b> Each abstract must align with the conference theme and\/or topics of interest. View the <\/span>theme<\/strong><\/a> and topics of interest for the Pathways 2027 conference.<\/span><\/p>\n

3) Originality:<\/strong> For oral presentations, each abstract should propose original research, case studies, or methodologies.<\/p>\n

4) Clarity and organization:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well-written structure and clear articulation of ideas. Each abstract should be easy to understand, including proper grammar, spelling, over-use (or under-use) of equations, inappropriate submission length, or improper font sizes.<\/p>\n

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4. Important Dates and Deadlines<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]November 3, 2026 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b>Submissions Open<\/p>\n

March 1, 2026 \u2014 <\/strong>Organized Session Deadline<\/p>\n

April 1, 2026<\/strong> \u2014<\/strong> Individual\u00a0 Abstract and Poster Deadline<\/p>\n

May 1, 2026 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Notification of Acceptance<\/p>\n

June 1, 2026<\/strong> \u2014<\/strong> Revision Deadline & Presenter RSVP Deadline<\/p>\n

July 15, 2026 \u2014 <\/strong>Preliminary program released on website<\/p>\n

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For technical support or questions regarding submissions, please contact us at WCNR_hdnr_Pathways@mail.colostate.edu.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Call for Proposals” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] We invite submissions for the upcoming Pathways Conference. We welcome diverse perspectives, methodologies, and geographical insights from researchers, managers, policymakers, and practitioners. All proposals must be submitted electronically through Ex Ordo. Please review the guidelines below for your specific submission type. [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Please follow the instructions below carefully and … <\/p>\n

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