1. Read the Submission Requirements
2. Submit your abstract using the Online Abstract Submission Form.
3. There is no limit to the number of abstracts an individual may submit.
4. All submissions must be made electronically by November 16th at midnight MDT.
5. Membership in NEHA is not required.

1. Presenter Information: Enter contact information for the presenting author. Co-presenter information should be entered in the Additional Information/Co-Presenter section of the form. For co-presenters, please provide complete contact information (name, credentials, job title, organization, address, phone number, and e-mail address).
2. Prior Speaking Engagements: Provide a list of presentations (if any) given in the past.
3. Presentation Title: The title should be short but descriptive as to the content of the abstract. The title will be printed in select marketing materials and the Conference Program. Keep in mind that many attendees determine what sessions to attend by title only.
4. Type of Presentation: Select the appropriate format.
5. Conference Discipline: Check as many as three main disciplines to which the abstract is best suited.
6. Presentation Description/Teaser: Provide no more than a two- to three-sentence description of the proposed presentation. Descriptions will be published in the Conference Program. Promote the presentation—make the description succinct, appealing, and informative as to what the attendees will learn.
7. Abstract: This must be no longer than 350 words. Abstracts should describe the proposed presentation, including problem(s) explored, methodology used, results, lessons learned, solutions, and conclusions. Accepted abstracts will be posted on the National Environmental Health Association’s (NEHA) Web site in April 2008. Editorial changes will be made to accepted abstracts by NEHA at NEHA’s discretion.
8. Learning Objectives: Three learning objectives are required. Learning objectives should describe the desired outcome(s) of the presentation—what the attendee will be able to do at the end of the presentation. Objectives can be expressed in terms of gained knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, or evaluation.
   
   TIP
   Although words such as “understand”, “know”, and “appreciate” are acceptable, it is better to define what exactly the attendee will understand, know, or appreciate.
   
   The following list of action verbs can be utilized to create strong, clear, and meaningful learning objectives:
   list, define, implement, assess, analyze, solve, construct, identify, compare, create, outline, review, apply, demonstrate, employ, operate, utilize, calculate, determine, compile, coordinate, develop, design, incorporate, evaluate, measure, and contrast
   
   This is not an exclusive list—it is intended to provide examples and ideas for writing learning objectives.

1. Single/Multiple Presenter(s): Oral presentation limited to 50 minutes. Time allotted includes question-and-answer period. Three-speaker maximum.
2. Panel Discussions: Time allotment depends on panel size and topic. Panels are usually allotted two, 50-minute time slots, which includes question-and-answer period.
3. Hands-On Demonstrations/Tabletop Exercises: 50-minute minimum. Time allotted includes question-and-answer period.
4. Poster Presentations: Visual display (approximately 8’ x 4’) on a display board. Two-hour minimum session during which presenter must be in attendance to answer questions.

1. Directed and sequenced programming will be presented in simultaneous educational tracks.
   The educational tracks are:

    

   Ambient Air Quality Children's Environmental Health Drinking Water Quality Emerging Pathogens Environmental Health Leadership Development Environmental Health Research Environmental Health Tracking and Informatics Food Safety and Protection General Environmental Health

   Hazardous Materials and Toxic Substances Indoor Air Quality Injury Prevention/Occupational Health Institutions and Schools Environmental Health Onsite Wastewater Systems Solid Waste Swimming Pools/Recreational Waters Terrorism and All-Hazards Preparedness Vector Control and Zoonotic Diseases Water Pollution.

2. The corresponding NEHA Technical Section Chair(s) will evaluate the abstracts. Selection is based upon, but not limited to, topic relevance, quality of submission, usefulness of content to attendees, and attendee appeal.

1. Submit online.
2. Submit via e-mail: If having difficulties with the online submission form, fill out this form and e-mail it to Kristen Kuhar.  If after clicking the form link, you are prompted to enter a password, simply click "Cancel" and the document will open.  No password is needed.

CONFIRMATION OF RECIEPT
An e-mail confirmation will be sent out after NEHA has received your abstract. If you do not receive confirmation in one week’s time, please contact Kristen Kuhar.