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Abstract Submissions

The 50th Ecological Community Psychology Conference (ECO) will be hosted by Adler University November 13-14, 2026.

 

This year’s theme–Ignite, Empower, Reimagine–is aimed to promote inspired action and encourages us to think outside the bounds of previous systems to reimagine a just world for all. It is our hope that this year's conference will promote meaningful connections and inspiration amongst students, practitioners, and individuals who have an interest in promoting community wellbeing. As we arrive at the 50th annual ECO conference, we thank those who have been attending since its inception. While ECO has undergone significant changes since the initial sharing of ideas and research around a fire, we appreciate your continued commitment to community. It is through community that we overcome that which we think we cannot. As long as community persists, so does humanity. We look forward to hearing what each of you are doing in your part of the jigsaw puzzle. 

 

The submission deadline for proposals is now Friday, September 11th at 11:59pm CT.

 

We are accepting submissions in the following formats:

  • Poster – Visual presentations of research, practice, or community projects.

  • Individual paper/presentation – Individual presentations (15–20 minutes each) will be grouped into symposia by conference organizers

  • Symposium – A single submission for a session that will include 3-4 presentations (45-60 minutes)

  • Roundtable – Facilitated, discussion-based sessions aimed at dialogue, idea-sharing, and collective problem-solving (45–60 minutes each)

  • Workshop – Interactive sessions focused on building skills, methods, or tools (45–60 minutes each)

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IMPORTANT NOTES:
*First authors should submit all proposals.
*A maximum of 3 separate proposals are allowed no matter the proposal type. Please submit each proposal as a separate submission. For example, if submitting 3 proposals, complete this form 3 times.
*If you anticipate needing any technology support or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to midwestecocon@gmail.com

Poster Presentation Guidelines

Poster Submission:

- Posters should not exceed the dimensions of 4 feet x 3 feet

Hints and Tips for good poster presentations:

- Make your poster simple and eye-catching

- Use simple drawings, diagrams, graphs and/or photographs

- Graphics should be explicit and brief

- Have clean and attractive layouts

- Use few panels, including an introduction/summary

- Simple use of color can add emphasis effectively

- Best color combinations: Black on White; Red on White; Green on White; Blue on White; White on Blue; White on Black

- Use large print and a minimum of text

- Your poster should contain headings that organize and logically display the information

- You may bring handouts for distribution

- Keep abbreviations and jargon to a minimum

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