2025 PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium
The Student Minerals Colloquium (SMC) organizing committee is pleased to announce plans for the 2025 PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium. The Colloquium will take place at the PDAC 2025 Convention in Toronto, Canada, from March 2-5, 2025.
All students (BSc, MSc, PhD) working on projects linked 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 broadest possible exposure for student research.
Presenters have the opportunity to share their research in poster format with an audience of industry professionals, researchers, academics, and fellow students. A panel of industry professionals will judge the posters. Three winners are selected from each of the BSc, MSc, and PhD categories (nine prizes are available).
Thanks to our generous sponsors, the first, second, and third-place winners will receive $500, $400, and $300, respectively.
Engage with Student Researchers & Celebrate at the Awards Reception
PDAC Convention attendees are encouraged to meet the student researchers at their posters on Tuesday, March 4, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. They are also invited to attend the SMC Reception and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, March 4, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
SMC 2025 Convention Schedule
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Sunday, March 2: Poster set up at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Trade Show North, from 8:00 - 9:45 a.m.
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Tuesday, March 4: Judging 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Trade Show North Building (Poster Display)
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Tuesday, March 4: SMC Awards Ceremony & Reception 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Northern Lights Learning Hub, in the Trade Show North, next to the poster display.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners in person at the ceremony.
SMC participants are expected to attend the Reception.
Students must remain with their poster during the judging period to discuss their research with the judge.
The results and winning posters will be posted online as soon as possible.
Posters must remain up for the duration of the Convention.
Registration and Abstract Submission
The registration process for entering the Student Minerals Colloquium has two mandatory components:
(1) Registration - due Friday, December 13, 2024
(2) Abstract Submission - due Friday, January 10, 2025
Only 90 posters will be accepted in SMC 2025.
SMC participants must also be registered attendees of the PDAC Convention.
Questions?
Some resources to help you write an Abstract:
Poster dimensions and mounting instructions:
Posters must be designed to fit inside a 45” high x 90” wide poster panel (recommended dimensions 45” high X 60” wide). Presenters must bring sufficient velcro or push pins to mount their posters on the board. Presenters are also encouraged to bring business cards, which may be mounted to their board by creating a push pin "shelf" (or other means, such as a clear vinyl pouch containing business cards). Organizers will have some extra mounting supplies on site, but they will be limited.
Questions regarding registration or submission requirements may be directed to the SMC Organizing Committee at smc@laurentian.ca.
We look forward to seeing you at Student Minerals Colloquium 2025!
*The Student Minerals Colloquium Committee reserves the right to decline abstract and poster submissions should they not meet the event criteria.
2025 SMC Organizing Committee
Email: smc@laurentian.ca
Robert Amissah, MSc student, Laurentian University
Margaret Laverge, MSc student, Laurentian University
Taylor Mugford, MSc student, Laurentian University
