Doctoral Consortium
The International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology (ICAST) invites doctoral candidates to submit extended abstracts for participation in the doctoral consortium program.
Aims
- Offer a platform for doctoral candidates to interact with peers and experienced academics regarding their research.
- Provide participants the chance to build and enhance their academic and professional networks.
- Cultivate a supportive and mentoring community for doctoral candidates.
Scope
Doctoral candidates who have reached a stage in their research where they have obtained early or initial results are particularly encouraged to participate. Works at the proposal stage, provided a formal proposal has been completed, will also be considered. While topics related to the conference's themes are encouraged, submissions from other areas of Computing research are also welcome.
Format
The envisioned format for the consortium is a combination of invited talks or workshops, panel discussions, and breakaway sessions in smaller groups, led by senior academics, to present and discuss the candidates’ research. Candidates are expected to prepare a 20-minute presentation followed by a group discussion on their work. After the breakaway sessions, a panel discussion and feedback session will be held to summarize the key points of the group discussions.
Candidates are also required to create an A1-sized poster showcasing the key aspects of their work. These posters will be displayed in a common area at the venue, offering candidates the opportunity to engage in further discussions about their research with the broader community of participants in the consortium.
Application Submission
Submissions of extended abstracts (max 1000 words, excl. bibliography) must be sent by email to m.d.addison@ieee.org copied magangiba@ieee.org. Please indicate submissions as “Submission - ICAST Doctoral Consortium” in the subject line. Each submission should include the following:
- Title
- Introduction
- Contextual Background
- Problem Statement
- Main Research Question
- Conceptual Background/Theoretical Framework
- Research Methodology
- Data Collection Procedures (e.g., Sampling strategy, Instrument design etc.)
- Data Analysis Procedures
- Ethical considerations
- Initial results (where applicable)
- Expected contribution to knowledge (theoretical, practical)
- Key References
Important Dates
- Submission deadline - September 5, 2024
- Notification of acceptance - September 20, 2024
- Submission of final versions of accepted abstracts - October 6, 2024
Programme Outline (23 October 2024)
- 09:00 - 09:45 - Registration
- 09:45 - 10:00 - Welcome
- 10:00 - 11:00 - Panel Discussion - Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Development
- 11:00 - 11:30 - Snack Break
- 11:30 - 13:30 - Breakaway sessions (students and mentors - 20 minutes for each student to “present” and get feedback)
- 13:30 - 14:30 - Lunch (including possible posters)
- 14:30 - 15:30 - Feedback
- 16:00 - Closure
Confirmed Senior Faculty Mentors
- Dr Emmanuel Owusu-Oware, University of Professional Studies, Accra
- Dr Francis Lempogo- Ghana Communication Technology University, Accra
- Prof Bernard Kumi-Boateng - University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
- Dr Joseph Cudjoe Attachie - University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
- Dr Vincent M. Nofong - University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa