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Dear Colleagues,</div>
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We are pleased to invite submissions for the upcoming <b><a title="https://research.alvsce.arizona.edu/research-impact/annual-research-showcase" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA6fdb844a-5717-e419-0736-c8598b267de4" href="https://research.alvsce.arizona.edu/research-impact/annual-research-showcase">CALES
Annual Research Showcase</a></b>, an event highlighting the unique discoveries, impactful innovations, and translational achievements across CALES, Cooperative Extension, and the Arizona Experiment Station. The Showcase features oral and poster presentations
from students and postdoctoral fellows, exhibitor tables, and presenter awards.</div>
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This year’s Showcase will take place on <b>April 30, 2026</b>, and we welcome abstract submissions representing the breadth of research within our community. All CALES, Cooperative Extension, and Experiment Station personnel and collaborators are encouraged
to participate.</div>
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Please share this email with your undergraduate, graduate, and postdocs. </div>
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<b><u>Submission Deadlines:</u></b></div>
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For presenters wishing to enter the oral or poster presentation competition, please submit your abstracts no later than
<b>Monday</b> <b>March 16th, 2026</b></div>
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For all other presenters (poster only), please submit your abstract no later than
<b>3:00 PM on Friday, April 4, 2025</b></div>
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<b>Abstract Submission Link: <a class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAe3c3cf8d-3e40-6699-e120-7725f769dbef" href="https://forms.office.com/r/sxLARedZXu">
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<b><u>Looking for more information?</u></b> Check out our website <a style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" title="https://research.alvsce.arizona.edu/research-impact/annual-research-showcase" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA1895315d-2893-e908-d121-047614b20f79" href="https://research.alvsce.arizona.edu/research-impact/annual-research-showcase">
CALES Research Showcase</a> or contact zaidaz@arizona.edu. </p>
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The CALES Research Office looks forward to your contributions and to celebrating the outstanding research that drives our mission forward.</div>
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