Abstract Submission Portal
Please read the information on this page in full before you proceed to make a submission.
Click the button below to go to the portal (from 1 September 2026):
IS²TEM 2027 Singapore uses the EasyChair conference management system. If you have previously submitted a paper to another conference that uses the same system, you will already have a user account at EasyChair and after you click the link above, you will be asked to login. If you do not already have one, you can easily create an account. Please remember your login credentials, you may need to login again later to view reviewers’ comments and/or upload your full paper (optional).
Invitation
We invite presentations on the theme of Converging Pathways to a NASCENT Era in the form of an individual paper, a poster, or a symposium, under one of the following strands/topics in science and STEM education ( Conference Theme and Strands page):
Science Education Strands
- Science Teaching and Learning across Settings
- Science Teacher Professional Development and Teacher Education
- Curriculum Policy, Assessment, and Evaluation
- New Media and Technologies
- Nature of Science (NOS), History, Philosophy, and Sociology
STEM Education Strands
- STEM Curriculum, Teaching and Learning across Settings
- STEM Teacher Professional Development and Teacher Education
- STEM Education Goals, Policy, and Assessment
- Sociocultural issues in STEM education
- History, Philosophy, Epistemology, and Nature of STEM and STEM Education
Guidelines on Submission of Abstracts
The abstract should be between 400-500 words in length and include the goals and significance, methodology, findings and discussion, and implication of the findings.
Review Process and Criteria
The abstract will be reviewed based on the quality of the writing and research, and whether it is of interest to the IS²TEM audience.
Presentation formats
Individual paper (25 minutes)
- The paper is presented by an individual author or co-authors.
- Each presentation is allocated 20 minutes and there will be 5 minutes of Q&A.
- Typically, three individual paper presentations belonging to the same strand, are grouped together in one 90-minute concurrent session.
Symposium (80 minutes)
- The symposium is presented by multiple authors or co-author groups. Each 80-minute symposium comprises 3 or 4 presentations.
- In addition to the abstracts for the individual presentations, the symposium proposal should include one 400-500 words integrative statement describing the overall theme of the symposium and connections between the presentations.
- Download the Symposium Template. The completed proposal document must be uploaded during the submission process.
Poster
- A single author or group of co-authors may prepare a poster for an interactive session.
- Handouts may be prepared for dissemination to interested audiences.
Language
All abstracts and presentations should be submitted and presented in English.
Registration Policy
Important: At least one author for every accepted poster or paper (individual or as part of a symposium) is required to register and make payment by 30 April 2027. Otherwise, your paper will be withdrawn from the conference.
Submission Templates
Download the IS²TEM submission templates in MS Word format:
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Timeline
Note: All deadlines are 12 noon Singapore Time (SGT, UTC+8) on the dates indicated.
Opening of Abstract Submission Portal
1 September 2026
Deadline for submission of Abstract
18 January 2027
Email notification of acceptance or rejection
From 14 September 2026
till 15 February 2027
Open for registration
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Travel Award Application Deadline
1 March 2027
Travel Award Results
22 March 2027
Early Bird Registration ends
31 March 2027
Full Paper Submission (for Best Paper consideration)
31 March 2027
Author Registration deadline (otherwise paper will be withdrawn)
30 April 2027
Full Paper Submission (for inclusion in Proceedings)
28 June 2027
Full Paper Submission for Conference Proceedings
Presenters of accepted abstracts may also wish to submit a full paper for inclusion in the IS²TEM 2027 Proceedings which will be made available online after the conference. Only papers that have been presented at the conference will be included in the Proceedings (Note: All abstracts with at least one registered author will be included in the Conference Programme whether or not a full paper is submitted). The Proceedings will be published with an ISBN. The deadline for the uploading of your full paper is 28 June 2027 (If you wish to be considered for the Best Paper Awards, the deadline for uploading your full paper is 31 March 2027).
The manuscript should be 4,000 to 6,000 words in length and should be formatted following the latest APA guidelines. In addition to the manuscript (Word document), please include: (a) a cover letter stating the originality of the work and ethics clearance; (b) cover page with the title, all authors’ details (affiliation and address, and corresponding author’s email address). Manuscripts that do not meet the publication requirements will be returned to the authors. The full paper manuscript should be uploaded using the same author account that submitted the abstract.
IS²TEM Best Paper Awards
IS²TEM 2027 will be awarding two Best Paper Awards sponsored by Springer. Results of the award will be announced at the end of the conference. The recipients of the award will each receive a prize plaque (one plaque per award regardless of number of authors) and a SpringerNature Link book voucher (one voucher per award regardless of number of authors) worth 200EUR.
Categories
- Graduate/Early Career Scholars
- One prize plaque
- One SpringerNature Link book voucher worth 200EUR
- Researcher
- One prize plaque
- One SpringerNature Link book voucher worth 200EUR
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must have their abstract accepted for IS²TEM 2027, be registered for the conference, and have submitted their full paper online by 31 March 2027.
- Papers must be presented at the IS²TEM 2027 conference.
Papers Will Be Evaluated Using the Following Criteria
- Relevance and significance of topic and research to the field
- Clarity of research question(s)
- Thoroughness and quality of literature review
- Appropriateness of methodology for study
- Quality and completeness of analysis
- Clarity and soundness of conclusions
- Promotion of a continuing research agenda or improved professional practices
- Overall quality demonstrating coherence and reasoning
- Contribution to the cumulative knowledge base of the field
Travel Awards
Up to six hundred Singapore Dollars (S$600, maximum) to offset registration and/or travel expenses associated with presenting your own work at IS²TEM 2027 in Singapore.
Application Deadline
1 March 2027
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Confirmed acceptance to present at IS²TEM 2027 Singapore.
- Listed as the first author on the accepted paper.
- Enrolled as a full-time student in a graduate programme affiliated to a university or a research institute.
Award Notification
Award recipients will be notified by email after 22 March 2027 (Note: End of Early-bird Rate for Conference Registration: 31 March 2027)
Award Conditions
Required:
- Proof of full-time student status
- Proof of presentation: you must make your presentation at the time appointed in the conference programme.
- Proof of attendance: digital copy (PDF or JPEG) of air or ground transportation tickets, hotel statement, or food receipts clearly indicating date and location should be provided upon collection of the award.
The monetary component of the Award will be processed following verification that Award conditions have been met. The award will be presented after your presentation (on the same day) in the form of a Cashier’s Order made out in Singapore Dollars.
Application Instructions
Before you apply, please check your eligibility as stated above, then follow the steps below:
1) Submit an abstract to present at this conference.
- Ensure you are the first author
- You should submit as early as possible, in order to receive notification of acceptance before applying for this travel award.
2) Wait for notification of acceptance before applying for the travel award.
3) Send an email to the Conference Secretariat ( is2tem2027@nie.edu.sg) by 22 March 2027.
- State the Abstract Number(s) of your accepted paper(s).
- Provide a short statement to support your request to be given this travel award
- Include documentary proof of full-time graduate student status
- Include your current Curriculum Vitae (there is no specific template)
4) You will be notified by email after 22 March 2027.
5) Register to attend before 31 March 2027 to enjoy the early-bird student rate.