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Welcome to the OpenWater Abstract System
We’re excited to welcome you to the official abstract submission and review portal. This system is designed to make it easy to submit, edit, and track your abstracts — all in one place.
If you an abstract reviewer, please select "My Reviewing Assignments" on the left hand panel to see your assignments.
Getting Started
Log In or Create an Account – Use your credentials or register for a new account to begin.
Need Help? – Contact the CSTE National Office (nationaloffice@cste.org) if you have questions.
More Information
Whether you’re submitting for the first time or are a seasoned abstract writer, two new resources are now available to help you succeed!
Conference Abstract Training – Learn about the abstract submission process and review sample abstracts that scored highly in previous years.
Abstract Scoring Rubric – See exactly how reviewers will evaluate your abstract once submissions close.
Use these tools to strengthen your submission and make your abstract stand out!
Thank you for your participation. We look forward to reviewing your submission and seeing your contributions to this year’s program!