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| Posted by: | Kim A. Case |
| Title/Position: | Assistant Professor |
| School/Organization: | University of Houston-Clear Lake |
| Sent to listserv of: | SPSP, SESP |
| Date posted: | September 22nd, 2007 |
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7th Biennial SPSSI Convention
Disparities across the Globe:
Place, Race, Class, Ethnicity, & Gender
June 27-29, 2008
Roosevelt University -- Chicago, Illinois
We are very excited to invite you to the SPSSI biennial conference in Chicago, June 27-29, 2008 at Roosevelt University. Chicago is a wonderful city known for its architecture, its amazing world renowned collection of museums, and a rich music heritage. We have lined up number of outstanding scholars to present their ground breaking research on various aspects of the conference theme. In addition, the program will include symposia, interactive discussions, 15-minute presentations, and poster presentations. Keynote speakers include:
• Alice Eagly Northwestern University
• Michelle Fine, Graduate Center, City University of New York
• James Jackson, University of Michigan
• John Jost, New York University
• Daniel Perlman, SPSSI President, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
• Mark Snyder, Kurt Lewin Award Recipient, University of Minnesota
• David Takeuchi, University of Washington
NEW ADDITIONS
We are also pleased to announce that Best Poster Awards will be chosen at each poster session to recognize outstanding research.
The Interactive Discussion provides a new presentation option for presenters to engage conference participants in a facilitated discussion of a topic connected to the conference theme.
In support of early career scholars, we will offer several events focusing on professional development such as discussions on teaching social justice and surviving the first years on the tenure-track. We strongly encourage both junior scholars and graduate students to attend and take advantage of the various career enhancement events.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE - January 12, 2008
• Symposia (90 minutes)
Symposium presentations included 3 to 4 talks on a common topic. Proposals should include a symposium title (10 words maximum), a summary of the symposium theme (300 words maximum), as well as titles (10 words maximum) and summaries (300-word maximum) of the expected contribution of each participant. Please include all author names, titles, affiliations, and contact information.
• Interactive Discussions (1 hour) NEW!
In this new format, two presenters will open a discussion on a topic relevant to the conference theme with brief remarks and facilitate an interactive discussion with the audience. Proposals must include a title (10 words maximum) and summary (300 word max). Please include all author names, titles, affiliations, and contact information.
• 15-minute Presentations
Individual proposals, including empirical reports, will be submitted as 15 minute spoken presentations. Proposals must include a title (10 words maximum) and summary (300 words max). Please include all author names, titles, affiliations, and contact information.
• Poster Presentations
Individual proposals, including empirical reports, will be presented in poster sessions. Proposals must include a title (10 words max) and a summary (300 words max). Please include all author names, titles, affiliations, and contact information.
CONVENTION PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS
If you have specific questions about the conference, please feel free to contact:
Ram Mahalingam, Ph.D., Dept. of Psychology, 3263 East Hall, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109; 734-763-0049; spssi2008@gmail.com
Kim Case, Ph.D., Psychology and Women’s Studies, University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Box 35, Houston, TX 77058; 281-283-3338, spssi2008@gmail.com
LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS
For questions or suggestions about conference accommodations or logistics, please contact Local Convention Co-Chairs Pam Reid Ph.D., pried@roosevelt.edu and Megan Kozak, Ph.D., mkozak@roosevelt.edu.
We look forward to see you all in Chicago in 2008!
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