CFP: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
Proposal Deadline is 11/8/2006
http://www.socialscienceconf.org (Go to website for more information)
December 9-11, 2006 Marriott Hotel, Vancouver Canada
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This third interdisciplinary conference will draw together faculty members, research
scientists, and professionals from the social sciences, and provide them with
the opportunity to interact with colleagues from the same field and from other,
related fields. Cross-disciplinary submissions are particularly encouraged as is
participation by international scholars. The disciplines represented include:
Anthropology,
Area Studies/International Studies,
Criminology,
Economics,
Environmental studies,
Geography,
Gender Studies,
Law,
History,
Political Science,
Policy/Public Administration/Public Health,
Psychology,
Race/Ethnic Studies,
Sociology, and
Urban Studies
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA
Because it is on the west coast, the weather is mild. Vancouver is a remarkable
combination of urban chic with the beauties of nature never more than a few steps
away. Key things to see while visiting Vancouver include the Capilano Suspension
Bridge, which is a walking bridge suspended 450 feet across and 230 feed above the
Capilano River. Cross over to Treetops Adventure and walk from one magnificent
Douglas fir to another via a series of seven elevated suspension bridges, some
reaching as high as 100 feet above the forest floor. If you like heights and nature
even more, you can visit Grouse Mountain and escape from city streets to snowy
slopes in just 15 minutes. Let the Skyride whisk you on a one mile aerial journey
to The Peak of Vancouver, where you can experience a outdoor adventures including:
skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, and more. From art galleries, to
the Aquarium, to the Botanical Garden, to the first authentic classical Chinese
Garden built outside of China, there are many things to do.
MARRIOTT HOTEL IN VANCOUVER
The Marriott Pinnacle Downtown is a Four Diamond property. Located in the heart of
downtown Vancouver, near Stanley Park, museums and Vancouver's best restaurants,
it has an inviting atmosphere with high quality service, the Show Case Restaurant
and Bar, as well as wireless internet service and a health club. The hotel is
located at 1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC. For reservations, call
1-800-228-9290.
REGISTERING FOR THE CONFERENCE
Like most academic conference, everyone who attends or presents must register.
The prices are discounted for graduate students and if you stay in the conference
hotel. The rates are also lower if you register early.
Registration includes two breakfasts, two lunches and a reception. The registration
form can be downloaded from the conference website: www.socialscienceconf.org
CENTRE FOR POLICY AND PRACTICE
The Centre is an independent organization that supports research and its application
to real world questions. This work is inter-disciplinary in nature. The Director of
the Centre is William Morgan. Though a political scientist by training, most of his
research is interdisciplinary in orientation. Will received the Points of Light Award
from the Points of Light Foundation, and was also recognized by the Fund for Social
Entrepreneurs at Youth Serve America. Most recently, he was named a Fellow at the
John Glenn Institute.
COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS ATTENDEES
"I particularly enjoyed the interdisciplinary nature of the meeting, and that it
draws so many international scholars - it provides a wonderful perspective."
"The quality of the food was the best that I have experienced at a professional
meeting."
"I appreciated the many opportunities to network with other researchers -
at meals, during receptions and during sessions."
"The conference ran very smoothly."
"The meeting was professionally helpful, but it was also a lot of fun."
