Thursday, September 01, 2005

CFP: Second Annual International Conference on Social Science Research

CFP: Second Annual International Conference on Social Science Research

Hilton Hotel Orlando/Altamonte, Florida.
December 4-6, 2005
Proposal Deadline: 9/15/2005
http://www.centrepp.org/socialscience.html

URLS:
Submit a Paper Proposal by 9/15/05: http://www.centrepp.org/socscippr.html
Offer to be a Chair/Discussant: http://www.centrepp.org/socscichair.html
Register to receive a trip to the Conference: http://www.centrepp.org/socscifree.html

*****ABOUT THE CONFERENCE*****

This 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 will include:

* Anthropology,
* Area Studies (Asia, Latin Am, Europe, America),
* Criminology,
* Economics,
* Geography,
* Gender Studies,
* History,
* International Studies,
* Political Science,
* Policy/Public Administration,
* Psychology,
* Race/Ethnic Studies,
* Sociology, and
* Urban Studies.

The registration fee includes two lunches and two breakfasts as well as breaks/receptions. The registration fees are discounted by $50 for people who stay in the conference hotel. Registration fees are lower for graduate students than for faculty/professionals, and the form is available on the website

To give you some idea of the papers presented at this conference, the program from the previous conference is located on the conference website. Here are a few comments from attendees at the meeting last year:

"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 meeting was professionally helpful, but it was also a lot of fun. Make sure you send me information about the next meeting."

*****REGISTER TO WIN A TRIP TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE*****

We will have a drawing to select one person to who will win a trip to attend the conference. The winner will receive: Complementary Conference Registration; Free hotel room during the conference at the headquarters hotel (three night maximum); a $250 gift certificate from a travel agency for air travel. This does not cover the cost of any other aspects of attending the conference, nor does it cover any meals other than those included in the conference registration.

*****TRAVEL INFORMATION*****

Orlando, is one of the top travel destinations in the United States. The weather is great (well except for summer which can be a bit warm), and with Disney and the many theme parks, it is the top destination for vacationing families. However Orlando has more than Mickey Mouse; the city is a short drive from the beach and there is now a vibrant nightlife. With golf, NASA, and Universal Studios, Orlando is a great place to visit in the winter. If you wish to extend your stay, the hotel will honor the conference rage for three days before or after the meeting.

For more information on the conference, including hotel information, travel information, registration information, presentation formats and to submit a proposal on-line, please go to the website: http://www.centrepp.org/socialscience.html

*****CONTACT INFORMATION*****

This conference is sponsored by the Centre for Policy and Practice, an independent, nonpartisan organization that supports research and its application to real world questions. This work is inter-disciplinary in nature. Form more information:

Centre for Policy and Practice
http://www.centrepp.org/socialscience.html
900 E. Seventh St., #202
Bloomington, IN 47405
Email: info@centrepp.org