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Call for Readers
We are initiating a “Call for Readers” in an effort to make the response_ability conference as inclusive as possible. Conference readers will be involved in the process of evaluating abstract proposals for inclusion in the conference program.
Reader Criteria
- must have a minimum of two presentations or publications in the area or specialization in which they are applying to serve as a reviewer.
- must have a minimum of 5 years full time teaching experience.
- must have a rank of Associate Professor level or higher.
Reader Responsibilities
- must be available to review 5-7 proposals within the publication deadlines.
- must be willing to provide constructive feedback for abstracts in Jan/Feb for both accepted and rejected submissions.
To express interest in serving as a reader by email:
- email subject line should read "response_ability Reader".
- in the body of your email, provide the following: full name, title, affiliation, phone numbers, and specify your discourse area(s) of expertise.
- include an attachment of a PDF document of your current bio and CV. Please name this file: CV_yourlastname_schoolinitials.pdf. (ex: CV_smith_bgsu.pdf).
Reader Application Deadline is January 15, 2010
Reader Notification is January 18, 2010
Call for Papers
Who Should Submit
Design, communication, media and sustainability educators, administrators, and students, as well as artists, sustainability gurus, and designers, are encouraged to submit papers.
What To Submit
Papers should address one of the discourse areas (see discourse area descriptions on home page) or another relevant aspect of ethics and/or sustainability.
Selection and Notification
Abstracts due: January 22, 2010
Notification of abstract acceptance: February 15, 2010
Full paper/presentation due: May 10, 2010
You will need to include:
- a written abstract of no more than 1,500 words with no reference to your name or institution within the title or body of the abstract. Include any supporting visuals within here.
- an abbreviated bio, 150 words or less, to be published in the schedule should your paper be accepted.
All abstracts will be juried and selected by a blind, peer review process. Notification of abstract acceptance: February 15, 2010
To maintain uniqueness and integrity from one conference to the next, submissions or proposals previously presented at AIGA or DEC conferences CANNOT be accepted.
Suggested Abstract Guidelines
- Include both general and specific keywords common within the discipline.
- Be brief, summarize. Think bare bones. Abstracts can be no more than 1500 words.
- Focus on your main claims and argument.
- Place your content within a timeframe and location (one studio, three years of projects, etc.).
- Think of the target reader, in this case design educators.
- Abstracts are necessarily dry. No need to entertain.
- Use a clear, “no frills,” direct writing style. Avoid bureaucratic prose and passive constructions.
- Make sure the topic can be addressed within the time limit offered (15 - 30 minutes).
- A good summary on writing abstracts can be found here.
If abstract is accepted, paper/presentation due: May 10, 2010
Call for "Digital Posters"
Have a project or experience you want share with your colleagues at the conference, but don't want/need to submit a full paper or presentation? Consider creating a digital poster to be projected for all attendees to see at the conference and view on the conference website. Your submission should be a 1024 x 768 single-page, "high-quality print" pdf.
To maintain uniqueness and integrity from one conference to the next, submissions or proposals previously presented at AIGA or DEC conferences CANNOT be accepted.
Call for Roundtable Moderators
To volunteer to organize a working lunch roundtable, submit an abstract and CV via our contact form.
Call for Session Panels
Have a topic you feel should be covered in the conference? To moderate a formal panel discussion, submit an abstract and CV, use our contact form.
Criteria for Session Moderators
- must have a minimum of two presentations or publications in the area or specialization in which they are applying to serve as a reviewer.
- must have a minimum of 5 years full time teaching experience.
- must be willing to solicit panel members and provide a cohesive abstract submission for all speakers.
- To maintain uniqueness and integrity from one conference to the next, submissions or proposals previously presented at AIGA or DEC conferences CANNOT be accepted.
Do you have an idea for a session but are unable or unwilling to moderate? Please let us know what you are thinking via our contact form.
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