Penn State’s 3rd Annual Rural Studies Student Conference ‘Understanding Rural Society and Global Challenges’
The Third Rural Studies Graduate Student Conference will be taking place this Friday 12 through Saturday 13, 2016. Please join us in the HUB – Rooms 106 & 314.
If you didn’t register online, you can still show up and register day-of in room 106 HUB ($15 for PSU-affiliated attendees and covers breakfast and lunch both days).
Below, find the conference program.
Rural Sociology Conference Program_2016
Previous Conferences
2015
The Second Rural Studies Graduate Student Conference will be taking place this Friday 13 through Saturday 14, 2015. Please join us in the HUB – Rooms 321 & 325.
Below, find the conference program.
Rural Studies Conference Program 2015
2014
The First Rural Studies Graduate Student Conference took place in February. Despite snow and delayed travel, students enjoyed presentations from peers and informative talks from the keynote speakers.
Exploring the Backroads: A Rural Studies Graduate Student Conference
February 14-15, 2014
Keynote Speaker: Professor Carolyn Sachs
The production and distribution of food is of increasing interest internationally. From seed distribution to supply of food, this session explored aspects of international food use and farming.
Presenters: Kristal Jones, Rahma Adam, Sarah Eissler
In rural communities, work and the economic structure can be different than in urban or suburban areas. This session included papers looking at working conditions, natural resources, and local economic growth.
Presenters: April Gunsallus, Qiong Yang, Joshua Fergen
Farming is seen as inherently different form non-farming rural occupations and this distinction creates an opportunity to highlight experiences of farms in various places. This session included ethnographic research to examine the experiences and perceptions of farmers.
Presenters: Kristin Babbie, Madeline Franklin, Elyzabeth Engle
Second Keynote: Professor Mark Brennan
The final session included research on the ways that a place will impact outcomes of health and accessibility to health care, as well as a look at family-related structures and issues in rural areas.
Presenters: Amanda Perry, Geoffrey Battista, Danielle Rhubart
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