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THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE POLICY & GOVERNANCE

Posted on September 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Journal of Science Policy and Governance is an interdisciplinary journal that seeks high-quality submissions on emerging or continuing policy debates. Current students (undergraduate or graduate) and recent graduates within three years of earning a degree (bachelors, masters, or doctoral) are eligible to submit. We seek to publish articles on a variety of policy areas including: scientific research, engineering, innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, bio-medicine, drug development, energy, the environment, climate change, the application of technology in developing countries, STEM education, and space exploration. Submissions on other topics are also welcome as long as they relate to the theme of science policy and governance. The Journal strives to publish articles in a timely manner to ensure that publications can be considered in the context of current policy debates.


Submission Guidelines
 
Policy Memos:

  • Maximum of four pages or 2000 words
  • 1-paragraph executive summary
  • Must be directed to an individual or organization

Policy Analyses:

  • Maximum of 30 pages
  • Must include a one page executive summary
  • Must include policy recommendations

Technology Assessments:

  • Maximum of 35 pages
  • Must include a one page executive summary
  • Must examine the policy and governance implications of technology in question
  • May include policy recommendations

Op-Ed:

  • Maximum of 1000 words
  • Must include policy or governance implications

Other styles of articles are also welcome as long as they relate to the theme of science policy and governance. Submissions must include all authors and institutional affiliations. Articles selected for publication will be edited and reviewed by two Associate Editors and the Editor-in-Chief. Prior to publication, authors will be required to submit a one paragraph biographical statement and complete a copyright transfer statement.
 
Submissions should be in Word or Word compatible format. All submissions should be double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman or 11 point Calibri font with 1″ margins and page numbers. The primary authors’ last name should be on every page as a right-aligned footer. Citations may be submitted in any standard format (MLA, APA, etc.), but may require reformatting upon publication.
 
For questions regarding submissions email jofspg@gmail.com.
 
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 28, 2011.

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The James P. Danky Fellowship for 2011

Posted on February 17, 2011 | Leave a comment

In honor of James P. Danky’s long service to print culture scholarship, the Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Historical Society, is again offering its annual short-term research fellowship.

 

The Danky Fellowship provides $1000 in funds for one individual planning a trip to carry out research using the collections of the Wisconsin Historical Society (please see details of the collections at http://www.wisconsinhistory.org). Grant money may be used for travel to the WHS, costs of copying pertinent archival resources, and living expenses while pursuing research here. If in residence during the semester, the recipient will be expected to give a presentation as part of the colloquium series of the Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America (http://slisweb.lis.wisc.edu/~printcul/).

 

Preference will be given to:

* proposals undertaking research in print culture history

* researchers from outside Madison

* research likely to lead to publication

 

Prior to applying it is strongly suggested that applicants contact the Wisconsin Historical Society Reference Archivist (phone: 608-264-6460; email: askarchives@wisconsinhistory.org) to discuss the relevancy of WHS collections to their projects. Historical Society and Center for Print Culture staff may be able to identify potential collections of which you may not otherwise be aware.

 

There is no application form. Applicants must submit:

 

1) A cover sheet with name, telephone, permanent address and e-mail, current employer/affiliation, title of project, and proposed dates of residency.

 

2) A letter of two single-spaced pages maximum describing the project and its relation to specifically cited collections at the society and to previous work on the same theme, and describing the projected outcome of the work, including publication plans. If residents of the Madison area are applying, they must explain their financial need for the stipend.

 

3) Curriculum vitae.

 

4) Two confidential letters of reference. Graduate students must include their thesis advisor.

 

Applications are due by May 1st. The recipient will be notified by May 31st.

 

Please *mail* applications to:

 

Stephen Paling

Assistant Professor

School of Library and Information Studies

4251 Helen C. White Hall

600 N. Park St.

Madison, WI 53706-1403

Phone: (608) 263-2944

Fax: (608) 263-4849

paling@wisc.edu

 

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DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM at the 11th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies

Posted on February 3, 2011 | Leave a comment 
CALL FOR PAPERS DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM at the 11th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies http://www.ask4research.info/icalt/2011/doctoral_consortium.php Athens, Georgia, USA July 6-8, 2011 ***Extended Deadline for submissions: February 15, 2011*** What is the Doctoral Consortium? ******************************** The Doctoral Consortium is a workshop for Ph.D. students from all over the world who are in the early phases of their dissertation work (i.e., in their first or second year). The goal of the Doctoral Consortium is to help students with their thesis and research plans by providing feedback and general advice on using the research environment in a constructive and international atmosphere. The Doctoral Consortium provides PhD students with the opportunity to meet and discuss with experts in their area. Students will present and discuss their thesis in the context of a well-known and established international conference outside of their usual university environment. Up to 10 Ph.D. students will have the opportunity to participate. Students will be required to pay the registration fees of the ICALT Conference (student rates). The Doctoral Consortium will consist of 3 sessions. The first session aims at giving students the chance to present their work to others and get familiar with the work of other PhD students in their area. Each PhD student will give a very brief presentation (about 3 minutes) about his/her work with focus on motivation and research problem. These presentations are followed by a poster exhibition where individual discussion about each student's work will take place. The third session aims at giving students feedback from an expert in their area and let them discuss their work with him/her as well as with few other PhD students doing research in the respective area. After the notification of acceptance/rejection, each PhD student with an accepted paper will be assigned to a small group consisting of 3-4 PhD students and one expert in their area. Each group will start to communicate and exchange their papers so that all members of the group are familiar with the papers of each group member. During the third session, each small group will meet individually. PhD students will give a short presentation about their work (about 10 minutes; 3 slides: Motivation/Background, what have been done already, and what will be done in future). After each presentation, group discussion will take place where each student can discuss his/her work with the expert and with other PhD students. Call for Papers and Topics ************************** Submissions relating to any aspect of Advanced Learning Technologies research, development, and evaluation are welcomed, focusing on the main themes of ICALT2011. To apply for participation at the Doctoral Consortium, please submit a 2-page paper about your doctoral work using the ASK-Conference System at: http://www.ask4research.info/conference/upload.php. The paper should: * Provide the title of the PhD Research, the name of the PhD Student and the PhD Advisor and the Affiliated Organisation * Provide a motivation for the research, explaining what the problem in the respective field is and why it is a problem, * Clearly formulate the research question, * Sketch the research methodology that is to be applied, * Describe the expected contributions of the applicant to the research area, and describes how the research is innovative, novel or extends existing approaches to a problem. * Appropriately acknowledge the possible contribution of non-student advisors or collaborators Submissions will be judged on originality, significance, correctness, and clarity. Workshop participation is limited to 10 PhD students. Additionally, at the same time as the paper is submitted via the conference system, an email from the main supervisor must be sent to sabineg@athabascau.ca, karagian@uth.gr, and lockeebb@vt.edu to confirm that the student is in his/her first or second year of PhD studies. Eligibility *********** The Doctoral Consortium is only for PhD students in their first or second PhD year. Furthermore, the topic of the PhD thesis must be in the area of Advanced Learning Technologies. Proceedings *********** Accepted papers will be publication in the IEEE proceedings of ICALT2011, following the Author Guidelines. Co-Organization *************** The Doctoral Consortium is co-organized by the IEEE Technical Committee on Learning Technology. Important Dates *************** February 15, 2011 Deadline for submission of 2-page paper and confirmation from PhD supervisor February 28, 2011 Notification of acceptance March 15, 2011 Authors' Registration Deadline April 15, 2011 Camera-Ready 2-page paper for Conference Proceedings July 6-8, 2011 ICALT2009 Doctoral Consortium Contact Address *************** Requests for information should be e-mailed to sabineg@athabascau.ca, karagian@uth.gr, and lockeebb@vt.edu.

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National Library of Medicine’s fellowships

Posted on October 25, 2010 | Leave a comment

Colleagues –

We know from the applications we receive that the majority of our applicants _first_ hear of the National Library of Medicine’s fellowship opportunity from a library professor or colleague. Please do pass this information along to any interested student. I am happy to take calls or emails to talk with students about the program.

Fellowship Program:

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is accepting applications for its Associate Fellowship program, a one-year training program for recent MLS graduates and librarians early in their career.

 

In the first half of the year, a formal curriculum offers exposure to library operations, research and development, intramural and extramural research, development and lifecycle of NLM’s web-based products and services and the extensive outreach and education program reaching consumers, special populations, health professionals and librarians. In the second half of the year, Associate Fellows have the opportunity to choose projects based on real-world problems proposed by library divisions and work with librarians and library staff over a six-seven month period. Successful projects have led to peer-review publications and to services that have become a regular part of library operations.

 

The September through August program also offers professional development and an introduction to the wider world of health sciences librarianship that may include:

 

�         Supported attendance at national professional conferences, often including the Medical Library Association’s annual meeting, the American Medical Informatics Association annual meeting and others

�         Spring Practicum at a health sciences library in the contiguous United States

�         Additional brown bags, seminars, field trips and learning opportunities available on the National Institutes of Health campus

�         Opportunities to meet and interact with senior management at the National Library of Medicine

�         Experienced preceptors from National Library of Medicine staff

�         Potential to compete for a second year fellowship at a health sciences library in the United States

 

The Fellowship offers:

�         A stipend equivalent to a U.S. Civil Service salary at the GS-9 level ($51,630 in 2010)

�         Additional financial support for the purchase of health insurance

�         Some relocation funding

�         Assistance in finding housing

 

Who is eligible?

All U.S. and Canadian citizens who will have earned a MLS or equivalent degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited school by August 2011.  Both recent graduates and librarians early in their career are welcome to apply.  Priority is given to U.S. citizens.

 

Applications and additional information are available on the Web at www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/.  Application deadline is February 3, 2011.   Between 4 and 7 fellows will be selected for the program.

 

Feel free to contact me for further information.  I can be reached at 301-435-4083 or dunnk@mail.nih.gov. 

 

 

 

 

Kathel

 

 

Kathel Dunn, PhD

Associate Fellowship Coordinator

National Library of Medicine

Bldg 38, Rm 2N-19

8600 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, MD  20894

301-435-4083

dunnk@mail.nih.gov

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/

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Thinking Gender 2011

Posted on October 25, 2010 | Leave a comment

Call for Papers:  DEADLINE EXTENDED TO THURSDAY OCTOBER 28th, 2010

UCLA CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF WOMEN announces

Thinking Gender 2011
21st Annual Graduate Student Research Conference

Thinking Gender is a public conference highlighting graduate student research on women, gender and sexuality across all disciplines and historical periods.  We invite submissions for individual papers or pre-constituted panels on any topic pertaining to women, gender, and/or sexuality.  This year, among other topics, we welcome papers addressing women, gender and sexuality in relation to food, money, the academy and �female troubles� (menopause, PMS, female sexual dysfunction, the medicalization of sex).

For individual papers, please submit the cover sheet (available on our website), an abstract (250 words), a CV (2 pages maximum), and a brief bibliography (3-5 sources).  For panels, please submit a 250-word description of the panel topic in addition to the materials required for the individual paper submissions. Please see the submission guidelines at http://www.csw.ucla.edu/research/thinking-gender/thinking-gender-2011.

Send submissions to: thinkinggender@women.ucla.edu

NEW Deadline for Submissions: Thursday, October 28th, 2010, by noon

Conference to be held on
Friday, February 11, 2011
UCLA Faculty Center

Event is free and open to the public, but please be aware that there will be a $25 registration fee for presenters, to cover the cost of conference materials and lunch at the Faculty Center.

Parking Is Reserved At UCLA, Lot #2 For $10
Information on Public Transportation to UCLA:
http://map.ais.ucla.edu/go/1004432

UCLA Center for the Study of Women
Box 957222
Public Policy 1400H
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7222
310-825-0590
http://www.women.ucla.edu/csw/
Email:  thinkinggender@women.ucla.edu

 

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