- CALL FOR PROPOSALS
MPSA 64th Annual National Conference
Thursday, April 20th through Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
Chicago Palmer House Hilton Hotel
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: October 10th, 2005 Submit Today!
SUBMIT A PROPOSAL AT: www.mwpsa.org
ABOUT THE MPSA
The MPSA is a national association of researchers with an interest in politics and policy. The MPSA was founded in 1939 and publishes one of the top journals in the discipline, the American Journal of Political Science (www.ajps.org), as well as hosting a national conference with over 3,000 presenters at over 700 different sessions.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
From April 20th -23rd, 2006, the MPSA will hold its 64th Annual National Conference and we are soliciting proposals to present at the conference. Though one of the largest conferences in the discipline with over 3,000 presenters and 700 sessions, the entire conference fits in one hotel—the historic Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago. The Palmer House is conveniently located in the “Loop,” about a block from the Art Institute of Chicago (a must see for fans of Impressionist paintings) and a couple blocks from Grant Park and Lake Michigan. It is the oldest continuously operating hotel in North America.
NEW SECTIONS FOR THE CONFERENCE
The program committee for the conference includes about four dozen folks, and each of them deals with a subfield (or a portion of a subfield). We have several NEW sections, including ones on Canadian Politics, International Cooperation and Organization, Electoral Campaigns, and Economic Policy. This is in addition to the full range of sections in the field of political science. For a full listing, please see the conference website.
HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
The deadline to submit a proposal is October 10th, 2005, and you can submit a proposal on-line at www.mwpsa.org. If you have problems working with the website, please be sure to contact us immediately (mpsambr@indiana.edu or 812-856-0245) and we can help you through the process. Common problems are: security settings too high on your computer or you are using an old version of the software for your browser. An easy “fix” is to try another computer if you have problems (or you can update your browser).
DISCUSSANTS AND CHAIRS NEEDED FOR PANELS
We are always in need of experienced scholars who are willing to serve as discussants and chairs, so I would strongly encourage you to complete the short form offering to serve in that capacity. Please be as specific as you can when you list your areas of expertise so the section heads will be able to know what panels might match your background.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
The American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) publishes research in all major areas of political science, including American politics, public policy, international relations, comparative politics, political methodology, and political theory. Founded in 1956, the AJPS includes articles of general interest, essays, and a workshop section on new developments in research methodology. The journal is provided to all members as a benefit of their membership. The editors of the journal are Kim Quaile Hill and Jan E. Leighley from Texas A&M University. If you wish to look at the list of forthcoming articles, look over submission guidelines or submit a manuscript for review, please go to www.ajps.org.
