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For those who missed our Conference Abstract Workshop last night with @MeganJElias, we can bring you up to speed!
Why go to a conference? It& #39;s a great opportunity to find out what& #39;s going on in your field, find out about fellowships/grants, make/maintain professional relationships, and make friends!
Why present at a conference? You can get clarity on your work just through getting your materials ready, it& #39;s reaffirming to present your work to an interested audience, and the audience suggestions can enrich your work
How to choose a conference? For #foodstudies people, @ASFS_org is an excellent choice! In our interdisciplinary field, you can attend the conference of any field you feel an affinity for (sociology, geography, history, etc!)
For Boston area, @NEPCA01, @TuftsNutrition& #39;s Future of Food conference are good choices without having to travel. #Foodstudies - where are other good conferences you recommend?
How to get accepted? Propose and form a panel, or submit an individual paper or poster. Make sure your proposal mentions theme of the conference (if applicable) but don& #39;t stress *too* much about a connection. Consider inviting a senior scholar to chair your panel! Catchy title!
In forming a panel - you can invite people you know or reach out to strangers whose work you admire; post on the @ASFS_org listserv or facebook group. Collect brief abstracts from each panel participant and create an abstract (with intro statement re: conference theme).
You get accepted - now what? Do your research & get your presentation ready. Read it out loud. Share final/close to final draft with panel chair, discuss topic and questions with panel. Study the program for panels you& #39;d like to attend. Support friends- go to their panels!
What did we miss? What advice do others have for students starting out on their academic conference careers?
