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[Gérard Emptoz <emptoz.g AT free.fr>]

CALL FOR PAPERS

Science & Technology in Society:
An International, Interdisciplinary, Graduate Student Conference

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Arizona State University, CSPO
École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris, CSI
George Mason University, SPP
Georgetown University, CCT
The George Washington University, CISTP
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, STS

When: March 28 ‐29, 2009
Where: AAAS Headquarters, Washington, DC
Abstract Deadline: January 23, 2008

The 9th Annual Conference of Science & Technology in Society provides  
a professional and interactive venue for
graduate students from Science & Technology Policy (STP), Science &  
Technology Studies (STS), and related fields
including, but not limited to, health, energy and environment, space,  
information and communications, and other
emerging areas. In developing the agenda for the conference, the  
organizing committeeʹs primary goal is to create a
forum that encourages intellectual exchange between STP and STS by  
assembling panels around similar themes. As
such, the committee will accept the strongest proposals.

This yearʹs agenda will emphasize international perspectives of  
science and technology. In addition to presenting
papers and receiving constructive feedback on their research,  
students will have the opportunity to interact with each
other and prominent scholars and professionals related to their field  
of interest. Every year we invite prominent
figures from both STP and STS to deliver keynote addresses. Because  
we draw participants from all over the world,
this conference is an excellent opportunity for young scholars  
aspiring to work in academic, governmental, or non‐
governmental settings to build both national and international  
networks for future research and collaboration.

The conference organizing committee welcomes submissions of initial  
abstracts (up to 250 words).  Those whose
abstracts are accepted should prepare for a 15‐minute presentation.   
Please submit abstracts and contact information
(with affiliation) via email to abstracts AT stglobal.org by January 23,  
2008. Notification of abstract acceptance will be
given by end of January. An effort will be made to inform  
international students earlier to accommodate their visa and
travel arrangements.

Information concerning agenda, area lodging and registration will be  
posted on the conference website. A small
number of travel grants will be available on a competitive basis.  
Indicate your need for travel funds when submitting
your abstract.  For more information, please see our website or  
contact us at contact AT stglobal.org with any questions.
www.stglobal.org


Gérard Emptoz