FOS: Fwd: GenCen’s Undergraduate Research Showcase on Women, Gender and Sexuality. Abstract Submissions due March 3

[Suzanne Evans Wagner]

FOS,

If you or an MSU undergraduate you know has some language-related research
to present on women, gender and sexuality, this could be a good venue.

Suzanne

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From: Center for Gender in Global Context <GenCen at msu.edu>
Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 11:42 AM
Subject: GenCen’s Undergraduate Research Showcase on Women, Gender and
Sexuality. Abstract Submissions due March 3
To:
Cc: Center for Gender in Global Context <GenCen at msu.edu>


*GenCen’s Biennial Undergraduate Research Showcase on Women, Gender and
Sexuality*

*Friday, March 31, 9:00am-4:00pm, 3rd Floor International Center*

*Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, March 3*

*Registration Deadline: Friday, March 24*



The Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) invites MSU undergraduate
students to present research exploring issues of gender, women, and
sexuality locally, nationally and globally for its fourth biennial
undergraduate
research conference <http://gencen.isp.msu.edu/index.php?cID=286> on *Friday,
March 31*. Paper presentations and roundtables are invited from any
discipline or topic, but are especially encouraged to focus on topics
including:



·         Feminist Theories, Gender, Identity, and Sexuality in Diverse
Cultural Contexts

·         Theories and Explorations of Men and Masculinities

·         LBGTQ Theories, Activism, and Human Rights

·         Intersections of Gender and Sexuality with Race, Ethnicity,
Nationality, Religion, Class, and/or Disability

·         Gender Globalization and Development

·         Intersections of Gender with Health/Illness or STEM

·         Protest, Activism, and Public Policy Issues Related to Women,
Gender, and Sexuality

·         Gender and Sexuality in Film, Literature, History, Popular
Culture, and the Arts

·         Marriage Equality

·         Sexual/Gendered Violence

·         Reproductive Rights


Panel Presentation Details: Accepted abstracts will be grouped thematically
by the Showcase committee. Presenters will have 12-15 minutes each,
followed by a group Q&A/discussion led by a graduate student or faculty
member.

Roundtable Presentation Details: Accepted groups of 3-5 participants will
have 30-45 minutes as a whole to present on their topic; ending with a
group Q&A/discussion session led by a graduate student or faculty member.



*Abstract Submission Requirements: Deadline FRIDAY, MARCH 3
<http://gencen.isp.msu.edu/files/1814/8656/9892/Abstract_flyer.pdf>*

Facebook event <https://www.facebook.com/events/404173629933454/> for
deadline reminder

*Note that research need not be complete at time of submission*

1) Email gencen at msu.edu with Subject line “Undergrad Research Submission”

2) In the text of the email, provide Author and/or Participant Names,
contact emails and phone numbers, and Research Title

3) Attach a word document with Research Title and Abstract (no more than
250 words) ONLY (do not include identifying information in the document).

4) All panels will be scheduled between the hours of 9am-4pm—if you have
already-scheduled constraints/conflicts during this timeframe, please note
these conflicts within the email text of your submission in order to
facilitate panel scheduling.



Abstract Submission Results: Applicants will be notified regarding status
of their submissions by Friday, March 17. Accepted panelists will need to
confirm their participation by Tuesday, March 21.



*Register to Attend the Research Showcase!
<https://www.facebook.com/events/135677390279840/>*

Registration is FREE, open to the public and includes lunch for all
pre-registered attendees. To register, email gencen at msu.edu with Subject
line “GenCen Undergrad Showcase Registration.” Include your full name,
contact email, and organization affiliation (e.g. MSU Department/Major and
status—undergrad, grad, faculty, or staff) if applicable. Please also make
sure to note any applicable dietary restrictions/allergies!



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