MASAL 2012 - 2012 Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference

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Category Conference; Multi-disciplinary; Sciences; Humanities; Social Sciences; Interdisciplinary

Deadline: December 19, 2011 | Date: March 02, 2012

Venue/Country: Alma, Michigan, U.S.A

Updated: 2011-12-15 09:30:03 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, ARTS & LETTERS

614 W. Superior, Alma College, Alma MI 48801 Ph. 989/463-7969 michiganacademyalma.edu

See Call for Paper and/or submit a 200 word abstract at: themichiganacademy.org

SECTIONS PLANNING PROGRAMS

Administration, Anthropology, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Botany & Plant Ecology, Chemistry, Computers, Communication, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science & Ecology, French & Italian Language & Lit., Geography, Geological Sciences, Health & Human Services, History, History of Science & Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Language & Literature, Law, Library & Information Sciences, Medieval Studies, Microbiology, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Rhetoric & Composition, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish Language, Lit. & Culture, Women’s Studies, Zoology

GENERAL INFORMATION

The 2012 conference will be held on Friday, March 2 at Alma College in Alma, Michigan, 48801.

You are invited to submit a 200 word abstract of the paper you wish to present at the conference.

PROCEDURES

? Abstract submission deadline is 12/29/11.

No more than two papers can be submitted by a solo author and each paper can be submitted to no more than two sections.

? Submit your abstract at our website: Go to themichiganacademy.org and select the “Submit your Abstract” box on the left toolbar

? Presentations are usually 15-20 minutes each, followed by discussion.

? Section chairs will review abstracts and notify authors of acceptance in January. Expectations for papers and presentations vary by section. Contact section chair with questions.

? Proposals for special panels are invited.

? Posters displaying graphical materials associated with research are welcome.

? Undergraduates may present faculty co-authored or sponsored papers. Faculty sponsors must become paid members of the Academy and, if possible, should pre-register and attend the conference.

REGISTRATION RATES

Early rate (by 1/23/12); Regular rate (1/24 - 2/6/12)

After 2/6/12 must register and pay on site

Faculty Affiliated with a Member Institution*:

(see list at bottom of page)

Early $125; Regular $145; On site $165

Non-Affiliated Faculty*:

Early $140;Regular $165; On site $185

Retiree/Student with full membership*:

Early $110; Regular $130; On site $150

Student with free limited membership:

Early $75; Regular $95; On site $115

*These rates include required 2011-12 membership. Members receive to the Michigan Academician.

PUBLICATION

Abstracts of papers presented at the conference are published in an issue of the Academy's journal, the Michigan Academician. Full papers may be submitted to the journal at anytime. Note: papers don’t have to be presented at the conference to be considered for publication. Manuscripts can be submitted at http://www.editorialmanager.com/michacad/