[Sigkm-l] Doctoral Consortium in Information Studies at Connections 2006

[Mary D. Taffet]

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Doctoral Consortium in Information Studies at Connections 2006
Syracuse University School of Information Studies
Syracuse, NY
May 19-21
http://connections2006.syr.edu/consortium.htm

PhD students in information studies (including LIS, IS, MIS and 
information policy programs) are invited to submit applications for the 
Connections 2006 Doctoral Consortium. The consortium offers an 
opportunity for Ph.D. students making progress on their dissertation 
research to share and discuss their research with peers and faculty 
mentors. It will include multiple concurrent small group sessions 
facilitated by experienced faculty members with expertise in the topic 
area or methodological approach. In addition, there will be 
opportunities to network with peers and faculty, learn about research 
and publishing strategies, and engage in discussions on research, 
teaching, jobs, and careers. As the purpose of the Doctoral Consortium 
is to share and get feedback on research, it is most useful for students 
who have defended a proposal (or are close to doing so).

The consortium will be held on Friday 19 May 2006 as a pre-conference 
activity in conjunction with Connections 2006 (19-21 May 2006), at the 
Syracuse University School of Information Studies, in Syracuse, NY. 
Accepted participants will be expected to arrive in Syracuse by 6 pm on 
Thursday 18 May 2006. A get-acquainted event will take place at 7 pm. 
Participants are also encouraged to attend and present their research at 
Connections 2006.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, send an e-mail to Kevin Crowston <crowston at syr.edu> with 
Subject Line "Connections 2006 Doctoral Consortium." Attach an abstract 
(not to exceed 5 double spaced pages including figures and tables but 
not references) describing the student's proposed dissertation. The 
submission should also include the expected timeline for completing the 
dissertation, including the date of the proposal defence.

The DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS is 3 March 2006 and accepted participants 
will be notified by 17 March 2006.  Faculty participants will be 
identified on this page soon.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please contact Dr. Kevin Crowston <crowston at syr.edu> with any questions. 
  Also visit http://connections2006.syr.edu/consortium.htm for more 
information.