We are pleased to invite you to participate and submit research articles in the 1st Student and Faculty Research Symposium which will be held at the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00pm
Location:
University of North Texas (UNT)
Business Leadership Building (BLB)
Room: 080
Map
Submission Deadline: 11:59pm (CST) on Friday, March 14, 2015
Registration Deadline: March 31, 2015 - Registration is free
Download Program: Africa Research Symposium Schedule
Questions: Charles.Blankson@unt.edu
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Student and Faculty Research Symposium
The Student and Faculty Research Symposium intends to bring together students and faculty across the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex (DFW) to share and exchange knowledge, experiences, opinions, and research regarding all academic disciplines concerning the African continent. All universities and colleges within DFW are invited to participate in this symposium.
To that end, the symposium aims to bring together students (undergraduate and graduate) and faculty from all disciplines to present their research, contribute to dialogue on the process of thinking and re-thinking Africa, and extend the boundaries of knowledge about the African continent. All subject areas are welcome, including, but not limited to, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science, Music, Public Administration, Radio and Television, and Inter-disciplinary studies. The theme of the symposium is therefore - Thinking and Re-Thinking Africa!
The symposium is organized by the UNT Africa Task Force, a faculty and staff-led interest group involved in research and teaching activities regarding Africa, as well as supported by UNT-International.
Submission and Review Guidelines
Please submit a five-page extended abstract of a completed paper or a 20-page Work-in-Progress paper for presentation. An extended abstract may include figures and tables. The abstract need not include a reference list. However, authors should indicate on the last page of the extended abstract "References Available Upon Request." The abstract or Work-in-Progress paper should be formatted as follows: double-spaced, justify margins, Times New Roman 12 point font, and APA referencing style.
Please submit an electronic version of the extended abstract or the Work-in-Progress paper to Charles.Blankson@unt.edu and with the subject: UNT Student and Faculty Research Symposium on Africa. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 pm (CST) on March 14, 2015.
In the e-mail message, you are welcome to volunteer to participate as reviewer, session chair or discussant.
Symposium Benefits for Participants
- The Symposium will be opened by President Neal Smatresk, President, University of North Texas, Denton.
- There will be a panel discussion on issues and challenges surrounding the Ebola virus in West Africa.
- Keynote speaker: A renowned business and public official will be the keynote speaker for the symposium. TBA
There are many other benefits you can enjoy if you attend this symposium
- Publication of extended abstract in refereed proceedings (online) via dedicated website at UNT-International which is visited by thousands of people around the world.
- Discussant review to assist you to improve the study.
- Student attendees' attendance and participation in the symposium may be documented in CVs that will be attractive to recruiters - employers and graduate schools.
- Registration for the symposium is free and light lunch will be provided.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact Dr. Charles Blankson at: Charles.Blankson@unt.edu.
Program Co-Chairs
- Dr. Charles Blankson, Associate Professor of Marketing, Department of Marketing & Logistics, College of Business.
- Dr. Ami Moore, Associate Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology, College of Arts & Sciences.
Program Advisory Committee
- Dr. Joseph Oppong, Associate Dean of the Toulouse Graduate School and Professor of Geography
- Dr. Richard Nader, Vice Provost for International Affairs, UNT-International
- Dr. Robert Insley, Associate Professor of Management, Department of Management, College of Business
- Ms. Amanda White, Director of Global Partnerships and Research Engagement, UNT-International
