CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Deadline
for submission of
all proposals is
April
30, 2016 at 11:59pm
EST.
The
Latina Researchers
Conference is a
multidisciplinary
science meeting that
brings together diverse
scholars, evaluators and
researchers to examine
and address the
under-representation of
historically
disadvantaged
populations with
advanced degrees. The
need for diversity is
greatest in the social
and behavioral
sciences, STEM fields
(science, technology,
engineering and
mathematics) and
professional
credentialing programs.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
By
creating a supportive
and social network, the
LRN is committed
to eliminating the
barriers and
advancing opportunities
for Latinas and other
under-represented
populations in research,
evaluation and related
professions. In
response to the
under-representation of
historically
disadvantaged
populations with
advanced degrees, the
conference seeks
to: -
Increase
exposure of advanced
research
and evaluation career opportunities
for diverse scholars
in the academy and
related professions.
-
Inspire
and support the next
generation of
investigators.
-
Ensure
that
under-represented
scholars receive the
latest
methodological
training
and evaluation
practices.
-
Provide attendees
with access to
role models and
networking opportunities
to succeed in the
academy and
related professions.
-
Improve
the recruitment
and retention
of under-represented
graduate students,
researchers and
faculty
members.
The
conference includes
plenary discussions and
presentations by expert
researchers, evaluators
and activist scholars.
The conference also
includes multiple
opportunities for
networking and
connecting rising
investigators to senior
scholars, evaluators and
researchers.
ATTENDEES:
The
Latina Researchers
Conference brings divers
scholars, researchers,
evaluators and aspiring
investigators from
across the U.S. A key
focus of the conference
is to address
the under-representation
of diverse scholars in
research and evaluation
activities in
the academy and related
professions.
Participants include
research scientists,
evaluators,
academicians, higher
education
administrators, graduate
students and various
members of professional
organizations and
research institutes.
Federal agencies,
institutes and funders
as well as leaders
in philanthropy are also
invited to
attend.
TOPICS:
-
Community-Based
Participatory Research
and
Evaluation
-
Evidence-Based
Methods on
Prevention
-
Immigration,
Acculturation,
Ethnicity and
Health
-
Management
of Chronic Illness
and Psychological
Distress
-
Policy
Research
-
Public
Health
Law
-
Race,
Racism,
Discrimination and
Health
-
Social,
Racial and
Cultural
Determinants of
Health
-
Spirituality
and Traditional
Healing
-
Vulnerable
Populations
-
Recruitment
and Retention of
Under-represented
Students and
Faculty
-
Science,
Technology,
Engineering
and Math research
careers
-
New
- Masters level
paths to
non-academic
research
careers
-
New
- Doctoral level
paths to
non-academic
research
careers
-
New
- Community
activists and
researchers implementing
social change
efforts
-
New
- Culturally
responsive program
administration and
evaluation
SESSION
TYPES
Early
Career
Investigators
& Student
Poster Sessions:
Early career
investigators
(advanced degree
within 7 years) and
doctoral or terminal
masters candidates
are invited to
present
qualitative, quantitative
or
mixed-methods research
that is relevant to
the general themes
of the conference.
Please note,
University of the
Incarnate Word
students are
strongly encouraged
to apply.
First
authors
will
be
considered
to
receive
a
travel
award
to
subsidize
conference
expenses.
-
Submissions
should consist of
a summary (75-word
limit) and
abstract (300-word
limit) to be used
for anonymous peer
review. Please
include the
following
headings
in the abstract:
introduction,
methods (including
analytic sample,
measures and data
analysis),
findings and
conclusion. For
more general
guidelines on
submission, please
see
below.
Research
Symposium
(90
min):
A symposium consists
of three qualitative,
quantitative or
mixed-methods research
paper presentations
organized around the
general themes of the
conference. The
Symposium should also
include a Chair to
introduce the topic
and a Discussant to
conclude the session.
The Chair/Discussant
do not present
separate presentations
but rather integrate
and highlight
important aspects of
the presentations and
session.
Early
career
investigators
are
welcome
to
apply
and
will
be
considered
for
an
Early
Career
Investigator
Symposium.
-
Submissions
should consist of
a summary of the
symposium (75-word
limit) and an
abstract for each
presentation
(300-word limit
each). Please
include the
following
headings
in the individual
abstracts:
introduction,
methods (including
analytic sample,
measures/procedures
and data
analysis),
findings and
conclusion.
Presenters are
highly encouraged
to integrate 10
minutes Q&A to
conclude the
session. For more
general guidelines
on submissions,
please see
below.
Skill-building
workshop
(120
min):
Skill-building
workshops focus on
topics relevant to
recruitment and
retention of
under-represented
graduate students and
early career
investigators in
research and academia
(e.g., applying to
graduate school,
successful grant
applications, steps
toward securing
tenure,
etc.).
-
Submissions
should consist of
a summary (75-word
limit) and
abstract (300-word
limit). Please
include the
following in the
abstract:
introduction/background,
overview of
workshop, expected
results and
conclusion. Three
learning
objectives (100
characters or less
per objective)
should also be
submitted (not
included in
300-word count
limit).
Skill-building
workshops may
include up to
three presenters.
Curriculum
vitae
of
all
presenters
must
be
emailed
to
LatinaResearchersConference
@
gmail.com
upon submission.
Please include
“Skill Workshop
CV” in subject
line. For more
general guidelines
on submissions,
please see
below.
New --
Evaluation workshop
(120 min):
These evaluation
workshops feature
actual program
evaluations with an
emphasis on sharing
evaluation methodology
and practice in
diverse communities.
All evaluations must
include a component of
community/stakeholder
engagement in the
evaluation process.
This includes a
process whereby the
participants of the
program being
evaluated helped to
shape the logic model
for the evaluation,
the evaluation design
as well as informed
the evaluation
questions addressed.
The proposals in this
section must reflect
culturally responsive
approaches to
evaluation that
emphasize the issues
of importance to
program practitioners
and other stakeholders
in the evaluation
setting and not only
on decision
makers.
-
Submissions
should consist of
a summary (75-word
limit) and
abstract (300-word
limit). Please
include the
following in the
abstract:
introduction/background,
overview of
workshop, expected
results and
conclusion. Three
learning
objectives (100
characters or less
per objective)
should also be
submitted (not
included in
300-word count
limit).
Evaluation workshops
may include up to
three presenters. Curriculum vitae of all presenters
must be emailed to
LatinaResearc...@gmail.com
upon
submission. Please
include
“Evaluation
Workshop CV” in
subject line. For
more general
guidelines on
submissions,
please see
below.
New --
STEM
-
building
workshop
(120
min):
STEM-building workshops
focus on topics relevant
to the themes of the
conference as they relate
to the areas of
Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math and
highlight innovative
research strategies and
approaches specific to
STEM areas of
study. -
Submissions
should consist of
a summary (75-word
limit) and
abstract (300-word
limit). Please
include the
following in the
abstract:
introduction/background,
overview of
workshop, expected
results and
conclusion. Three
learning
objectives (100
characters or less
per objective)
should also be
submitted (not
included in
300-word count
limit).
STEM-building
workshops may
include up to
three presenters.
Curriculum
vitae
of
all
presenters
must
be
emailed
to
LatinaResearc...@gmail.com
upon submission.
Please include
“STEM Workshop CV”
in subject line.
For more general
guidelines on
submissions,
please see
below.
Plática
Hour
(60
min):
Plática hours are
facilitated
discussions that
provide an opportunity
to more deeply engage
participants around
issues relevant to the
general themes of the
conference.
Early
career
investigators
are
welcome
to
apply
and
will
be
considered
for
an
Early
Career
Plática
Hour.
-
Submissions
should consist of
a summary (75-word
limit) and
abstract (300-word
limit). Please
include the
following in the
summary:
introduction/rational,
overview and aims
of the Plática
Hour. Three
learning
objectives (100
characters or less
per objective)
should also be
submitted (not
included in
300-word count
limit). For more
general guidelines
on submissions,
please see
below
All
abstracts will be
peer and blind
reviewed.
GENERAL
SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES
-
Abstract
submissions open
March
16, 2016
.
-
Abstracts
must be submitted
online by using the
following links or
copying and pasting
the link to a new
browser:
-
Deadline
for submission of
proposals is
April
30, 2016 at 11:59pm EST
.
-
There
is a limit of two
proposals per first
author.
-
Notification
of acceptance will
be made to the
corresponding
author.
-
For
more inform
ation
contact Dr.
Cynthia E. Guzmán
at
Cyn...@LatinaResearchers.com
Proposal
Process:
The
proposal process is
expected to be
competitive. All
proposals will be
peer and blind
reviewed. All rights
in presentations
submitted will
remain with the
authors. All
authors agree to
grant Latina
Researchers Network
perpetual rights to
display, feature,
promote and
distribute briefs
through electronic,
print or online
products for the
purpose of
supporting this
vibrant
community.
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