43rd Annual Association for Interdisciplinary Studies Conference

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Navigating Between Generosity and Rigor

Southern Utah University is proud to welcome you to the 43rd Annual Association for Interdisciplinary Studies Conference to be held October 14-16, 2021. Our university serves our region as a public university providing both undergraduate and graduate degree options. We welcome you to join, explore, and learn about Navigating Between Generosity and Rigor in interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship.

The SUU 2021 AIS Conference will be completely virtual.

As a part of this year’s conference theme, we will explore questions such as:

How do we be generous toward and encourage generosity from researchers, instructors, and students across disciplinary boundaries?
What methodologies can be used to ensure rigor when research is conducted across disciplinary boundaries?
How do we address differences in research methodologies/expectations between disciplines and organizational structures?
How can we measure interdisciplinary and the rigor of our own interdisciplinary programs to ensure that our programs prepare students to thrive in an increasingly complex world?

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Theme

Keynote Speaker

Committee

Scholarship

Diversity and Inclusion

At the heart of the of the Southern Utah University (SUU) 2021 Association for Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) Conference Planning Committee, is the belief that diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility are integral to fulfilling our mission for the interchange of ideas within a community of scholars, teachers, administrators, and the public regarding interdisciplinary and integration. We respect, value, and celebrate a culture where every person has unique strengths, perspectives, experiences, and intersectional identities that broaden and enrich our understanding of complex problems, issues, or questions. Thus, we are committed to fostering an environment in which members, partners, and the community reflect and embrace these core values.

Land Acknowledgment

SUU wishes to acknowledge and honor the Indigenous communities of this region as original possessors, stewards, and inhabitants of this Too’veep (land), and recognize that the University is situated on the traditional homelands of the Nung’wu (Southern Paiute People).

SUU Land Acknowledgment

Contact

AIS Conference Committee

Proposal Checklist

Fill out the application to present at the 2021 AIS Conference.

Applications are due by May 1, 2021.

You will need to have the following ready to fill out the application:

Names, titles, affiliations, and contact information for all authors.
Your preferred presentation format as describe in the table following this list.
A title for your submission (20 words or less)
An abstract of 200 words or less, explaining what you intend to present and how you will present it
Two or three clearly defined outcomes for participants.
An explanation, in 75 words or less, of how your presentation relates to the conference theme.
For workshop proposals only: provide an example of at least one activity you plan to provide to make your workshop interactive and hands-on (150 words or less).
For roundtable proposals only: address the topics to be covered and list three questions you plan to use to keep the discussion moving (150 words or less).
Optional: 2-3 hashtags that conference attendees can use to discuss your presentation on social media

AIS 2021 Conference Presentation Formats

Session Type	Description	Duration
Paper presentation	Presentations should cover topics in interdisciplinary studies. Presenters should expect to discuss their ideas rather than read their papers. Presentation slides may be used.	60 minutes (45 min presentation, 15 min Q&A)
Panel discussion	A panel discussion should consist of a moderated conversation in which an invited panel considers a current topic or pressing issue pertaining to interdisciplinary studies and includes audience participation. The discussion should be led by a moderator and planned with specific questions in mind. Panel discussions do not contain presentations.	75 minutes total (60 min panel, 15 min Q&A)
Workshop	Workshops should be organized around pertinent topics that provide active and in-depth learning among participants. Attendees will engage an issue, learn a new skill, or take part in a hands-on learning activity.	120 or 180 minutes
Roundtable	Roundtables should be informal group discussions that give attendees the opportunity to network with others and share information on the roundtable theme. Roundtable discussions are limited to approximately ten individuals per table, including facilitator(s).	50 minutes
Artistic showcase	Artistic pieces should consist of brief theatrical, dance, or musical (vocal or instrumental) performances.	60 minutes max
Poster presentation	Posters should detail topics in interdisciplinary studies. Presenters stand with their poster to answer questions during the poster session. Preferred poster size is 30”x40”, in either portrait or landscape orientation.	2-hour poster session
PechaKucha presentation	PechaKucha presentations comprise your 20 chosen images, shown for 20 seconds each. Presenters make their presentation, related to interdisciplinary studies, with visuals guiding the way. Because images automatically advance every 20 seconds, a polished and practiced speaking presentation is recommended.	400 seconds

We are pleased to offer lower conference registration fees this year because the 2021 AIS Conference is completely virtual.

Already registered, but still need to pay? You can still pay for your registration. You will need to use the same email address you used to register for the conference.

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Fee Schedule

Type	Fee
Regular for AIS Members	$125
Regular for non-AIS Members	$200
Student (Graduate or Undergraduate)	$30