Participants may submit proposals for these categories
Thematic Papers
- Explore the meeting theme pertaining to the future of sociology and the value of sociology in changing times. These papers may be thought pieces broad in scope or research-based studies.
Research Papers
- Focus on any area of sociological work that may or may not relate to the conference theme.
Panel Sessions or Workshops
- May be thematic or address an array of issues sociologists face in the course of their work (e.g. teaching, service, research, applied). Panels or workshops addressing other faculty or student-related concerns (such as career preparation or internships) will also be considered. Individual submissions or entire panel proposals are welcomed.
Poster Sessions
- Highlights the research and creative activity among faculty and graduate students. Graduate students are encouraged to participate even if they are only in the beginning stages of their studies. Graduate students who present posters will be eligible for first or second place awards.
Author Meets Critic Sessions
- Bring authors of recent books contributing to the discipline of sociology together with discussants to provide different viewpoints on the book(s).
Guidelines & Deadline for Submitting Proposals
Email proposals to Dr. Lisa Eargle (leargle@fmarion.edu). Please include “SCSA 2027” in the subject line. Submissions are now being accepted. Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
Please use the following guidelines when submitting proposals:
Thematic Paper or Research Paper
- Working title for the paper [15 words or fewer]
- Brief description of the substantive focus [150 words or fewer]
- Author(s) [include full name(s), email address(es) and institutional affiliation(s) (if any)]
- Designation of the paper type: Thematic Paper or Research Paper
Panel Session or Workshop
- Working title for the panel session or workshop [15 words or fewer]
- Brief description of the substantive focus [150 words or fewer]
- Session organizer(s) [include full name(s), email address(es) and institutional affiliation(s) (if
- any)]
- A list of potential participants [include full names and institutional affiliations (if any)]
Poster Session
- Working title for the poster presentation [15 words or fewer]
- Brief description of the substantive focus [150 words or fewer]
- Author(s) [include full name(s), email address(es) and institutional affiliation(s) (if any)]
- Academic status: Graduate student or faculty member
Author Meets Critics
- Title and author of book [include publisher and publication date]
- Brief statement about the book’s relevance to the discipline of sociology
- Session organizer(s) [The book author(s) organizes the session, although a moderator
- may be appointed; include full name(s), email address(es) and institutional affiliation(s) (if any)]
- A list of potential discussants for the panel