Training, Conferences, Events
Local Conferences and Events
November Annual Forensic Science Conference, Navarro College. Contact persons: Lum Farr, farr@wc.edu, 817-598-6312; Karen Pearson 817-776-239; Don Jacobs, djacobs@wc.edu, 817-598-6431
December Annual Conference:Current Trends in Forensic Sciences sponsored by the Tarrant County Medical Examiners Office in conjunction with Texas Wesleyan University Law School. Held locally. Registration Fee $75 (includes food). Education Credits available. Contact Linda Anderson
lfanderson@tarrantcounty.com or Nannepaga Zachariah nzachariah@tarrantcounty.com Tel 817-920-5700 Ext 155
Annual Meetings of Professional Organizations
The following are just a few of the many national, regional and specialized sociology and criminal justice organizations, each of which has an annual meeting.Southwest Social Science Association is the organization of social scientists in the southwest region. Meetings are held in March or April.
Southwestern Sociological Association is one of the eight affiliates. An annual conference is held in March or April. In 2009 it will be in Denver, Colorado April 8-11.
Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice is the organization of Criminal Justice Professionals in the southwest region. Their annual meeting is held in October.
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences is the national organization for Criminal Justice Professionals. An annual conference is held in various locations around the country. February - March.
American Sociological Association is the national organization of Sociologists. The annual meeting is held in August.
Association for the Sociology of Religion is an organization of sociologists who study religion. Their annual meeting is always held about the same time and place as the American Sociological Association.
American Society of Criminologists An international organization concerned with criminology, embracing scholarly, scientific, and professional knowledge concerning the etiology, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency. Meet in November.
Justice Studies Association All scholars, activists, and practitioners of social and restorative justice are welcome.Meet in May.
British Society of Criminologists The Society aims to further the interests and knowledge of both academic and professional people who are engaged in any aspect of work or teaching, research or public education about crime, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice systems in the United Kingdom.
Sociologists for Women and Society An international organization of sociologists and social scientists who work together to improve the position of women in sociology, and in society.Members include women and men who work in academia, the private sector, government, and other settings.Winter meeting in February.
International AIDS Conference 2008 Meeting in August in Mexico City.
Society for the Scientific Study of Social Problems Scholars, practitioners, advocates, and students interested in the application of critical, scientific, and humanistic perspectives to the study of vital social problems. Annual meeting in August, same city as ASA.
SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING
National Conference for Undergraduate Research - This organization has funding for the NCUR/Lancy Initiative, the goal of which is to provide summer research stipends for students in a wide range of academic disciplines. Details are available on the web site, or contact Tom Werner, Director, NCUR/Lancy Initiative wernert@union.edu.
Research Experience for Undergraduates Program - offers an opportunity for students to acquire advanced research skills and hands-on experience at the University of Texas, Austin.Tuition for 3 hour course, meals, lodging, travel allowance, @2500 stipend. Contact Lynda Gonzales, Program Coordinator, Population Research Center, Main 1800, UT, Austin 78712. lyndag@prc.utexas.edu
Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan - a highly respected research institute that holds various short courses on methodology during the summer months. Email: summers@isr.umich.edu.
University of North Texas Dept. of Anthropology - A grant from National Science Foundation provides a 10 week intensive program teaching social science research methods to students who are members of groups typically underrepresented on college campuses, including ethnic minorities and first generation college students. All expenses paid, including housing and stipend of approximately $3300 for the 10 weeks. Email: dhenry@scs.unt.edu. Doug Henry.
Essex Summer School in Data Analysis and Collection - July -August in England. A six week session of over 60 courses on several different aspects of social science methodology, including recent advances in social science theory. There are also a number of one week courses. Email: sumsch@essex.ac.uk. Dr. Elinor Scarbrough.
Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarships for Rising Juniors - Awards for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. Areas of study include: physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences. U.S. citizen, GPA 3.3, Junior in Fall '04. Stipend of $1000 a month for 9 months; full tuition and fees; for two years. Off campus internship at DHS designated facility required. Email: cur@cur.org JoAnne Connolly-Reiche, Administrative Director.
Other Meetings and Events
Annual Conferences on Prevention of Child Abuse, Email: WTeltow@PreventChildAbuseTexas.org.National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Spring Conferences. Email: hrodenbe@iupui.edu.
Email: secretary@socialcapital-foundation.org.
November 15-19, 2007, in Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.
Christian Scholarship Conferences , Spring Conferences. Email: seminars@calvin.edu.
International Conference on Intercultural Research,
Email: rose815@cc.ntnu.edu.tw
Annual ACFE Fraud Conference and Exhibition,
Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences,
Email: social@hicsocial.org
The International Conference on Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations,
Email: paul.james@diversity-conference.com.
International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities,
Email: tom.nairn@humanitiesconference.com.
Fifth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organisations,
Email: leslie.johnson@managementconference.com.
Third International Conference on the Future of the Book, Email: howard.dare@book-conference.com
