SSHD2017: Society for the Study of Human Devopment 2017 Omni Hotel Providence, RI, United States, October 6-8, 2017 |
Conference website | http://support.sshdonline.org/conference-links/ |
Abstract registration deadline | June 1, 2017 |
Submission deadline | June 1, 2017 |
The Society for the Study of Human Development is an organization of scholars from several different disciplines including human development, psychology, sociology, economics, statistics, and nutrition. We are dedicated toward research and applications for human development policies and programs. We publish the quarterly journal Research in Human Development.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The conference theme is Creativity, Spirituality, and Health across the Lifespan.
All speakers are encouraged to contribute to a vision of a future Developmental Science committed to the optimization of meaning, significance, and positivity in human lives.
The following submission categories are welcome:
- Symposium: SSHD symposium are scheduled for 1 hour and 15 minutes and generally involve either three presentations and a discussant or four presentations.
- Poster Presentations: Presentations are encouraged that provide conference participants with recent advances in research, theory, and methods in developmental science. Posters should provide a clear and succinct message presented in a visual mode.
List of Topics
- life-span human development
- life-course human development
- Health
- Creativity
- Spirituality
Instructions for Authors
Submission Information
Deadline to Submit Symposia Abstracts is May 1, 2017.
Notification regarding symposia acceptance will be emailed by June 1, 2017.
Deadline to Submit Poster Abstracts is June 1, 2017.
Notification regarding poster acceptance will be emailed by June 15, 2017.
There are two tracks for submissions: (1) symposia, and (2) poster presentations.
Symposium. Symposia will be 1 hour and 15 minutes. A symposium begins with brief opening comments by the Chair followed by either three presenters and a discussant or four presenters. This format is designed to allow ample time for lively discussion at the conclusion of the presentations.
The Symposium Organizer(s) must provide their name(s), affiliation(s), and email addresses along with that information for each participant. They must include the title and overview summary of the symposium along with the title and abstract for each participant’s contribution.
Poster Presentations. The first author will provide their name, institutional affiliation, and email address, as well as the name, affiliation, and email address of each additional author per instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS for Submission via Easy Chair
1) Select new submission along the top menu
2) Select the track relevant for your submission (Symposium or Posters). Click "Continue".
- Next provide author information. This will be used in constructing the conference program so please be careful to provide accurate information. Include the name, organization (affiliation) and email addresses of each and every author. Authors may include their personal web page if they opt to do so. This includes each and every author/discussant/chair participating in a symposium.
- For each submission there are two boxes: Title and Abstract.
5) Word limit: All titles are limited to 200 characters. Poster submission abstracts should not exceed 150 words. Symposia submissions: Provide a summary limited to each 250 words. Each abstract: should not exceed 150 words for each submission.
6) Do not include author names in the abstract section. Submissions for posters, and symposia will be blind-reviewed.
7) The program committee asks that you cut and paste an edited and proofread abstract into the abstract window. You must populate both the title and abstract text fields. For symposia submissions, please enter (or cut and paste) the summary information in the abstract window. Then include the TITLE and ABSTRACT for each paper. If there is a Discussant, simply state Discussant and provide their name and affiliation.
8) You must provide 3 keywords.
9) For symposia submissions only: At the bottom of the submission page, you will find a link to upload a PDF file with the summary, and each abstracts included in the symposium. For each participant include provide the Title, Author(s), Affiliation, Abstract. For example:
An Analysis of the Growth of Logic in Modern America. Smith, A. J., All-America University, Anderson, L. B., & Jensen, N. O, Nirvana, U. R.
Abstract. This paper will be presented in a clear and concise fashion, etc.
Questions regarding submission process may be directed to Joseph Fitzgerald (aa1670@wayne.edu), David Henry Feldman, DavidHenry.Feldman@tufts.edu or Kristine Ajrouch (kajrouch@emich.edu)
Invited Speakers
- Presidential Address: Kristine Ajrouch, Eastern Michigan University
- Plenary Speakers:Pamela King, Crystal Park,Robert J. Sternberg, John Weisz
- Plenary Symposium Organizers: Mona Abo-Zena, Liane Gabor, George Scarlett
Contact
Joseph Fitzgerald at aa1670@wayne.edu; David Henry Feldman at DavidHenry.Feldman@tufts.edu;Kristine Ajrouche at kajrouch@emu.edu