4th Annual LGBT Research Symposium
Recentering LGBTQ studies: Emerging conversations in the field
Date: May 19 – 20, 2016
Location: I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Cost: A $30 registration fee will include the methodological workshops and networking event on May 19, and the full day of presentations, as well as, breakfast and lunch on May 20.
Location: I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Cost: A $30 registration fee will include the methodological workshops and networking event on May 19, and the full day of presentations, as well as, breakfast and lunch on May 20.
Keynote Speaker: Juan Battle, PhD, The City University of New York
Dr. Juan Battle is a professor of Sociology, Public Health and Urban Education at the City University of New York. Dr. Battle’s research focuses on race, sexuality and social justice. Currently, Dr. Battle is leading the Social Justice Sexuality initiative, which aims to capture the experiences of LGBT people of color in America through exploration of sociopolitical themes (see http://socialjusticesexuality.com/). We are excited to host Dr. Juan Battle, and look forward to hearing Dr. Battle’s perspective on cultivating social justice for underrepresented individuals within LGBT studies, as well as, methods and considerations for researchers.
Dr. Juan Battle is a professor of Sociology, Public Health and Urban Education at the City University of New York. Dr. Battle’s research focuses on race, sexuality and social justice. Currently, Dr. Battle is leading the Social Justice Sexuality initiative, which aims to capture the experiences of LGBT people of color in America through exploration of sociopolitical themes (see http://socialjusticesexuality.com/). We are excited to host Dr. Juan Battle, and look forward to hearing Dr. Battle’s perspective on cultivating social justice for underrepresented individuals within LGBT studies, as well as, methods and considerations for researchers.
Program: This year’s program builds upon the success of the past three LGBT Research Symposiums that provided researchers with an opportunity to present their own challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned while conducting social science research with LGBT populations. Our theme for 2016 is re-centering LGBT studies. This year’s symposium will begin with methodological workshops followed by a networking event, which will include poster presentations on May 19. The pre-symposium events will offer attendees technical skills, as well as continue to develop a network of LGBTQ scholars and professionals. Attendees are not required to prepare materials in advance. The program for Friday, May 20, 2016 will include the keynote address and a variety of break-out sessions each including 3-4 panel speakers.
The Outstanding Student Paper Award: Students with accepted presentations will have the opportunity to apply for the Outstanding Student Paper Award by April 15, 2016. Financial support for student presenters may be available as funds allow.
The tentative schedule is now available here.
The Outstanding Student Paper Award: Students with accepted presentations will have the opportunity to apply for the Outstanding Student Paper Award by April 15, 2016. Financial support for student presenters may be available as funds allow.
The tentative schedule is now available here.
I Hotel and Conference Center1900 S. 1st St.
Champaign, IL 61820 The conference will once again be held at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, IL. Reserve your rooms early before they book up: http://stayatthei.com/ A block of rooms is being held for our event until April 16, 2016. Mention the event 'LGBTQ3 Conference' to receive the rate of $120 for Wednesday and Thursday nights and $150 for Friday night. |