“Sowing Human Ecological Futures: Vision, Justice, and Diversity” 

November 5 – 8, 2023

Tucson, Arizona USA

Call for Submissions:

Dear SHE Members and Friends:

– Take part in a diverse international and interdisciplinary gathering.                                                    – Contribute to a wide range of formal and informal exchanges in a relaxed atmosphere.                      – Enjoy the beautiful southwestern environment and University of Arizona campus

The program for SHE XXV is well under way. Many thanks to everyone who responded to the initial call for preliminary program contributions.  Additional contributions are encouraged up to the FINAL DEADLINE of JULY 31.

Like previous SHE meetings, it is intended to bring together a diverse group of educators, researchers and practitioners who utilize, or are interested in, interdisciplinary and ecological approaches. We look forward to a diverse and exciting program with an excellent range of speakers, symposia, round-tables and individual presentations.  

1. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  –  (confirmed so far)   

Yuria Celidwen Senior Fellow, Othering & Belonging Institute, University of California-Berkeley The “Ethics of Belonging” of Indigenous Contemplative Traditions

Linda Kalof Michigan State University Reflections on Animal Studies: A Conversation

Khadeeja Naseem State Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Technology (Maldives) Islands in Transition – Resilience Through Climate Uncertainties in the Journey of Democracy

David Pellow University of California - Santa Barbara Key Debates and New Directions in Environmental Justice

Suzanne Pierre Founding Director of Critical Ecology Lab Colonization, Enslavement, and Cross-Scale Ecological Change: Critical Quantification of Global Change

Thomas E. Sheridan University of Arizona The Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan: The Political Ecology of Ranching,  Real Estate Development, and Large-Landscape Conservation in the Modern West

II. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION 

As the submission deadline approaches (July 31), it is important that the conference planning committee has all symposia materials, abstracts, presentation titles, and authors’ information in hand.  If you have already submitted an abstract, then you do not have to resubmit. However, you may wish to take this opportunity to re-send your abstract if you want to update or modify it.

Note:  If you have responded, via email reply, to a previous SHE-XXV announcement, you may ignore this and forthcoming general announcements.  Your information has been placed on the program committee’s ‘active file’, and you will be contacted directly by Mike Kimball, SHE-XXV conference chair.

III.  CONFERENCE TOPICS

SHE meetings rely heavily on the suggestions and contributions of participants.  Our aim is to make this event as broadly interdisciplinary as possible - bridging science, social science, and policy perspectives - with literature, humanities, and creative arts.  Contributions from all areas of human ecology - theory, education, research, and practice - are welcomed.  Examples of recent SHE Conference sub-themes include, but are not limited to:

Sustainability Issues ~ Teaching Human Ecology ~ Environmental Design ~ Conservation Psychology ~ Food Systems/Food Security ~ Literature and Ecology ~ Water-use Policy ~ Human-Animal Interactions ~ Collaborative Planning ~ Urban Ecology ~ Climate Change ~ Environmental Arts ~ Historical Ecology ~ Eco-Spirituality ~ Environmental Health ~ Traditional Ecological Knowledge ~  Political Ecology … and more…

IV.  FORMS OF PARTICIPATION

            Thematic Symposium:  These organized Sessions should fill a 1 ½ hour block and involve up to 4 speakers.  Session organizers are invited to propose a theme or set of papers that expand on one of the conference themes noted above; other session topics are also welcome. The organizer is responsible for the coordination of participants. At this point, only provide session summary information and the names of your intended sessions speakers. Abstracts for the individual speaker’s papers are not yet needed.

            Individual Paper Presentation: Contributed papers will be grouped on similar issues with time allotted for delivery and follow-up discussion, in a format similar to a symposium session (e.g., 4 papers per 1 ½ hour time block).  Only a working title and the name and institution of presenters is needed now.

            Roundtable Discussion Groups: These groups are arranged by the conference committee to encourage exchange of ideas among participants.  Usually, one or two discussion leaders are designated and 6 - 10 participants are assigned to a thematic roundtable.  If you would like to be placed on a Roundtable Discussion Group, please reply with your areas of expertise/interest.

            Making a Poster: Space and time will be provided for poster style presentations.  Submissions for posters follow the same guidelines as a contributed paper, (e.g. author, title and abstract).  But only the presenter’s name and tentative title are needed at this time.

            Ignite (Pecha-Kucha Style) Presentations:  Time slots will be available for Ignite presentations. These are rapid-fire, visually rich, PowerPoint presentations, in which 20 slides are set to advance every 15 seconds for a presentation of exactly 5  minutes. Presentations can be in-person or online. Online presentations can be live-streamed or pre-recorded, but if pre-recorded the presenter is expected to join for the Q and A session following their presentation. Ignite sessions will involve up to 10 presentations in an hour-and-a-half session and so feature about half an hour of audience discussion. These sessions are particularly suited to student project reporting but are also open to others. However, if you are also intending to give a full paper presentation you need to make that clear when you submit your proposal as there may not be room in the conference schedule for you to do both.

V. ABSTRACT PREPARATION

Abstract preparation for contributed papers should include: The full title of the paper and name(s), institutional affiliation(s) and email address(es) of the registered presenter(s). Similar information should be submitted for poster presentations. Those  proposing  organized sessions/symposia should likewise provide information for all presenters in their session, but at this point we only need an abstract for the symposium itself, not individual papers within it.

Abstracts should be about 150‐200 words and include 3 - 5 key words. They may be submitted as an email attachment or email text to shexxvconference@societyforhumanecology.org In the subject line of the email please indicate "Symposium Abstract", “Paper Abstract”, “Poster Abstract”, or “Pecha Kucha Presentation”.

Early submissions help the conference committee identify emerging themes and design the program. Thus, we encourage early symposia/paper/poster submissions and "draft" abstracts as soon as is possible — keeping in mind revisions are always accepted up to the final deadline date.

VI. IMPORTANT DATES  

- Abstract Submission Deadline: July 31, 2023 

- Registration Deadline (earlybird): September 10, 2023 

 VII. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

The Society does its best to keep conferences as affordable as possible. The categories and rates are as below. The conference fee includes registration (including SHE membership if required), the welcoming reception, a mid-conference reception, morning and afternoon coffee/snacks, and the banquet dinner. A range of social activities, tours, and dining options will also be made available, payable directly to the provider.

Registration Fees

Professional SHE member (with 2023 SHE membership already paid) $275

Student/Dev. Nation SHE member (with 2023 membership already paid) $120

Professional Non‐member (includes a 2023 SHE membership) $345

Student/Dev. Nation Non‐member (includes a 2023 SHE membership) $155

Note: Earlybird (reduced‐rate) Registration Deadline is September 10, 2023.  All registrations after September 10, including on‐site registrations, will include an additional fee of $25.00.

Online registration (preferred) is available here, https://cvent.me/NXr1xW  Alternatively, participants may also register via this down-loadable Conference Registration Form (here). 

VIII.   CONTACT INFORMATION 

All conference related inquiries, submissions and replies should be sent directly to shexxvconference@societyforhumanecology.org Continuously updated information about the conference (e.g., the developing program, keynoter details, payment procedures, accommodation information, etc.) will be posted here, on the SHE website. 

IX. CONFERENCE NETWORKING: Are there other individuals or groups who should be invited to participate?  We are pleased to get email addresses of friends, colleagues, or list-serves you think should also receive an invitation to attend this conference.

X. TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

General Information

Conference Venue -- The SHE-XXV meeting will take place on the University of Arizona campus, in the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2) – a LEED platinum-certified building that incorporates cutting-edge design epitomizing the university's dedication to sustainability in higher education.  This five-story building contains offices, classrooms, auditoriums and gathering rooms for public programs, in addition to a café and a stunning central courtyard that foster circulation and gathering.  ENR2 is part of U of A's commitment to interdisciplinary research and studies that focus on earth science, environmental programs, and natural resources. 

Accommodations 

SHE-XXV has arranged for a block of special reduced-rate rooms with the nearby Graduate Tucson Hotel for the four nights of the conference (November 5 – 8).  To take advantage of this arrangement, please use the following web link to make your reservations: November 2023 International Society of Human Ecology Graduate Tucson Hotel Reservation Booking Link  The number of special-rate rooms is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.  For attendees who choose to stay elsewhere, Tucson has a wide range of hotel options that can be explored via Google, Kayak, Expedia, Trivago, Hotels.com, etc.

Travel

Tucson International Airport (TUS) is served by major U.S. airlines, e.g. Alaska, Delta, American, Southwest, United, etc.  The airport – about eight miles from the University campus – offers numerous car rental options, as well as a range of shuttle services, taxis, Lift, Uber, etc. 

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Arizona’s largest airport – 115 miles from Tucson – provides additional travel options for conference attendees.  The airport has car rental services as well as several Phoenix-Tucson bus or shuttle options via Greyhound, Groome Transportation, and Flixbus websites.

Special Note for Air Travelers:  The University of Arizona is a member of the PAC-12 College Football Conference and will be hosting a game with the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) on Saturday November 4, the day before SHE-XXV commences.  The event will impact air travel and hotel availability in the vicinity of the University – especially for early arrivers – but not on the actual days/nights of our meeting.  We urge all conference participants to make their accommodation and travel plans as early as possible, whether you plan to arrive via either TUC or PNX airports.  For conference attendees utilizing the Nov. 5 – 9 Graduate Hotel special rates, who come to Tucson before our SHE meeting commences, please be prepared to utilize a hotel not in the immediate university neighborhood -- until after gameday.

Thank you for your ideas and assistance.  Mike Kimball Program Chair - SHE-XXV (President-Elect)

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