I hope you’re all looking forward to an amazing conference at London later this month, because we have some fantastic events and opportunities lined up, geared particularly towards grad students. So if you’re looking for some professional development pointers, more information on the field and ICA, or simply to soak up all that great Comm knowledge, be sure to hit these events!
Preconference on Political Communication 2013
First, there’s the Graduate Student Preconference on Political Communication, organized by and at the London School of Economics, on Monday 17 June from 8:30am to 4:00pm. The preconference goals include providing guidance, feedback and professional socialization to political communication graduate students, inviting them to take part in the academic discourse on political communication through ICA, and cultivating a network among young scholars. Featured will be a select group of graduate students working on political communication projects and who will be provided the opportunity to present and discuss their projects in a constructive atmosphere. Also on the agenda is discussing how graduate students can work toward peer reviewed publications and building their CVs.
Preconference on Nonnative English Speakers and Publications
Next, consider attending this great preconference, also on Monday 17 June from 1:00-5:00pm, in the Hilton Meeting Rooms 13, 14, and 15, which is geared at helping nonnative English speakers publish their work in top-ranked communication journals, including the ICA journals. Although using English primary language for scholarly publication and exchange has obvious advantages for scholarly bodies, this arrangement also leads to challenges for scholars for whom English is a second language and who may be less familiar with these publication norms. The purpose of this preconference is to review these issues and provide guidance regarding publication from journal editors, reviewers, and from other scholars for whom English is a second language, who have had substantial success publishing in the major English-language communication journals. In addition to learning more, this preconference should also help you network with senior scholars in the field.
ICA Annual New Member Meeting and Graduate Student Orientation
The annual new member meeting and graduate student orientation will be held on Tuesday 18 June from 10:30-11:45am at the Hilton Metropole’s Balmoral Room. This session is designed for all members and provides an occasion to raise issues regarding the association. It will also include a general overview of ICA as an organization, an overview of the conference and ways to participate in ICA. This is your opportunity to interact with the Executive Committee of ICA and help shape the association and its future direction. Refreshments will be provided.
ICA Graduate Student Reception
Finally, come enjoy a bite and drink at the Grand Union, Paddington, on Tuesday 18 June from 8:00-10:00pm, at the reception held for our graduate student members. Meet other graduate students from various countries and from across subfields, exchange news and views about the conference, and let us know how we can plan better events and professional development opportunities for you.
Bon voyage, and see you soon!
