PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING:
Join OSA and addend the conference.
Keynote speaker
Dr. Jonathan Coley of Oklahoma State University
Present a paper! (Interdisciplinary papers are accepted!)
Student poster competition.
Student essay competition.
Attend sessions of the Oklahoma Political Science Association!
It can be lonely being a sociologist in Oklahoma. Come reconnect with the community.
PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
We invite research papers from all disciplines, including those with an interdisciplinary focus. Any topic related to social interaction, social movements, social problems, social institutions, or related topics is welcome.
Please submit a paper abstract (250 words max) or panel proposal at the link below no later than Oct. 20, 2023.
UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE STUDENT POSTER PRESENTATION CONTEST
Student poster presentations of original empirical research are welcomed.*
At the link below, enter the name of your primary presenter and the title of your poster. Then bring your poster to the conference on Nov. 10. At least one student author must present the poster in person to be eligible for the award.
* Posters co-authored by faculty are not eligible.
All contest participants must pre-register for the conference; those who attend and present posters in person will be reimbursed for conference registration fees.
Awards for the top three student posters will be given:
First place: $75.00
Second place: $50.00
Third place: $25.00
Sign up by Oct. 20.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST
OSA invites essays that address the question: How does the sociological perspective transform society itself?
The sociological imagination was proposed by C Wright Mills in 1959 to illuminate the relationship between an individual's experience and the individual's social context. Over the last 64 years sociologists have gotten very skilled at identifying the impact of culture, social structure, and historic events on the lives and life chances of members. How do we (or how should we) use this knowledge to solve problems or help people flourish?
Essays should be between 600-800 words and should cite at least two credible, empirical research sources for considerations.
Students do not have to attend the conference to enter the contest, but attendance is encouraged.
Prizes for the top three essays will be given:
First place: $75.00
Second place: $50.00
Third place: $25.00
Last date for submission: Oct 20
