IJAS proudly introduces five New England states to its conference attendees. Apart from the research presentations stream, you will be able to savor Boston, the heart and soul of Massachusetts. You may also tour -- by private coach and free of charge -- New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Boston is the historic bastion of American democracy and has not ceased to surprise since its first impromtu tea party. During the summer months, academic conferences flourish and multiply in the multi-ethnic city and IJAS invites you to enjoy it all with fellow professors and students. This is a region rich in academic advancement. On a per capita basis, no other capital city in the United States has as many university graduates residing within it. Boston is a celebration for the open academic mind. Our hope is that this experience will spark an interest in you to one day host a visit to this region for your students' educational benefit. IJAS is committed to tear down the silos of academia and integrate education within the larger sphere that encapsules us all.
Boston's Chinatown Gate introduces you to Asia's wonderful delights (Photo by Marciela)
Conference Objectives and Call for Research
This conference has two main objectives. First, to bring academics together in a multidisciplinary setting. There is an increasing realization that each academic discipline cannot thrive on its own without capitalizing on the rapidly developing research and findings across the disciplines. The second main objective is to introduce professors and other academics to New England as an ideal venue for learning and short courses designed for university students. Instead of hosting a summer course on their own campus, our conference participants will learn how to host short summer courses in the Northeast and enlargen the academic experience of their students.
To participate in this conference, please submit an abstract, paper or proposal in one of the following tracks:
Doyle's Cafe is popular with Boston's intellectuals. (Photo by Joe Cascio)
Social Sciences and Humanities,
Business and Economics,
Teaching and Education,
Engineering and Technology,
Physical and Life Sciences, and
Interdisciplinary Studies.
The best paper in each of these six refereed tracks will be recognized through an engraved plaque. The reviewers will select the winning papers.
It is up to each author how much to submit or publish. Some authors may publish only an abstract in the proceedings. Others may prefer to publish a longer format such as a full paper. IJAS does not ask for the authors' copyrights; authors are free to take their presentation work elsewhere and publish it in a journal.
Authors may deliver their work during any of the conference's four days either as a (i) regular presentation, (ii) poster session, or (iii) panel.
Plenary Presentations
Interdisciplinary Research and the Spaces In Between: Building Literate Nations Rosemary Ross Johnston University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Rosemary Ross Johnston
Assessing and Enhancing Student Performance in Policy Simulations Patricia O'Reilly Ryerson University, Canada
Patricia O'Reilly
In Boston's Little Italy, there is always something to celebrate in summer. (Photo: Lorianne DiSabato)
Suffolk University
Suffolk University, like its home city, is alive with intellectualism and cultural acumen. Its emphasis is on teaching, scholarship, and community, and draws its inspiration from what its founder Gleason Archers called "the gospel of self-help and hard work."
With campuses on three continents — in Boston; Madrid, Spain; and Dakar, Senegal — Suffolk is a living monument to global education.
We are impressed by its stellar academic record and its logistics, including conference and lodging facilities for our attendees on campus in the heart of downtown Boston. Everything in central Boston is within walking distance of this university. There is no need whatsoever to rent a car or a taxi . The underground train system within easy access to the university is superb and links to the airport as well.
Boston's famous Public Garden is a stone's throw away from Suffolk University. (Photo: Rick Harris)
Lodging
Suffolk's daily rate for a single room with a semi-private bathroom is $75. For those who are willing to share a room with another person, the rate is $49 per person. The maximum number of occupants per room is two. Both rates include a complimentary breakfast.
Attendees may book their lodging directly with Suffolk University. Click here for the lodging booking form; and here for the lodging terms and conditions.
Bus Trip: Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut (Tue, 23 June)
Right below Eastern Massachusetts lies the tiny state of Rhode Island. Is this state an island? It mainly isn't, consisting primarily of the Providence Plantations which are part and parcel of the American mainland. However, the remaining part of the state is indeed an island and the island's most famous spot is the seaside resort of Newport. A century ago, Newport was the busiest port on the East Coast, and the mansions of the industrial magnates still dominate its skyline. The views from Newport are breathtaking as the waves roll against the low cliffs. The marina adds color to the sea and lovely shops dot the seafront.
The second part of this day tour is Eastern Connecticut. Connecticut may be the wealthiest state in the nation on a per capita basis. Under closer examination, however, the wealth is accumulated on the Western side of the state which feeds off the adjacent New York state and its money-making machine Wall Street. Eastern Connecticut on the other hand is still pristine and until recently lacked business muscle. However, all this is being changed by the Indian tribes that still call this part of the state their ancestral home.
A colonial setting dominates Newport. (Photo: StJenna)
The history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is one of dramatically changing fortunes. Native peoples have continuously occupied Mashantucket in Southeastern Connecticut for over 10,000 years. By the early 17th century, just prior to European contact, the Pequots had approximately 8,000 members and inhabited 250 square miles. In the ensuing decades, the Pequots battled to keep their land. By 1856, illegal land sales had reduced the 989-acre reservation to 213 acres. The tribe looked doomed to extinction.
Fast forward to 1986 when the Tribe opened a bingo operation, followed, in 1992, by the establishment of the first phase of Foxwoods Resort Casino which houses within it the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Today Foxwoods is the largest casino in the world. More than 40,000 guests visit Foxwoods each day. The conference attendees will have the opportunity to explore the various businesses and exhibits nestled inside this 4,700,000 square foot complex which never ceases to surprise.
Welcome to Eastern Connecticut where the world's largest casino is a conglomerate of businesses and attractions. (Photo: Marcus Smith)
Bus Trip: Maine and New Hampshire (Wed, 24 June)
Feast on lobsters in Maine. (Photo: Brent Danley)
For those who would like to step outside the conference premises on this third day of the conference, the private coach will head north to Maine, stopping at Kennebunkport. We will head into town past the spectacular old seafarers' houses, walk around, and then dip our feet wet at the beach. The bus will then travel down the slow road, taking Route 9 through Wells and into Ogunquit. The Marginal Way cliff walk will span from Perkins Cove to the Beach. We will continue down the Shore Drive to Cape Neddick and the Nubble Lighthouse. Kodak moments abound. Long Sands Beach will afford us another look at the ocean, and some salt water taffy. The bus proceeds towards Kittery and the Wiggly Bridge capturing the harbor view from Fort McCleary.
We will make a memorable shopping stop at the Kittery Outlets, famous name stores clustering over an ever-expanding area. For a directory of these stores, click here. About one hour away from Boston, these stores pull buyers from afar with heavy discounts and quality products.
The bus will then visit Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A historic seaport and popular summer tourist destination, Portsmouth was named one of the 2008 Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Join the artists who each summer throng the cafes around Market Square.
Why The Bus Programs Matter
The bus programs directly contribute to conference attendees' teaching, research and study abroad ideas. Click here to see how and why.
A photo collage from Kittery. (Photo: Russ Seidel)
Submit Your Research
To submit your abstract, paper or other proposal for presentation at this conference, click here.
Within two weeks of receiving your paper, we will notify you of the reviewers' acceptance or rejection. If you submit an abstract instead, we will notify you within a matter of days.
If we inform you that it is an acceptance and you would like to publish your research in abstract, summarized or full format in the proceedings, follow the format here. You will get a free copy of the proceedings on a CD-ROM entitled Conference of the International Journal of Arts and Sciences (ISSN 1943-6114).
At the conference, the presentation room will be equipped with a laptop, a digital projector and a projector screen. The laptop will be set up for Powerpoint presentations. Linux and Mac users are asked to save their presentations in a compatible format. In the evolving world of Microsoft, save down to the 97-2003 format in order to ward off any problems. Make sure to bring with you about 10 to 20 hard copies for the attendees.
Boston (June 2009) Conference Registration: Valid for all 4 days Valid for one person for all conference events, on and off conference premises. Receipt issued will state: "IJAS Boston Conference Registration: $340."
Boston (June 2009) Conference Registration: Valid for 1 day only Valid for one person, for one day only, on conference premises.2 Receipt issued will state: "IJAS Boston Conference Basic Registration: $225."
Boston Conference Registration for 2 persons: Valid for all 4 days Joint registration for yourself and a fellow co-author or guest, valid for all conference events, on and off conference premises. Receipt issued will state: "IJAS Boston Conference Full Registration: $540."
Notes: 1 If you prefer to mail a check (instead of making a credit card or regular payment on PayPal), make the check payable to the International Journal of Arts & Sciences, and snail mail it to IJAS, 99 Sleepy Hollow Dr, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864-3236, USA.
2 The one-day option does not extend to activities beyond the conference premises.
In Case of Questions About...
your submission or the conference:
events sponsorship:
lodging:
International Journal of Arts & Sciences Attn: Conferences Department 99 Sleepy Hollow Dr. Cumberland, RI 02864-3236 USA E-mail: conference@internationaljournal.org
Dr. Joseph Bonnici IJAS Conferences Coordinator Vance Hall Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley St New Britain, CT 06050-4010 USA E-mail: bonnicij@ccsu.edu
Suffolk's daily rate for a single room with a semi-private bathroom is $75. For a room shared with another person, the rate is $49 per person. The maximum number of occupants per room is two. Both rates include a complimentary breakfast.
To fill the Suffolk lodging form, click here. For a copy of the lodging terms and conditions, click here.
Down some oysters with beer in ole Boston. (Photo: Wally Gobetz)
