Call for Participation at the 2019 Annual Conference of the
Pacific Chapter of American Association for Public Opinion Research (PAPOR)
When: December 5-6, 2019
Where: Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, CA
Submissions for the 2019 Annual Conference of the Pacific Chapter of the American Association for Public Opinion Research are now open. PAPOR enthusiastically welcomes submissions for panel presentations on any topic related to public opinion research, theory, or methodology. We encourage participation from all sectors engaged in public opinion and public policy research, including academia, government, private sector, and non-profit.
The 2019 conference will feature five panel sessions with three to five presenters in each, along with two short courses and a plenary event. View the agendas from our recent conferences on our website: http://www.papor.org/events/annual-conference/past-conferences/
NEW in 2019: To encourage student participation, one panel will be reserved for presentations given by graduate and undergraduate students. This student-only panel is intended to give young researchers an opportunity to share their work and receive feedback in a professional setting. Submissions from students who are new to PAPOR and/or are first-time presenters are welcome. The conference will also feature networking opportunities for students and professionals alike.
Abstract Submission Process
All abstracts must be no longer than 300 words and must be received no later than midnight (PDT) on October 4, 2019. Abstracts should be submitted online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PAPOR2019
Panel Moderators
The PAPOR conference is made possible thanks to the help of many volunteers, including those who moderate each of the panel sessions. Moderators are responsible for introducing each presenter and keeping the session running on time. If you are planning to attend the conference and would like to serve as one of our panel moderators, please email confchair@papor.org with the subject line “PAPOR moderator” to indicate your interest. We would appreciate it!
If you would like to organize a panel on a particular theme, please email confchair@papor.org with a proposal detailing the suggested panel topic and the names of two to three potential presenters. Panel organizers will work with the conference chair and associate conference chair to recruit and select presenters for their panel.
Student Paper Competition
PAPOR encourages students to submit papers related to surveys, public opinion, or market research for the annual Student Paper Competition. Papers must have been authored by graduate or undergraduate students currently attending colleges and universities within PAPOR’s region. Email your paper by midnight (PDT) on October 15, 2019 to the PAPOR Student Paper Chair at studentpaper@papor.org. The first-place winner will receive a cash award and some travel expenses, and the first- and second-place winners will receive a one-year complimentary PAPOR membership and a guaranteed presentation spot on the annual conference program. For more information, visit: http://www.papor.org/resources/student-paper-competition/
Please note: submission to the paper competition is not required for a student’s abstract to be accepted as a panel presentation.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship is a great way to publicize your organization and support public opinion research. If you or your organization is interested in becoming a PAPOR sponsor, we have several different levels of sponsorship to consider. Please contact our Sponsorship Chair at sponsorship@papor.org for more information on how to become a PAPOR sponsor.
We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!
Laura Wronski
PAPOR Conference Chair
Erin Pinkus
PAPOR Associate Conference Chair