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AGS International Graduate Student Conference 2024: Global Boiling Point: Old Problems and New Solutions The American Graduate School in Paris (AGS) is now accepting submissions for its 2024 International Graduate Student Conference on the theme: Global Boiling Point: Old Problems and New Solutions. Date and Location Friday, April 19, 2024 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm CEST At the American Graduate School in Paris Theme and objectives The urgency of addressing environmental challenges on a global scale has never been more imperative. The international community finds itself at a critical juncture, facing a 'Global Boiling Point' (an arresting term coined by the UNSG Antonio Guterres) where the consequences of climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly acute. To tackle these multifaceted issues, the need for innovative and comprehensive solutions has never been greater. As a follow-up to the discussions and debates of COP 28 in Dubai, this conference seeks to encourage participants to expand on enduring challenges and offer fresh perspectives emerging in response to the global environmental crisis. This platform will allow students and professionals to share research findings, exchange insights, and share innovative perspectives to safeguard the planet for the next generation. Through this international dialogue on the environment and its intersection with global politics “Global Boiling Point” seeks to assist in development of meaningful policies, strategies, and actions that will shape our planet's future. To this end we will move toward a sustainable, resilient, and harmonious world, and this conference is a vital step in that direction. The 2024 American Graduate School Conference, "Global Boiling Point: Old Problems and New Solutions" seeks to bring together graduate, postgraduate, and senior undergraduate students, professionals, advocates, and global citizens to engage in a crucial dialogue on the pressing environmental issues from all imaginable IR lenses. This conference invites submissions of academic papers that explore the complex nexus of international relations, environmental challenges, and sustainable solutions. Possible themes and approaches For consideration to present on panels, your paper must be related to the field of International Relations. Possible approaches surrounding the theme of the conference:
Organizers This conference is organized by graduate students enrolled in the American Graduate School’s Ph.D. and MA programs in International Relations and Diplomacy in partnership with Arcadia University. It is coordinated by Shelby Ricketts (M.A. candidate, 2024) and assisted by the Graduate Student Association under the faculty supervision of Professor Ruchi Anand. Selected conference papers will be published in the Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development, an online, open-source, peer-reviewed academic journal published jointly by Arcadia University and the American Graduate School in Paris (https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/agsjournal/). Date and location The AGS International Graduate Student Conference will take place on Friday, April 19th, 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm CEST. It will be held at the American Graduate School in Paris, Reid Hall, 4 Rue de Chevreuse, in the 6th arrondissement Who can submit This is a conference intended for graduate students, but senior undergraduates with academic or professional recommendations (from fields relating to the conference theme) may also apply. How to submit and submission deadlines Abstracts should be 200 to 350 words and submitted electronically to conference@ags.edu as an attachment (Microsoft Word or PDF). The subject line should include the name of the candidate as well as “AGS Conference Abstract Submission.” Please also give a potential, if not finalized, title for your paper/presentation. In addition, please include the following:
Full papers are not necessary but highly suggested before the final presentation to enable discussion by the moderator.
Papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication in the Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development if recommended by the panel moderator. Note that for submissions selected for publication in the Journal, a completed draft will be required two weeks after the conference.
Submission deadlines ● Abstract due by: February 5th, 2024 ● Working draft (as close to completion, as is) due by: April 1st, 2024 Fees and Conditions All presenters (attending in person or virtually) will be required to pay a 50-euro registration fee. This fee will serve as a contribution toward organizational and administrative costs. It does not cover personal costs such as transportation, accommodation, etc. Please note that this fee is non-refundable. All fees are payable online at https://ags.flywire.com. The registration fee is due within 10 days of acceptance of their abstract. Applicants are only fully confirmed after having paid the registration fee, with fees due If accepted candidates cannot attend after confirming their participation in the conference, the registration fee is non-refundable. Attendance for those who do not present a paper is free. The registration fee is waived for AGS students who present a paper. Attendance for those who do not present a paper is free. An RSVP with information about the guest (Name, address, ID #/SS #, Passport #) is required to fulfill security regulations. Please RSVP to conference@ags.edu. Contact and RSVP For any questions about the conference and to RSVP, please contact Renée Stoute by email at conference@ags.edu Graduate School Student Conference Committee |
