Conference Announcement by SITAR Vice President, Sandro Sodano
Sandro Sodano,
University of Buffalo
SITAR’s 16th annual
conference will be held in Park City, Utah from May 31st–June 1st
2013. This year’s meeting holds an historical significance for SITAR. In 1998,
Snowbird, Utah was the site of the first annual SITAR conference. This
conference was the first of its kind to be entirely devoted to interpersonal
process and it was hosted by Lorna Benjamin, a founding member of SITAR.
We are delighted to announce that the 16th annual SITAR conference will begin on the day following a special event. A Festschrift in honor of Professor Benjamin is being planned for May 30th. This event will be sponsored by the Psychology Department of the University of Utah, and held at the SITAR conference hotel. Further details about this day-long event will be forthcoming. We hope you will consider attending this special event in addition to the upcoming SITAR conference.
The deadline for SITAR conference proposal submissions will be on February 15th 2013 and notice of decision will be given by March 1st 2013. Sandro Sodano will serve as the chair of the conference and can be contacted with any questions about submissions ([email protected]). Please note that the proposal submission process has been moved online this year (see Call for Submissions). Information about the conference can be found online at (http://sitar2013conference.weebly.com). We look forward to seeing you in Park City!
We are delighted to announce that the 16th annual SITAR conference will begin on the day following a special event. A Festschrift in honor of Professor Benjamin is being planned for May 30th. This event will be sponsored by the Psychology Department of the University of Utah, and held at the SITAR conference hotel. Further details about this day-long event will be forthcoming. We hope you will consider attending this special event in addition to the upcoming SITAR conference.
The deadline for SITAR conference proposal submissions will be on February 15th 2013 and notice of decision will be given by March 1st 2013. Sandro Sodano will serve as the chair of the conference and can be contacted with any questions about submissions ([email protected]). Please note that the proposal submission process has been moved online this year (see Call for Submissions). Information about the conference can be found online at (http://sitar2013conference.weebly.com). We look forward to seeing you in Park City!
2013 Conference Location
Utah Olympic Park
Park City (http://www.parkcity.org) and the surrounding area are best known for winter activities—Utah Olympic Park and several area ski resorts were hosts to the 2002 Winter Olympics. However, nestled in the Wasatch Mountains, Park City also has a thriving summer season, as well. SITAR’s conference will be occurring near the close of the “shoulder season” marking the transition between the winter and summer tourism seasons. This means that all of the breathtaking scenery that Park City and the surrounding area have to offer can be enjoyed at very modest rates.
The SITAR conference will be held at the Park City Marriott, whose website is: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/slcpc-park-city-marriott/. A block of rooms is being made available to SITAR at a discounted rate. These rooms are available at the discounted rate from May 27th to June 4th. However, the discounted rate is subject to room availability—so book early! **This rate is NOT available online; it can only be claimed by calling the hotel directly at 800-234-9003 and making your reservations by Wednesday May 1, 2013. You must also identify yourself as a member of the SITAR group when you call**
Park City is an historic silver mining town that was founded in 1869. Park City was transformed into a world class resort area as host of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Today, Park City's Historic Main Street remains the site of quaint shops, art galleries, fine dining, and bars and night clubs.
Park City provides free shuttle bus service (running daily every 20 minutes) between the conference hotel site and Main Street as well as to the majority of the area’s sites of interest.
Information about Park City local buses: http://www.visitparkcity.com/visitors/transportation/shuttles-buses-and-taxis/
Park City Webcam: http://www.visitparkcity.com/visitors/web-cameras/
Park City is a short ride (30 – 40 minutes) from the Salt Lake City Airport. The greater Salt Lake City area includes a variety of attractions, and is the location of the University of Utah. Park City and Salt Lake City are great vacation destinations in and of themselves, but they are also a great starting point for extended tours of Utah’s many National Parks and other attractions. A particularly attractive location, about 4 hours from Salt Lake City and Park City is Moab, Utah – home to Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and world class outdoor activities (hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and leisurely touring, as well). Links are provided for those who may be interested in extending their SITAR trip to include a vacation in the surrounding area. Tim Smith of the University of Utah and long-time Park City resident ([email protected]) would be happy to provide informal consultations about travel, restaurants, lodging, and outdoor activities for anyone interested in exploring the surrounding area.
Information about visiting Utah National Parks: http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/
Information about the Salt Lake City area: http://www.visitsaltlake.com/
Attractions on the University of Utah Campus: http://nhmu.utah.edu/
Information about Moab, Utah: http://www.discovermoab.com/
The SITAR conference will be held at the Park City Marriott, whose website is: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/slcpc-park-city-marriott/. A block of rooms is being made available to SITAR at a discounted rate. These rooms are available at the discounted rate from May 27th to June 4th. However, the discounted rate is subject to room availability—so book early! **This rate is NOT available online; it can only be claimed by calling the hotel directly at 800-234-9003 and making your reservations by Wednesday May 1, 2013. You must also identify yourself as a member of the SITAR group when you call**
Park City is an historic silver mining town that was founded in 1869. Park City was transformed into a world class resort area as host of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Today, Park City's Historic Main Street remains the site of quaint shops, art galleries, fine dining, and bars and night clubs.
Park City provides free shuttle bus service (running daily every 20 minutes) between the conference hotel site and Main Street as well as to the majority of the area’s sites of interest.
Information about Park City local buses: http://www.visitparkcity.com/visitors/transportation/shuttles-buses-and-taxis/
Park City Webcam: http://www.visitparkcity.com/visitors/web-cameras/
Park City is a short ride (30 – 40 minutes) from the Salt Lake City Airport. The greater Salt Lake City area includes a variety of attractions, and is the location of the University of Utah. Park City and Salt Lake City are great vacation destinations in and of themselves, but they are also a great starting point for extended tours of Utah’s many National Parks and other attractions. A particularly attractive location, about 4 hours from Salt Lake City and Park City is Moab, Utah – home to Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and world class outdoor activities (hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and leisurely touring, as well). Links are provided for those who may be interested in extending their SITAR trip to include a vacation in the surrounding area. Tim Smith of the University of Utah and long-time Park City resident ([email protected]) would be happy to provide informal consultations about travel, restaurants, lodging, and outdoor activities for anyone interested in exploring the surrounding area.
Information about visiting Utah National Parks: http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/
Information about the Salt Lake City area: http://www.visitsaltlake.com/
Attractions on the University of Utah Campus: http://nhmu.utah.edu/
Information about Moab, Utah: http://www.discovermoab.com/
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Society for Interpersonal Theory and Research (SITAR)
Sixteenth Annual Meeting, Park City, Utah
May 31- June 1, 2013
Categories of Submissions
Posters*: Posters are used to report a completed research project, pilot study, or work-in-progress. Please submit an abstract (300 words maximum).
Papers*: Papers are generally used to present a completed research study. Theoretical and methodological papers will also be considered. In each paper session, 20 minutes will be allotted to each contribution, plus 5 minutes of discussion. Please submit an abstract (300 words maximum).
*If you have no preference between presenting your work as a paper or a poster, please indicate so.
Panels: Panels should include three related presentations focused on a common theme. Each presentation should last 15 to 20 minutes, with 20 minutes of planned, open discussion. Each panel should have a moderator (generally the organizer of the panel) and three participants, one of whom can be a discussant. Please submit a 300 word summary of the panel, plus separate abstracts (300 words max.) for each presentation.
Open Discussion: These 60-minute sessions will be devoted to an informal discussion on a topic of general interest to the membership. Two or three participants should be named who will agree to lead or facilitate the discussion. To propose an open discussion, please submit, as the abstract, a 300–500 word description of the topic and also the names of two or three participants.
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS ON-LINE
All proposal submissions will occur on-line through the SITAR CONFERENCE SUBMISSION LINK
An alternative link to copy & paste into your browser: https://gsewebvm.gse.buffalo.edu/gse-survey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=744K9nl
Your contact information is required when submitting a proposal. You will also need to provide the names of all co-authors and their affiliations.
* * * DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS February 15, 2013 * * *
Graduate Student Travel Grants
A limited number of travel grants for SITAR graduate student members will be available. To apply for a travel grant, check the box “Consider me for a SITAR Graduate Student Travel Grant” during the online submission of your proposal for the annual conference. An applicant will need to be a graduate student member of SITAR or become a student member in order to be considered for an award. Link goes here.
Wiggins Graduate Student Research Award
To be considered for the Wiggins Research Award, students should indicate their desire to participate by checking the box for the phrase “Enroll me in the Wiggins Award Competition” during the online submission of your proposal. Please see the conference website for more information on eligibility. Link goes here.
For questions or concerns about submitting a proposal, please contact the Program Chair:
Sandro M. Sodano, Ph.D.
Department of Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology
University at Buffalo-SUNY
409 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260-1000
Phone: 716 645 1131 - Fax: 716 645 6616
[email protected]
Sixteenth Annual Meeting, Park City, Utah
May 31- June 1, 2013
Categories of Submissions
Posters*: Posters are used to report a completed research project, pilot study, or work-in-progress. Please submit an abstract (300 words maximum).
Papers*: Papers are generally used to present a completed research study. Theoretical and methodological papers will also be considered. In each paper session, 20 minutes will be allotted to each contribution, plus 5 minutes of discussion. Please submit an abstract (300 words maximum).
*If you have no preference between presenting your work as a paper or a poster, please indicate so.
Panels: Panels should include three related presentations focused on a common theme. Each presentation should last 15 to 20 minutes, with 20 minutes of planned, open discussion. Each panel should have a moderator (generally the organizer of the panel) and three participants, one of whom can be a discussant. Please submit a 300 word summary of the panel, plus separate abstracts (300 words max.) for each presentation.
Open Discussion: These 60-minute sessions will be devoted to an informal discussion on a topic of general interest to the membership. Two or three participants should be named who will agree to lead or facilitate the discussion. To propose an open discussion, please submit, as the abstract, a 300–500 word description of the topic and also the names of two or three participants.
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS ON-LINE
All proposal submissions will occur on-line through the SITAR CONFERENCE SUBMISSION LINK
An alternative link to copy & paste into your browser: https://gsewebvm.gse.buffalo.edu/gse-survey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=744K9nl
Your contact information is required when submitting a proposal. You will also need to provide the names of all co-authors and their affiliations.
* * * DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS February 15, 2013 * * *
Graduate Student Travel Grants
A limited number of travel grants for SITAR graduate student members will be available. To apply for a travel grant, check the box “Consider me for a SITAR Graduate Student Travel Grant” during the online submission of your proposal for the annual conference. An applicant will need to be a graduate student member of SITAR or become a student member in order to be considered for an award. Link goes here.
Wiggins Graduate Student Research Award
To be considered for the Wiggins Research Award, students should indicate their desire to participate by checking the box for the phrase “Enroll me in the Wiggins Award Competition” during the online submission of your proposal. Please see the conference website for more information on eligibility. Link goes here.
For questions or concerns about submitting a proposal, please contact the Program Chair:
Sandro M. Sodano, Ph.D.
Department of Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology
University at Buffalo-SUNY
409 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260-1000
Phone: 716 645 1131 - Fax: 716 645 6616
[email protected]