First Call for Papers

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1 First Call for Papers The XXII International Conference of the Society for Human Ecology (SHE) Envisioning Pathways to Just and Sustainable Futures: Celebrating diversity, pursuing integration, and developing livable communities University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines Dear SHE Members and Friends: November 28 December This is the first call for papers for SHE XXII. This conference is meant to be as broadly interdisciplinary as possible bridging science, social science, and policy perspectives with literature, humanities and creative arts. Like previous SHE meetings, it is intended to bring together a diverse group of educators, researchers and practitioners who utilize, or are interested in, interdisciplinary and ecological approaches to all aspects of human ecology education and research across a range of scales. We look forward to a diverse and exciting program with an excellent range of speakers, symposia, round tables, and individual presentations. Symposia and papers on the following themes are especially encouraged; Health, Aging, and Demographic Change Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Food and Water Systems Communities in Transition: Implications for rural resilience, biodiversity, and tourism However, papers on other aspects of human ecology education and research are encouraged.

2 I. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION A. Abstract Preparation Abstract preparation for contributed papers should include: The full title of the paper and name(s), institutional affiliation(s) and address(es) for registered presenter(s). Similar information should be submitted for poster presentations. Those who are organizing symposia should likewise provide information for all presenters in their session, but at this point we only need an abstract for the symposium itself, not individual papers within it. Abstracts should be about words and include three to five key words. Abstracts can be submitted as an attachment or as text. Please send to and in the subject line of the please indicate "SHE Abstract". Early submissions help the conference committee identify emerging themes and design the program. Thus, we encourage early symposia/paper/poster submissions and "draft" abstracts as soon as is possible keeping in mind revisions are always accepted up to the final deadline date. B. Guidelines for Submission 1. Organized Sessions/Symposia: Organized sessions should be designed to fill a 2 hour block and involve 4 presenters. These usually consist of either a group of papers or a thematic discussion/symposium. The organizer is responsible for the coordination of participants. At this point only the session theme and the organizer s name and institution are needed. contact information, institutional affiliations and abstracts for all symposia presenters are required by September 07, Contributed Papers: Individual papers will be grouped on similar issues. Paper presentations (c. 20 minutes in duration) will be placed in 2 hour time slots, with time allotted for end ofsession discussion. Please send presenter(s), titles and institutional information as soon as possible. Submission and review of abstracts is open until September 07, Posters: Space and time will be provided for poster style presentations. Submissions for posters follow the same guidelines as for a contributed paper, e.g. author, title and abstract, but should clearly indicate "poster" in the heading. FINAL DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS IS 07 SEPTEMBER Please send all materials directly to sheconference2017@up.edu.ph

3 II. Conference registration The Society does its best to keep conferences as affordable as possible. The categories and rates are as below. The conference fee includes conference registration, including SHE membership if required, lunches and morning and afternoon snacks, and welcome reception. The conference dinner is optional at cost (to be advised). A range of social activities, conference tours, and dining options will be made available, payable directly to the provider. Registration Fees Professional SHE member (with 2017 SHE membership already paid) $230 Student/Dev Nation SHE member (with 2017 membership already paid) $130 Professional Non member (includes a 2017 SHE membership) $290 Student/Dev Nation Non member (includes a 2017 SHE membership) $160 Note: Early (reduced rate) Registration Deadline is October 2 ND All registrations after October 2 nd, including on site registrations, will include an additional fee of $ Online registration (preferred) is available here, or via the SHE website III. Travel and Accommodation Information Information about travel to Los Baños and accommodations will be sent to all participants and posted on the SHE web page This will be updated regularly. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: All international participants and local participants (by request) will be provided airport transfers from your nominated terminal at Manila Airport to UP Los Banos. Where possible, a group pick up will be arranged so that the cost is divided by the number of delegates being picked up. If necessary, an individual pick up for approx. Php3800 or USD76 can be arranged. An official conference organizer will be assigned to fetch you upon arrival in the airport. Other transport options to UP Los Banos, such as cabs, uber, and grab, are available but are not advisable and likely to be expensive. ACCOMMODATION: The Conference organizer will facilitate your bookings at the following suggested hostel/dorm/hotel, with these rates as a guide. Please inform us of your preferred rooms and accommodations so we may facilitate your bookings at the conference discount rate by ing to sheconference2017@up.edu.ph with ACCOMMODATION as subject heading. (Note that you cannot book a room through the conference registration link.)

4 HOTEL within UPLB (walking distance to conference venue) SEARCA Residence Hotel UP CEC Hostel Obdulia Sison Hall or Continuing Education Center Details and amenities Deluxe Rooms With aircon, private bathroom, internet and TV Single occupancy Double to Triple occupancy Economy rooms NO TV or private bathroom Single occupancy Double to Triple occupancy Aircon, private bathroom Triple occupancy Double occupancy COST in PHP and USD PhP50 : 1 USD PHP1760 or USD35.2 /night PHP2320 or USD46.4/night PHP770 or USD15.4/night PHP1330 or USD 26.6/night PHP980 or USD19.6 /night PHP850 or USD17/night Deluxe Room Aircon, private bathroom Double or single PHP1900 or USD38/night UP Intl Hostel/ ACCI Audi Aircon, private bath Triple occupancy Double occupancy PHP980 or USD 19.6 /night PHP850 or USD17/night POSTCONFERENCE TOURS: Human Ecology alumni network has been activated to assist you on arranged conference tours. These will be directly paid to the travel or tour package organizer and is optional.

5 IV. DEADLINE SUMMARY Final Program Submission and Abstract Deadline September 07, 2017 Abstract Acceptance and Confirmation not later than September 30, 2017 Early Bird (Reduced Rate) Conference Registration Oct 15, 2017 Finally, we are pleased to get contact information of colleagues who you think should receive an invitation for the conference at Conference announcements and updates will be posted on the SHE website at and you can follow us on Facebook, or Thank you for your ideas and assistance. SHE XXII Conference Committee