[CASL-L] Rutgers Research Invitational

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> From: Joyce Valenza <joycevalenza at gmail.com>
> Date: September 18, 2014 at 9:59:36 AM EDT
> To: "aaslforum at ala.org" <aaslforum at ala.org>
> Subject: [aaslforum] Rutgers Research Invitational
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> Please forgive any cross-posting and please share this opportunity for students/professionals interested in research and/or pursuing an advanced degree: 
> 
> Call for Proposal: Rutgers iSchool Research Invitational  October 17-18, 2014
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> Rutgers University iSchool invites students with in-progress and completed master’s degrees to Rutgers iSchool Research Invitational 2014. The conference focus is to showcase iSchool master’s student research interests (completed, in-progress and 
> prospective work), and to network with our iSchool community. Attendees will present a research poster. They will participate in networking events such as a catered dinner, research presentations by current PhD students, and discussions with iSchool faculty. 
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> The participants will also have a unique opportunity to learn about Rutgers PhD program and the excellent benefits it offers to those interested in pursuing research in iSchools.
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> A complete proposal for participation requires: Poster abstracts of up to 500 words outlining your research interests and any results you have gleaned to-date, a CV, and a cover letter of introduction briefly describing you, your background and career plans. 
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> Applications will be considered by a juried panel of Rutgers faculty based upon thorough completion of the requested materials, depth of coverage, and fit in the iSchool scholarly fields.
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> Selected participants will be reimbursed for up to $300 for travel to Rutgers University. Their hotel for up to two nights and meals will also be covered.
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> Tentative schedule for the event:
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> Friday, October 17: Noon Lunch; Tour of Rutgers; Poster presentations by the 
> participants; Dinner; Optional night out with current Rutgers doctoral students.
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> Saturday, October 18: Breakfast; Presentations by current students and faculty; 
> Research games and exercises in groups; Lunch; Optional tour of the area. 
> 
> Apply today: http://bit.ly/1qlG2Om
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> For more information, contact: Dr. Chirag Shah (chirags at rutgers.edu) 
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> Rutgers iSchool provides an excellent environment for research in areas such as Human Information Behavior; Information Retrieval, Language and Communication; Information Agencies and Artifacts; Learning, Youth, Information and Technology; 
> Social and Community Informatics. The school includes world-renowned faculty who lead and teach in these areas. Their accomplishments are reflected in a large pool of scholarly publications, awards, and grants.
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> Deadline: September 21, 2014
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> Notification of decision: September 26, 2014
> Joyce Kasman Valenza, Ph.D.
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> Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, SC&I        
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> twitter: @joycevalenza
> NeverEndingSearch (School Library Journal) 
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