Program Highlights

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Thursday, September 23

4:00 p.m.APSA Mentoring and Networking Reception
Virtual

Tuesday, September 28

6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m..Intersectionality and Social Movements Virtual Mini-Conference
The Intersectionality and Social Movements Virtual Mini-Conference is a series of theme panels that will take place on Tuesday from 6:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. with sessions starting at 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.

 Wednesday, September 29

9:00 a.m. In-Person Short Courses
These pre-conference, professional day features a variety of short courses sponsored by APSA Organized Sections, Related Groups, and other affiliate organizations. They require pre-registration.
10:00 a.m. Indigenous Politics Virtual Mini-Conference
The Indigenous Politics Virtual Mini-Conference is a series of theme panels that will start on Wednesday at 10 a.m., followed by a second session at 2 p.m. Three additional sessions will happen on Thursday.
6:00 p.m.APSA Awards Ceremony & Reception
The ceremony honors the 2020 and 2021 APSA Award recipients for their contributions to the discipline. The Awards Ceremony will be available to view virtually on the platform, and an in-person reception (invite-only) will be held onsite in Seattle for both 2020 and 2021 award winners. 
WSCC, Ballroom 6C

 Thursday, September 30

6:00 a.m.Indigenous Politics Virtual Mini-Conference
The Indigenous Politics Virtual Mini-Conference will start on Wednesday at 10 a.m., followed by a second session at 2 p.m. On Thursday, sessions will start at 6:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.New Member Breakfast
New members are invited to join us for a breakfast with association leaders. An RSVP  was required for this event.
Sheraton, Cirrus
Sponsored by Cambridge University Press
10:00 a.m.

Plenary Address with Representative Robin Kelly: Congresswoman and Political Scientist
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Representative of the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois
Virtual

 

12:00 p.m.

All-Member Business Meeting
All APSA members are encouraged to attend the APSA General Membership Meeting, the official business meeting of the Association. This event is an opportunity for members to learn about the business of the Association and express their views.
Virtual
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Career Fair and Coffee
WSCC, Exhibit Hall 4B
6:30 p.m.117th APSA Annual Meeting Presidential Address: “Engaged Pluralism: The Importance of Commitment”
Janet Box-Steffensmeier, APSA President, The Ohio State University
WSCC, Ballroom 6C & Virtual
7:30 p.m.117th Annual Meeting Opening Reception
APSA hosts the Opening Reception. All attendees are invited to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
WSCC,  6E
8:30 p.m.International Attendee Reception
APSA invites all international attendees to this special reception as a welcome to Seattle and the annual meeting.
Sheraton, Cirrus
Sponsored by Cambridge University Press

 Friday, October 1

10:00 a.m.Lightning Round: Research in Five Graduate Students I
Virtual
12:00 p.m.Plenary Address: Running an Election during a Pandemic
U.S. Election Assistance Commissioner Thomas Hicks
WSCC, Ballroom 6C
2:00 p.m.John Gaus Award Lecture and Reception
Christopher Hood, Emeritus Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford University UK
Virtual
3:00 p.m.APSA Member Appreciation Reception
WSCC, 4B (APSA Lounge)
4:30 p.m.APSA Reception Honoring Women of Color in the Profession
Virtual

 Saturday, October 2

6:00 a.m.Lightning Round: Research in Five: Undergraduate Student Session
Virtual
Sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha
8:00 a.m.TLC at APSA – Teaching & Learning Mini-Conference
Sheraton Grand Ballrooms B & C;  Virtual
The fifth Teaching and Learning Mini-Conference at APSA seeks to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning, equip faculty with new techniques and resources for teaching, and enhance the role of teaching in the discipline of political science.
See TLC at APSA page for panels and locations.
9:00 a.m.Graduate Student Information Fair
Virtual
10:00 a.m.Lightning Round: Research Design
Virtual
12:00 p.m.Plenary Address: Appreciating and Leveraging the Diversity of Political Science
Scott Page, University of Michigan
WSCC, Ballroom 6C

4:00 p.m.

 

Lightning Round: Research in Five: Graduate Students II
WSCC, Room 620
6:30 p.m. Graduate Student Happy Hour
Graduate students are invited to network with each other and meet informally with APSA officers and council members.
Sheraton, Cirrus
Sponsored by Cambridge University Press

 Sunday, October 3

6:00 a.m.Lightning Round: Graduate Student Research Session III
Virtual