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Search the 2021 APSA Online Program for more panels and events<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Thursday, September 23<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nAPSA Mentoring and Networking Reception
<\/strong>Virtual<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Tuesday, September 28<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

6:00 a.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m..<\/strong><\/td>\nIntersectionality and Social Movements Virtual Mini-Conference
<\/strong>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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong>Wednesday, September 29<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:00 a.m. <\/strong><\/td>\nIn-Person Short Courses
<\/strong>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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 a.m. <\/strong><\/td>\nIndigenous Politics Virtual Mini-Conference
<\/strong>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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nAPSA Awards Ceremony & Reception
<\/strong>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.\u00a0
WSCC, Ballroom 6C<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong>Thursday, September 30<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

6:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nIndigenous Politics Virtual Mini-Conference
<\/strong>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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nNew Member Breakfast
<\/strong>New members are invited to join us for a breakfast with association leaders. An RSVP\u00a0 was required for this event.
Sheraton, Cirrus
Sponsored by Cambridge University Press<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Plenary Address with Representative Robin Kelly: Congresswoman and Political Scientist
<\/strong>Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Representative of the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois
<\/strong>Virtual<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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12:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

All-Member Business Meeting
<\/strong>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<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:00 p.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nCareer Fair and Coffee
<\/strong>WSCC, Exhibit Hall 4B<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\n117th APSA Annual Meeting Presidential Address: “Engaged Pluralism: The Importance of Commitment”
<\/strong>Janet Box-Steffensmeier, APSA President, The Ohio State University
WSCC, Ballroom 6C & Virtual<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\n117th<\/sup> Annual Meeting Opening Reception
<\/strong>APSA hosts the Opening Reception. All attendees are invited to enjoy hors d\u2019oeuvres and cocktails.
WSCC,\u00a0 6E<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nInternational Attendee Reception
<\/strong>APSA invites all international attendees to this special reception as a welcome to Seattle and the annual meeting.
Sheraton, Cirrus
<\/em>Sponsored by Cambridge University Press<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong>Friday, October 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nLightning Round: Research in Five Graduate Students I
<\/strong>Virtual<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nPlenary Address: Running an Election during a Pandemic
<\/strong>U.S. Election Assistance Commissioner Thomas Hicks
WSCC, Ballroom 6C<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nJohn Gaus Award Lecture and Reception
<\/strong>Christopher Hood, Emeritus Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford University UK
Virtual<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nAPSA Member Appreciation Reception
<\/strong>WSCC, 4B (APSA Lounge)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nAPSA Reception Honoring Women of Color in the Profession
<\/strong>Virtual<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, October 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

6:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nLightning Round: Research in Five: Undergraduate Student Session
<\/strong>Virtual
<\/em>Sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nTLC at APSA \u2013 Teaching & Learning Mini-Conference
<\/strong>Sheraton Grand Ballrooms B & C;\u00a0 Virtual
<\/em>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<\/a><\/strong> for panels and locations.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nGraduate Student Information Fair
<\/strong>Virtual<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nLightning Round: Research Design
<\/strong>Virtual<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nPlenary Address: Appreciating and Leveraging the Diversity of Political Science
<\/strong>Scott Page, University of Michigan
WSCC, Ballroom 6C<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Lightning Round: Research in Five: Graduate Students II
<\/strong>WSCC, Room 620<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:30 p.m. <\/strong><\/td>\nGraduate Student Happy Hour
<\/strong>Graduate students are invited to network with each other and meet informally with APSA officers and council members.
Sheraton, Cirrus<\/em>
Sponsored by Cambridge University Press<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday, October 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

6:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/td>\nLightning Round: Graduate Student Research Session III
<\/strong>Virtual\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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