Dates: October 2-4 2008 
Application Deadline: March 31, 2008
Location: Ohio State University
Website: http://psweb.sbs.ohio-state.edu/faculty/jbox/vim.htm

The first Visions in Methodology workshop brings together junior and senior women faculty working in Political Methodology. The weekend experience is highlighted by: 

• Scholarly research presentations
• Feedback on research from conference participants 
• Sessions on career and gender topics (e.g., networking, mentoring, balancing      family & work, women in the classroom) 
• Oral autobiographies by senior scholars 

Purpose:  The conference is part of a broader goal of supporting activities for women in the field of political methodology funded that are funded by NSF.  The activities are intended to create networks and opportunities, as well as to plug the “leaky pipeline” for women in the field of political methodology where women are under-represented.  The new initiative implements recommendations from the recent National Academy of Sciences reports, the APSA Workshop on the Advancement of Women in Academic Political Science, and the 2006 Political Methodology Long Range Strategic Planning Committee Report. 
 
Featured Senior Scholars for Fall 2008:
                 Elisabeth Gerber, University of Michigan
                 Sara McLaughlin Mitchell, University of Iowa
 
Program Hosts:
             Janet Box-Steffensmeier and Corrine McConnaughy, Ohio State University
 
Program Committee: 
            Janet Box-Steffensmeier, Ohio State University
            Suzanna De Boef, Pennsylvania State University
            Corrine McConnaughy, Ohio State University
            Sara McLaughlin Mitchell, University of Iowa
            Caroline Tolbert, University of Iowa
 
Dates: October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th 2008
 
Cost: Travel, lodging, and meals provided by:
*Methodology, Measurement and Statistics Program, National Science Foundation
*Political Science Program, National Science Foundation
*Department of Political Science at Ohio State University
*College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Ohio State University
 
Application Information:  Women faculty at all ranks are encouraged to apply. 

To apply, send curriculum vitae and an abstract for research presentation.  There will be approximately 10-15 research presentations. There are discussant slots as well.  Applications will be accepted via the website and will be open on March 15, 2008.
The application deadline is March 31, 2008. Notifications will be sent by April 30, 2008, via email.
 
For more information, visit http://psweb.sbs.ohio-state.edu/faculty/jbox/vim.htm