We are living through a mercurial period wherein the relationship between higher education and the public sphere is full of uncertainty. Bridging the gap between the academy and the world has become ever more challenging.

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As part of ISA’s ongoing commitment to developing new and different modes of scholarly interaction, ISA is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the ISA Research Cooperative, a virtual research poster presentation and professional development program with the aim of enhancing inclusion for those members not able to attend in-person ISA conferences. The Research Cooperative will consist of one-on-one virtual meetings between each presenter and their assigned discussant.

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Between 2010 and 2020, population growth in the United States reached one of its lowest points in history. Higher education has already begun feeling these effects through undergraduate enrollment. These developments pose questions about the consequences for academic disciplines, so ISA has invited several panelists to discuss the implications of demographic change for International Studies. Please join us on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 1:00 PM EDT for this roundtable!

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The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has started what may be the largest interstate conflict in Europe since World War II. To better understand this intricate and personal conflict, join us in a panel that will reflect on the historical and contemporary discourses essential to understanding the emerging regional dynamics from various perspectives.

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Between 2010 and 2020, population growth in the United States reached one of its lowest points in history. Higher education has already begun feeling these effects through undergraduate enrollment. These developments pose questions about the consequences for academic disciplines, so ISA has invited several panelists to discuss the implications of demographic change for International Studies. Please join us on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM EST for this roundtable!

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The last years have seen an increasing demand for methodological rigor and transparency in qualitative research, as well as for resources to advance and support field research. Drawing on the burgeoning literature on the topic, as well as on the speaker's direct experience in authoritarian contexts, this talk offers a synthetic reflection on several aspects of field research. These include ethical dilemmas, methodological challenges, as well as reflections on the practical aspects of planning, particularly during a pandemic. Please join us on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST for this seminar!

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