How to Participate in WSDS 2021
Concurrent, panel, and speed session abstracts were accepted February 11 – April 30, 2021. Accepted presentations focused on any one of the following three broad themes:
knowledge
community
influence
Learn more about abstract submission.
Serve as a Session Chair
Session chairs are the main contact for the session with ASA staff and are responsible for the following:
- Reviewing presentations for length and visibility and discussing concerns with the ASA staff
- Checking the program and serving as the main contact for the session with ASA staff in case any changes need to be made (e.g., reordering of speakers within session, withdrawing a speaker, etc.)
- Reminding speakers and discussants of the session format and their presentation time allotment (that information is located in the online program)
- Ensuring speakers are on time and present for the session
- Introducing the speakers at the beginning of the online session and assisting with any virtual comments or questions from the audience
- Making sure each speaker begins/ends at the time allotted
- Facilitating Q&A discussion after each presentation, including preparing questions in advance to spark discussion
- Encouraging attendees to fill out the online evaluation form
Note that requests are first come, first served and your response does not guarantee your acceptance or your preferred theme.