Greetings, student and early career scholars!
First time attending the ICA and in need of ideas on which sessions or events you should go to? Please allow us to introduce the Student Track for the ICA's 74th Annual Conference, which contains a series of handpicked sessions recommended for students and early career scholars. These events are open to all and would provide you great opportunities to socialize with other fellow students, connect with senior scholars, and professionalize yourself into ICA and the academic world.
Thursday: Inaugurate Your Experience
On Thursday, begin your journey with the profound Opening Plenary discussing the intersection of communication and human rights, illuminated by the insights of Profs. Mary Graham, Rosalind Croucher, and Libby Lester. Continue the evening with the vibrant Opening Reception, where you can nurture connections that might shape your career.
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ICA24 OPENING PLENARY: A Conversation About Communication and Human Rights in Australia and the World: 5:45 PM-7:15 PM, Arena 2 (GCCEC Ground)
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ICA24 Opening Reception: 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, HALL 3 (GCCEC Ground)
Saturday: Staying Tuned with the Early Career Scholar Committee
Saturday is all about bridging gaps and connecting with the student and early career community at ICA. Start with a blue sky workshop on bridging the research-practice gap, followed by orientation sessions that connect you with the ICA community and the Student & Early-Career Advisory Committee. In the afternoon, you will find sessions that offer interesting discussions about navigating the academia and workplace as student and early career scholars.
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Blue sky workshop: The Research-Practice Gap: Finding Common Ground, Sharing Ideas, 9:00 AM-10:15 AM, Kirra Boardroom (Star L2)
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ICA New Member and Student & Early-Career Scholar Orientation: 10:30 AM-11:45 AM, Room 7 (GCCEC Upper)
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ICA Student & Early-Career Advisory Committee (SECAC) Business Meeting: 12:00 PM-1:15 PM, Room 7 (GCCEC Upper)
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Student Success as Human Right: Lessons from Universities in Africa, North America, and Middle East: 1:30 PM-2:45 PM, Kirra Boardroom (Star L2)
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Interpersonal Communication II: Early Career Newcomers' Conceptions of Workplace Relationships: 3:00 PM-4:15 PM, Central A (GCCEC Ground)
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ICA24 Presidential Address, Fellows' Induction, Awards Ceremony, and Business Meeting: 4:30 PM-5:45 PM, Arena 2 (GCCEC Ground)
Sunday: Exploring Global Horizons, Celebrate, and Socialize
Sunday's blue sky workshop provides a global perspective on the academic job market, which might be of particular interest for those of you who are on the job market. After that, we invite you to join a conversation with this year's inducted fellows where they will share their insights about their careers and their visions of the field's future. At the top paper session in Organizational Communication, you will catch an interesting presentation about getting socialized in academia as an early career scholar. And, don't forget to drop by the ICA Student & Early-Career Scholars' Reception and end the day on a high note with music, dance, networking, and lots of fun!
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Blue sky workshop: Global Perspectives on the Job Market in Communication: 9:00 AM-10:15 AM, Currumbin Boardroom (Star L2)
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HYBRID: ICA24 Sunday Fellows' Session: 12:00 PM-1:15 PM, Arena 2 (GCCEC Ground)
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Top Papers in Organizational Communication: Getting Socialized but Trying Not to Get Stuck: Early Career Professionals' Liminality in Dual Socialization Processes: 3:00 PM-4:15 PM, Central C (GCCEC Ground)
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ICA Student & Early-Career Scholars' Reception: 8:00 PM-10:00 PM, Central A (GCCEC Ground)
We hope this student track will inspire your selection of sessions at ICA 2024. And we look forward to seeing you at Gold Coast soon!