Maryland Communication
Association
MCA Scholarship Presentation (10-15 minutes)
Individual paper presentations are research-based and explore communication scholarship, theories, and concepts. Your study can break new ground or reconsider an existing argument on communication topics. This submission type is for faculty, staff, and graduate students. We especially seek submissions related to the theme of academics and freedom.
By August 15, submit online here: your name, organization affiliation, position title, email address, a brief biography (not to exceed 100 words), presentation title, and abstract (not to exceed 250 words).
MCA G.I.F.T.S. (10-15 minutes)
Great Ideas for Teaching Students (G.I.F.T.S) presentations must be a classroom-tested activity, assignment, project, simulation, or a department initiative (such as competitions, festivals, etc.) addressing a communication theory, concept, skill, or learning objective. This submission type is for teachers at any level. We especially seek submissions related to the theme of academics and freedom.
By August 15, submit online here: your name, organization affiliation, position title, email address, a brief biography (not to exceed 100 words), GIFTS title, and project summary (not to exceed 250 words).
MCA Professional Development Panel (5 minutes followed by Q&A)
Colleagues in any relevant career area are invited to join an interactive professional development panel to support communication students, recent alumni, and emerging professional success in communication careers. Professionals have 5 minutes to share their career overview and advice. After all panelists have presented, they will answer audience questions. This submission type is for professionals in jobs that routinely use and value applied communication skills.
By August 15, submit online here: your name, organization affiliation, position title, email address, a brief biography (not to exceed 100 words), and key career lessons (not to exceed 250 words).
MCA Student 3-Minute Blitz (3 minutes)
Three Minute Thesis is a research communication competition that began at The University of Queensland, Australia, in 2008 and has expanded into an international event. The competition challenges students to consolidate their research ideas into an interesting three-minute presentation, which can be understood by a general audience. We will share more details once students are selected. This submission type is for undergraduate or graduate students.
By September 15, submit online here: your name, organization affiliation, email address, year in school, major(s) and minor(s), presentation title, and presentation summary (not to exceed 100 words).