The History Graduate Students’ Association at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will host the 17th annual Rawley Conference, Nov. 6-7, and is now welcoming presentation proposals. Submissions are due May 10.
The Rawley Conference strives to serve the larger academic community and looks forward to submissions from those in the humanities and other related fields, including but not limited to: anthropology, digital humanities, english, ethnic studies, history, philosophy, political science, religious studies, sociology, women and gender studies and more. While all proposals are invited, preference will be given to those that best address the 2025 theme of "Digital Crossroads: Technology, Research and Innovation in the Humanities."
This theme is presented in honor of the university’s Center for Digital Research in the Humanities’ 20th anniversary and is designed for participants to interpret the concept of "Digital Crossroads" broadly.
Potential submissions might offer reflections on the field of digital scholarship and its methods, demonstrate new tools and software or showcase digital projects that advance our understanding of the human past and present. Alternatively, submissions might explore the impact of digital innovation on scholars, educators, students, and the communities they aim to serve.
Submissions may connect to this theme through traditional academia, digital humanities, or other methodologies and perspectives. Please do not find these suggestions to be limiting; submissions are encouraged to push the concept of ‘Digital Crossroads’ as it fits the applicant's research and is open to undergraduate and graduate students alike.
Individual submissions should include a project title, a one-paragraph abstract outlining the topic, core argument, and methodology, and a one-page CV that includes the applicant’s current status, institution and contact information. Panel and Roundtable submissions should include a session title, a one-page session abstract with a brief explanation of how each project fits the theme of the panel name and contact information of the chair and a one-page CV for each participant that includes each applicant's current status, institution, and contact information.
All materials should be sent as a single PDF to the Rawley Conference Committee at rawleyunl@gmail.com with the subject line “Rawley 2025 Submission — [Last Name, First Name].”
The 2025 Rawley Conference is also offering a new Undergraduate Research Lightning Round. During this session, undergraduate students will be given three to five minutes to pitch their papers/projects before a panel of university faculty members where students will receive comments, advice and suggestions for further inquiry.
Interested participants should follow individual submission guidelines and specify their desire to enter the lightning round. Seats are limited, but projects do not need to fit the conference theme.
