December 2020, Issue 25
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AAEA Deadlines December 3, 2020 - TODAY
January 20, 2021 February 8, 2021
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AAEA News 2020 AAEA Business Meeting You are invited to the official Business Meeting (Virtual) happening: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Register for this meeting: The agenda may be found on the Business Meeting webpage. Hearing the Diverse Voices of AAEA webinar We welcome you to attend the first Hearing the Diverse Voices of AAEA webinar. Join us for this storytelling experience as our selected panelists share their unique stories about their professional journeys and what it took to get to where they are today. Our purpose with this webinar is to provide mentees a chance to connect with potential mentors and highlight the importance of being prepared for opportunities and seizing opportunities to learn. Invited Paper Sessions AAEA welcomes proposals for Invited Paper sessions for the 2021 AAEA Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. Papers in these Invited Paper sessions may be published in the Applied Economics Perspectives and Policy (AEPP) in March 2022, subject to review. Proposals from individuals or groups need to be submitted using the online submission system by Thursday, December 3, 2020. The system will open in early November. Case Studies AAEA welcomes proposals for Case Studies for the 2021 AAEA Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. Cases in this Invited Paper session may be published in the Applied Economics Teaching Resources (AETR) in January 2022, subject to review. Proposals from individuals or groups need to be submitted using AAEA’s online submission system by Thursday, December 3, 2020. The system will open in early November. Track Sessions sponsored by AAEA Sections The AAEA Executive Board invites Track Session proposals for the 2021 AAEA Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. Initial proposals need to be submitted by Thursday, December 3, 2020, to Samantha Bilgrien at sbilgrien@aaea.org. Final, detailed submissions associated with each session are due by March 24, 2021. The AAEA Business Office will work with each Section that submits proposals on their final submission. Call for Proposals The AAEA Executive Board invites proposals for Pre- and Post-conference Workshops at the 2021 AAEA Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. The deadline for proposals is Thursday, December 3. Selections will be finalized at the AAEA Executive Board meeting in early January and organizers will be notified soon thereafter by the AAEA President. Selected Presentation Papers and Posters AAEA seeks submissions for Selected Presentations for the 2021 AAEA Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. Selected Presentations are a submission category that represents both Selected Papers and Selected Posters. All submissions are reviewed and accepted together, and only after acceptance are the submissions designated as a paper or poster. At the time of submission, individuals will have the option for their submission to be considered as a poster only. There is no paper only option. Proposals are due by Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Organized Symposia AAEA seeks submissions for Organized Symposia for the 2021 AAEA Annual Meeting in Austin, TX. Proposals are due by Wednesday, January 20, 2021, and should be submitted using AAEA’s online submission system. The system will open in early November. Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis Award The Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis Award recognizes outstanding impact on agricultural, food, environmental, development and other related policy, based on sound foundations in economic theory, in the tradition of Bruce Gardner. Policy issues are interpreted in their broadest sense. They may relate to either a national or international situation. The purpose of the award is to encourage sound economic analysis of a broad set of public policy issues that provides timely and relevant information for more effective public policy and program discussions. The award is intended to focus attention on important efforts in research, education or public service, which facilitate the policy process and improve public performance and understanding. A maximum of one award is given annually. The award will carry a cash prize of $1,500 and plaque of recognition financed by the Bruce Gardner Memorial Special Purpose Fund of the AAEA Trust. The Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis Award Subcommittee is encouraged to generate nominations to assure that all outstanding policy contributions are considered. Nominations are due on February 8, 2021. Distinguished Teaching Awards The Distinguished Teaching Awards recognize and encourage meritorious performance in undergraduate and graduate teaching in agricultural or applied economics as defined by the AAEA vision statement. These award winners will demonstrate outstanding ability and strong performance in fulfilling the teaching mission of agricultural or applied economics as defined by the AAEA Vision Statement. We encourage submissions from women, underrepresented minorities and members from a broad set of academic, government, industry and NGO organizations. Nominations are due on February 8, 2021. Outstanding Master's Thesis Awards The Outstanding Master's Thesis Award is given in recognition of development of professional excellence by individuals writing master's theses in any field consistent with the AAEA mission statement. A maximum of three awards are given. A cash supplement of $500 accompanies each award. Nominations are due on February 8, 2021. Publication of Enduring Quality Award The Publication of Enduring Quality Award is granted to encourage excellence in publications in fields consistent with the AAEA Vision Statement. A maximum of one award is given each year for a publication with publication date falling at least ten years prior to the year of recognition (2010 or before). Entries are judged on the basis of their enduring quality as evidenced by impact to the discipline (eg citations, subsequent contributions). Competition is focused on one specific publication by the author(s), one of whom was a member of the Association at the time of publication, and not on the cumulative work of the author(s). Nominations are due on February 8, 2021. Quality of Communication Award The Quality of Communication Award is granted to encourage excellence in publications in fields consistent with the AAEA vision statement. A maximum of two awards are given each year. Entries must demonstrate superior communication of concepts or knowledge in any subject matter of professional specialization (i.e., teaching, research, policy analysis or extension) in agricultural and applied economics as defined by the vision statement. We encourage submissions from women, underrepresented minorities and members from a broad set of academic, government, industry and NGO organizations. Nominations are due on February 8, 2021. Distinguished Extension/Outreach Program Awards The Distinguished Extension/Outreach Program Awards recognize achievement of excellence in extension economics education programs. Awards may recognize not only individual programs, but also significant contributions of an individual economist to a larger, group program. We encourage submissions from women, underrepresented minorities and members from a broad set of academic, government, industry and NGO organizations. Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award The Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award is given in recognition of development of professional excellence by persons writing doctoral dissertations in any field consistent with the AAEA vision statement. A maximum of three awards are given each year, and a $1000 cash prize accompanies each award. Nominations are due on February 8, 2021. Quality of Research Discovery Award The Quality of Research Discovery Award is granted to encourage excellent publications in fields consistent with the AAEA Vision Statement. A maximum of two awards are given each year. Entries must demonstrate excellence and creativity in research methodology and/or expand the frontiers of applied economics. We encourage submissions from women, underrepresented minorities and members from a broad set of academic, government, industry and NGO organizations. Nominations are due on February 8, 2021. AAEA Mentoring Award Deliberate, purposive, mentoring takes time and effort. Through the process of collaborating with a mentee, a mentor shows a mentee the ‘ropes’ of the profession, helps to identify and cultivate the mentee’s strengths, and opens up networks and professional opportunities. To mentor is to commit time and effort. The benefits of mentoring—colleagues from diverse backgrounds staying in the profession and fully expressing their potential—are enjoyed by the entire profession. Nominations are due on February 8, 2021. AARES-AAEA Young Professionals Exchange Award The Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) and the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) through the AAEA Trust will jointly offer this travel award to members of AARES or AAEA normally resident in Australia or New Zealand. Applications are due by March 1, 2021. 2021 AAEA Mentoring Research Workshop The objective of this workshop is mentor junior faculty (less than 5 years) to transition to agricultural and applied economic departments by providing an orientation to expectations for research, teaching and outreach and develop effective strategies for success. The workshop will focus on constructively criticizing research in progress. Mentoring will include networking, information about the profession, and discussion of current research trends and topic areas. AEPP Working Collection of Articles on COVID-19 These articles will appear in an upcoming special issue on COVID-19. Articles will be added to the collection as they publish online ahead of the special issue publication in early 2021. View the collection here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1002/(ISSN)2040-5804.special-collection-on-covid-19 Call for Papers An important quality characteristic of scientific research is that it is falsifiable and replicable. If findings from scientific articles are not replicable or are not attempted to be falsified, this renders conclusions less reliable. This is especially relevant in the field of agricultural economics research, where scientific results are frequently used to design or modify policies. Replication studies offer the potential to gain new insights from answering previously answered research questions by (1) applying the same or similar methods to other data sets or (2) applying alternative or more appropriate (new) methods to existing data sets or modeling frameworks. This contributes to the assessment of the robustness of earlier research findings. Call for Papers Applied Economics Perspectives and Policy (WEBINAR)The Meatless Revolution: Panel with Industry Experts The meat sector is a well-established market, with a typical American consuming over 200 pounds of meat (either beef, chicken, and/or pork) per year. However, the growing demand for alternative proteins (e.g., plant-based, lab-grown) has captured the attention of investors, the media, and consumers. Plant-based “meats” are not only targeted toward vegans and vegetarians, but also consumers who do not subscribe to a specific diet, as plant-based meat companies attempt to mimic the look, feel, and taste of conventional meat-based products. Major food retail chains and fast food restaurants, such as Carl’s Jr., Q’doba, and Burger King, are bucking the trend and have all introduced plant-based alternatives as a substitute to menu favorites. Additionally, new technologies to produce lab-grown meat, such as those derived from chicken feathers, are on the frontier. Infusions of investments by venture capital and large companies are being made, despite the fact that, historically, many investments made in growing food startup companies have ended up being divested at a loss. AAEA at ASSA 2021 2021 AEA/ASSA Annual Meeting will be VIRTUAL Given recent events, continued uncertainties, current meeting/travel restrictions related to the potential spread of COVID-19, and the rising number of cases, we regret to announce that the Association's leadership has made the difficult decision not to hold the 2021 ASSA Annual Meeting in person. The safety risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible to plan, prepare for, and hold an in-person event as expected. AAEA Sessions Sunday, January 3 The COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Agricultural Economists (A1)12:15 PM - 2:15 PM (EST) Contracting in Agriculture (A1)3:45 PM - 5:45 PM (EST) T.W. Schultz Memorial Lecture - Reconsidering the Economics of Identity: Position, Power, and Property 6:00 pm -7:00 pm (EST) Monday, January 4 Big Data and Near-Real-Time Monitoring of Food Emergencies (A1)10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST) Food Quality Inspection, Certification, and Disclosure (A1)3:45 PM - 5:45 PM (EST) Tuesday, January 5 The Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Economies (A1)12:15 PM - 2:15 PM (EST) People Section
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Other News AARES 2021 The AARES 2021 conference will take place February 8-12, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic AARES has decided to hold the 2021 conference virtually, via online platform. It is envisaged that majority of online sessions will be ‘live’ so that presenters and participants can interact more directly. Recordings of sessions will be available for later viewing. Conference presentations will be held from 9 to 12th February. To ask a question of the Local Organizing Committee, please go to the Contact page. To learn more about the AARES 2021 conference go to: https://aares2021.org/ 2020 Scholarship Awards for Richardson-Applebaum Outstanding Graduate Research on Food Distribution The Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) is pleased to accept applications for the Richardson-Applebaum Outstanding Graduate Research on Food Distribution and Marketing. Broadly defined, this area encompasses all economic functions that occur between the farm gate and final consumer. 2021 Scholarship Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research on Food Distribution and Marketing The Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) is pleased to accept applications for the 2021 Scholarship Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research on Food Distribution and Marketing. Broadly defined, this area encompasses all economic functions that occur between the farm gate and final consumer. |
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