International Design and Technology Research Conference 2005 Call for Papers For the past three years DATA has held highly successful research conferences for the International design and technology community. The Annual International Conference is just one manifestation of DATAs commitment to research and t he International Research Conference 2005 will be part of the fourth DATA Conference and will include keynote speakers, paper, poster and PowerPoint presentations, as well as formal and informal seminars and discussions. We are now calling for proposals for papers, posters and PowerPoint presentations as well as those for the UK and International Keynotes. We welcome submissions on any aspect relating to design and technology education, but are particularly interested to receive proposals concerning: the use of new and emerging technologies in design and / or technology education the impact of government strategies on design and technology assessment pedgogy sustainability . A sponsored research programme, incorporating the Professor John Eggleston Memorial as well as the UK and International keynote lectures, is now well established within the Conference schedule and will continue in 2005. Those selected to present these lectures will receive £750 and a free delegate place at the full conference (total value approximately £1200). To be considered for the UK and international keynote, please submit a 400 word summary to the Journal Editorial Board c/o DATA at the address below. For further details and to submit research proposals please contact Lucy Rose at DATA Tel: (+44) (0)1789 473913 Fax: (+44) (0)1789 841955 email: [log in to unmask] 16 Wellesbourne House, Walton Road, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, England. CV35 9JB. ---