Dear all, Please find attached below a call for papers for the 2017 National Conference on Geographical Studies (NCGS) 2017 to be held in the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. Cheers, Mylene -- *Ms. *MYLENE T. DE GUZMAN** Geographer/Assistant Professor Department of Geography College of Social Sciences and Philosophy University of the Philippines - Diliman Email: [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] Mobile No: +639989702311 *NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GEOGRAPHICAL STUDIES 2017* *Theme: Charting Philippine Geographies in the 21st Century* Dates: November 10-11, 2017 Venue: University of the Philippines Diliman Website: https://philippinegeographicalsociety.org/2017ncgsmain/ The Philippine Geographical Society’s National Conference on Geographical Studies (NCGS) 2017 is calling for panel sessions and paper presentations on all geographically-inclined and -informed topics. On its 12th year, NCGS aims to move geographic knowledge production and promote interdisciplinary research by bringing together scholars, practitioners and students. This year’s theme “Charting Philippine Geographies in the 21st Century” is signifying the importance of the contemporary moment in charting the trajectories of geographic research towards important issues facing the nation and the world. For decades, geographers have not just critically examined structures of oppression or environmental destruction but have also played important roles in addressing these issues in multiple arenas and publics. As the Philippines and the world grapple with tumultuous social and environmental changes, from natural disasters to dispossession, geographical perspectives serve as important modes of intervention across multiple scales. We invite scholars and practitioners from all fields to take part in reshaping the terrains of geographic knowledge and practice as we come to grips with the multiple challenges facing the Philippines and the world. We envision this undertaking as a collective project that will not just advocate for theoretically cutting-edge geographic research or imagining a socially just world but also in promoting and engaging in social change in actual spaces and glocalities. We look forward to presentations and discussions that will move forward theory and practice that advocates for a socially just and environmentally-sustainable world. PAPER PRESENTATION We encourage paper presenters to submit abstracts based on, but not limited to the following themes: Geography & social justice Geographies of peace Social Movements and Space Political Geography & Geopolitics Territorial Conflicts and Re/Deterritorializations Drone Studies and Development of UAVs Subaltern & Postcolonial Geographies Indigenous Geographies Geographies of Education Teaching Geography under the K-12 curriculum Urbanization and Planning Transport Geographies Maritime and Marine Geographies Island and Archipelagic Studies Agriculture and Rural Development Regional and Area Studies Migration, Human Mobility & Diaspora Population and environment Geographies of Media Spatial Humanities / Geohumanities Visuality and Space Theoretical Geographies Postmodern Geographies Place and Identity Map Art and Radical Cartographies Mapping and Counter-mapping Participatory Mapping and GIS for a Spatially-enabled Society GIScience and Remote Sensing Historical Geography LGBTQ and Gender Religion and Space Identity, Community and Human Terrains Disaster Studies and Risk Reduction Strategies Geography of Economies Critical Development Geography Nature and Society Relations Environmental Geography Food geographies Biogeography Geomorphology Abstracts may be submitted to the NCGS secretariat at [log in to unmask] on or before August 15, 2017. Submissions must be in Word format and should include an abstract of 150-250 words, keywords (3-5) and the author/s name, affiliation, email address and bionote. Decisions on abstracts will be released on August 30, 2017. Presenters of accepted abstracts are encouraged to register by September 30, 2017 which is also the deadline for the early bird rate. PANEL SESSIONS We are also calling for panel sessions that will feature critical social and theoretical issues relevant to geography. For panel session proposals, submissions must be in Word format and should include a 150-250 word description of the panel, keywords (3-5), and at least three panelists, with their names, institutional affiliation, email address and bionote. Decisions on panel sessions will be released on August 30, 2017. Participants of accepted panel proposals are enjoined to register by September 30, 2017 which is also the deadline for the early bird rate. Submit your panel proposals to the NCGS secretariat at [log in to unmask] on or before August 15, 2017. WORKSHOPS The conference will also feature workshops that will help researchers, teachers and practitioners in honing methodological and practical skills in geography. These workshops will be organized by the country’s leading geographers. Below are some of the workshops scheduled: GIS workshops Teaching geography Quantitative Analysis Critical Discourse Analysis Teaching Geospatial Tools for Basic Education Learners ACTIVITIES & EVENTS Plenary session Discussion sessions Paper presentation Keynote from scholars Workshop sessions Exhibits Socials PGS Annual Assembly IMPORTANT DATES Deadline for abstract and panel proposal submission - August 15, 2017 Announcement of accepted papers and panels - August 30, 2017 Deadline of confirmation to participate in the conference - September 30, 2017 Deadline of Early bird registration and payment - September 30, 2017 Final program - October 1, 2017 CONTACT For inquiries, you may email the NCGS conference secretariat at [log in to unmask] For updates, like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ nationalconferenceongeographicalstudies/ You may also visit our website at https://www.philippinegeographicalsociety. org/2017ncgsmain/ ABOUT THE PHILIPPINE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (PGS): Established on the 8th of December 1950, the Philippine Geographical Society (PGS) is a national professional organization of geographers and geography enthusiasts in the Philippines. Its main goal is to stimulate geographic interest through research and education, as well as to apply geographic knowledge in all phases of human activities. PGS publishes the Philippine Geographical Journal (PGJ) and spearheads the annual National Conference on Geographical Studies (NCGS). PGS is a member of the Philippine Social Sciences Council (PSSC), a private organization of professional social science associations in the Philippines.