Abstract
Eighth Annual Conference
July 11-13, 2013
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Scholars who study groups and teams are scattered across many disciplines, such as communication, education, history, information systems, nursing, organizational behavior, philosophy, psychology, political science, public health, and sociology. Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research (INGRoup) was created to provide a place for scholars to
Promote communication about group research across fields and nations
Advance understanding about group dynamics through research
Advance theory and methods for understanding groups
Promote interdisciplinary research
The eighth annual INGRoup conference is planned to facilitate conversations among scholars across disciplines. In addition to paper and symposia sessions, innovative sessions designed to facilitate interdisciplinary conversations will be featured in the program. The winner of the 2012 Joseph E. McGrath Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Study of Groups will give a keynote address. Business meetings for all members and graduate student members are scheduled to gather feedback and plan for future INGRoup conferences and other activities.
Types of Submissions
An online system will be available in early December 2012 to facilitate submission of full papers, extended abstracts, and symposia/panels. The online submission system and a complete description of submission requirements can be found at www.ingroup.net
Local Arrangements
The 2013 conference will be held at the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel. A block of rooms has been reserved for a reduced rate. For additional information, go to INGRoup’s Web site, www.INGRoup.net, or contact a member of the organizing committee: Stephenson Beck (Program Chair,