The pace of change in our modern world is unprecedented.  This change – be it the environmental, technological, economic, political or social – has provided no shortage of research problems and opportunities and has emphasized the necessity of new perspectives and policies to keep pace with the change. Social scientists will play a crucial role in foreseeing, understanding and analyzing societal transformation, and developing solutions that move society forward. Thus, in an era of immense change, highlighting and strengthening new research is crucial.  As a result, this year’s conference has three main goals: (1) bolstering graduate students’ research by providing a platform for new work; (2) providing in-depth feedback and avenues to advance graduate students’ careers – both academic and non-academic; and (3) creating the opportunity to (re)connect and network with fellow graduate students following years of remote learning.   

McMaster University’s twelfth annual Graduate Conference, “Mapping the Global Dimensions of Policy 12 – New Research for a Changing World,”, invites contributions speaking to all questions raised at the intersections of globalization and policy studies. We welcome graduate students from all disciplines with new research ideas to submit proposals for a paper or poster presentation.   This includes, but is not limited to, the disciplines of Political Science, International Development Studies, Sociology, Cultural Studies, History, Public Policy, Business, Geography, Law, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Labour Studies, Health Studies, and Philosophy.