Bringing together professionals
in public opinion and survey research
in the western United States

Stay tuned for information about the 2010 PAPOR Annual Meeting, but it's not too early to think about presenting and participation. PAPOR welcomes submissions on the presentation of results from current survey, public opinion, and market research, and how these results shape public policy during unfavorable economic times. This includes submissions that focus on national and local efforts to stimulate the economy and reform health care. Proposals on any topic related to public opinion research, public policy formation, or efforts to advance survey research method will be considered. We encourage participation from all sectors engaged in public opinion and public policy research including academia, government, private sector, and non-profit.

Undergraduate and Graduate student participation is highly encouraged. Students (Faculty - please encourage!) are encouraged to submit their paper for the Seventh Annual Student Paper Competition. All winners receive recognition at the conference from the top public opinion scholars and professionals of PAPOR! Prizes include cash awards, travel expenses to the conference for the winners, and each student winner receives one year complimentary PAPOR membership Winners also usually get to present their paper at AAPOR's annual Conference. Download the Call for Student Award Submissions

Proposals for the conference should be submitted electronically by email to the 2009 PAPOR Conference Chair, Paul Melevin (Confchair@papor.org). Abstracts for papers and posters should be no more than 300 words and should be submitted by October 30, 2010 for full consideration. Proposals should include complete contact information on all presenters including the name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address of each author and presenter.

Annual Conference Poster Session

As with in 2009, we will have a poster session at our annual conference. In addition to hosting academic presentations from students, PAPOR members are encouraged to put together informal poster presentations about what they are currently working on. The goal of this session is to provide a forum where members can share what they are passionate about and learn about the great work other members are doing. More information will be provided as the conference date approaches, but start thinking about what you would like to share.