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Network for Research on Hateful Conduct and Right-Wing Extremism in the Canadian Armed Forces

Emerging Scholars Symposium | Monday, February 6th, 2023

Themes: Hateful Conduct, Right-Wing Extremism, Discrimination, Military, Canada, Research Target Audience: Future, present, and past military members, relevant government agencies, law enforcement, academic community, general public

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Network for Research on Hateful Conduct and Right-Wing Extremism in the Canadian Armed Forces (RWE-CAF Network) is hosting a live symposium and workshops that will bring together emerging scholars to address hateful conduct and extremism in Canada and our Armed Forces through an educational lens.

The RWE-CAF Network is looking for emerging scholars - PhD Candidates, Post-Doctoral Fellows, recent PhD Graduates - to submit abstracts for 30 to 45-minute presentations that will be shared with a virtual audience. Abstracts discussing solutions and interventions to addressing the symposium themes are highly encouraged. After the presentations, Junior Scholars will then meet in break out rooms with experts in the field of hateful conduct in the military who will provide guidance on their work.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

To submit your abstract, please submit the following information to rwe-caf@ontariotechu.ca:

• Title: full title of your presentation

• Presenter Information: presenter(s) name(s), scholar level (PhD Candidate, Post-Doc Fellow, recent PhD Graduate, email*, and University affiliation *email address is collected for the purpose of following up with individuals – it will not be published

• Author Information: (if different from presenter information): list any additional individual(s) that you wish to recognize who were involved or affiliated with the work you are presenting.

• Abstract: a summary of your presentation (maximum 200 words)

• Additional Information: share anything else you would like us to know

Please note that unless otherwise indicated, this information will be published on our website and in the symposium agenda.

ABSTRACT EVALUATION

All submissions will be evaluated based on:

• Relevance to conference target audience and topic streams;

• Demonstration of evidence-based, innovative and/or emerging approaches;

• Clarity and completeness of submission (e.g., use of plain-language);

• Up to 12 scholars will be selected; travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the Network.

TIMELINES

• Call for abstracts closes: 11:59pm ET Friday, December 30 th , 2022

• Notification of acceptance: no later than Tuesday, January 10 th, 2023

• Presenter confirmation of acceptance: no later than Monday, January 16 th, 2023

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Undergraduate Excellence Scholars 2022-2023

The CDSN is happy to welcome our third round of Canadian Defence and Security Network Undergraduate Excellence Scholars, Chimdinma Chijioke and Ahmad B. Nuri!

Chimdinma Chijioke

Chimdinma Chijioke(She/Her) is a final-year student at the University of Manitoba studying Political Studies with a minor in Asian studies. She is interested in international relations, defence and security, and the impacts of climate change on foreign policies. She hopes to continue her education with a Master's in defence and security studies, focusing on the relationship between Canada and the Asian continent. She hopes to contribute to Canada's defence research and knowledge of the Asian continent by helping Canada understand relationships that can be fostered with several countries in the Asian continent. In the future, she hopes to work in the United Nations Security Council.

Ahmad B. Nuri

Ahmad Baktash Nuri is a serving member in the Canadian Armed Forces - Army. His occupation in the military is in Finance and Financial Services Administration. He is an Economics student at Royal Military College of Canada and a Political Science student at Simon Fraser University. He runs his own Investment/Insurance business as a Financial Advisor. He is a Board Member/Volunteer with Partnership Afghanistan Canada and a Volunteer with Aman Lara which focuses on assisting Afghans in Afghanistan and assisting incoming Refugees to Canada. He has volunteered in the Vancouver Afghan Community helping organize sports events in order to promote athletics and foster community togetherness. He wants to continue to learn more about and contribute more to Canada’s National Defence and Security

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Bridging the Gap: International Policy Summer Institute (IPSI)

International Policy Summer Institute (IPSI)

IPSI 2023 is scheduled to take place in-person in Washington, DC from Sunday, June 11th – Thursday, June 15th. Learn more and apply here. 

IPSI is a five-day professional development program for professors (all ranks) and post-docs in the field of international affairs who want to build the tools and networks to produce and disseminate policy-relevant academic research.

The Institute delivers an intensive curriculum designed to teach participants how to develop and articulate their research for a policy audience, what policy-makers are looking for when they look to scholarship on international issues, whom to target when sharing research, and which tools and avenues of dissemination are appropriate. IPSI also provides a forum for scholars to develop professional networks with their colleagues and with the broader policy community.

Sessions are facilitated by senior faculty and are held in various formats, including:

  • Panels with academics who have served in government, government officials, think tank researchers, and other members of the policy community, focusing on policy processes and the roles that academic research can play within them, and the value of policy experience for scholars

  • Discussions with editors of policy journals, newspaper op-ed pages, and major blogs about how to pitch pieces and write for different kinds of outlets

  • Interactive communications and media training, including practice sessions and personalized feedback on policy writing and media interviews

  • Network-building opportunities with policy-makers and fellow scholars

For questions about the International Policy Summer Institute, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

We will fund the travel of one Canadian admitted to the program, so apply by emailing us at info@cdsn-rcds.com!

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ELCS: Emerging Leaders Can Hack

Join our inaugural hackathon revolving around Canada, insider threat, and ransomware! The hackathon is split into two themes: incident response and threat intelligence. 

Apply to the hackathon by November 16th, 2022 by providing a 250 work abstract on how you would solve one of the challenges posted below.

https://elcanhack.com/

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