Moderators serve a vital role in conference panels by keeping the conversation moving but also ensuring that all presentations stay within their time limits. During virtual conferences, moderators have the added responsibility of fielding audience questions in an orderly manner. To prepare you for your role as a moderator at NECoPA 2020, this post provides … More A Moderator’s Role: Keeping the Panel Moving

All papers will be reviewed by the Academic Committee comprised of scholars and practitioners from government agencies. Awards will be presented to the best faculty paper and student paper during the virtual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 7th at 12:30 pm. Applicant Requirements Faculty and Students must be enrolled at a university during the academic year … More NECoPA 2020 Best Paper Award: Process and Guidelines

Virtual conferences have officially made their debut. For many of us, this year will be the first time we present our research from the comfort of our own homes. While this novelty may be convenient, it does bring up new challenges. This post provides some topics that are unique to online presentations that you should … More Preparing for a Memorable and Impactful Virtual Conference Presentation

Faced with the uncertainty of Covid-19, many businesses and academic programs have struggled to attract new clients and students. Using our online platform to host NECoPA 2020 on November 6th and 7th, we aim to not only bring academics, students, and practitioners of public administration together, but also to provide opportunities for them to communicate … More Exhibitions at NECoPA 2020 can help to attract the attention your business or program needs

2020 has been a year of challenges, forcing the cancellation of numerous academic conferences across the United States and abroad. As fall 2020 and spring 2021 conference planning is underway, many student conference attendees are skeptical of the benefits of conferences, particularly those held in nontraditional formats such as hybrid or entirely online. For those … More For Students, Attending Academic Conferences Can Be a Launching Pad