Phi Alpha Theta NY-NJ Regional Conference 2025
Hosted by Iona University
Iona University is proud to host the annual Phi Alpha Theta New York-New Jersey Regional Conference on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The conference will take place from approximately 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will feature panels in which students present their research on historical topics. It will close with a roundtable symposium composed of faculty speakers who will explore the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in historical research and teaching. The conference is being organized by the Alpha-Alpha-Pi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta and the History Department of Iona, and co-sponsored by the University’s Institute for Thomas Paine Studies and the Lapidus Initiative for Early American Inquiry.
The conference is intended to provide a friendly and supportive environment for undergraduate and graduate students to present their research and develop academic and professional skills that will assist them in their future endeavors. The conference organizers and sponsors invite interested students to present research papers on any historical subject, region, period, or theme. Paper presentations will be between 15-20 minutes in length, and final papers should be a maximum of 11-12 double-spaced pages. Audio-visual equipment will be available for presenters, and awards will be granted for the best papers. The deadline for paper proposals is Friday, February 14, 2025, but may be extended based on need. Final drafts of papers for accepted proposals should be submitted by Monday, March 10, 2025.
Student Proposal Guidelines
Students interested in presenting must submit a paper proposal to Dr. Michael Hughes at mjhughes@iona.edu that includes:
- An abstract (400 words or less) describing the presentation topic
- Name of the presenter
- Paper title
- Undergraduate or Graduate status
- Institutional affiliation
Faculty Panel Chairs and Symposium Participants
Faculty are invited to serve as panel chairs and to participate in the symposium on history and artificial intelligence. The symposium will take the form of a roundtable discussion in which panelists will be expected to give a 5-10 minute presentation. Interested parties should submit their names, institutional affiliation, and areas of expertise to Dr. Michael J. Hughes at mjhughes@iona.edu by Friday, February 14. Those wishing to participate in the symposium should also submit a description of their proposed presentation topic containing 200 words or less.
Registration Fees and Lodging
The conference registration fee is $30, and includes a light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments during the event. For those interested in staying overnight, please consult the hotel listings on Iona University's website. For additional assistance with booking accommodations, please contact Casey DelliCarpini at (914) 633-2122 or cdellicarpini@iona.edu.
Contact Information
All proposals and questions about the conference should be submitted to Dr. Michael J. Hughes at mjhughes@iona.edu. Dr. Hughes can also be reached at (914) 885-4087. We are looking forward to seeing you in March 2025!