Panel proposals for the 2026 AEJMC conference are due to the History Division Friday, Oct. 3, and the submission form is now open.

Division members are encouraged to develop panel proposals that thoughtfully engage historical topics on several fronts, including research, teaching, and professional freedom and responsibility (PF&R). Strong panel proposals should include a diverse representation of scholars and media professionals, not just in terms of race, ethnicity and gender, but also career stage, type of institution, and research approach.

All proposals must include a description of the content (250 words) rationale explaining why this topic is of interest/importance (250 words), and details on your proposed moderator and panelists. Panelists do not necessarily need to have confirmed their willingness to participate prior to the proposed panel being submitted, but there needs to be a reasonable expectation that the panelists will attend AEJMC. Proposals must also include information about which other divisions at AEJMC might partner on the panel.

If you have a panel idea but aren’t sure how to develop your proposal or who you might list as panelists, don’t hesitate to reach out to Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen, out-going program chair (caitlinc@uidaho.edu), or incoming program chair Jason Lee Guthrie (jasonguthrie@clayton.edu). We’re happy to answer any questions about the proposal call and the submission process!