XVIII Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP)
December 14-17, 2008
Organized by
Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
The National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), India is a professional organization founded in 1987 that includes scientists, practitioners, and researchers in the field of psychology. It is a member of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS).
It is both our pleasure and privilege to invite you to participate in the XVIII Conference of NAOP to be held in IIT Guwahati. This annual event offers an opportunity for professionals, scholars and students to disseminate and learn about current and emerging areas of research in psychology. It is expected that the NAOP 2008 will have the benefit of active support and participation of many eminent personalities.
The Conference Venue - IIT Guwahati was established in 1994, about 30 years after the fifth IIT was established. It is located in a campus of 700 acres on the north bank of the mighty river Brahmaputra, in Guwahati. With hills and lakes inside the campus and with the Brahmaputra next door, the campus is one of the most beautiful educational campuses in the country. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Guwahati was established in 1998. Psychology is one of the disciplines in this department. It has been able to create substantial niche for itself with the initial focus on the study of Social Psychology and Organizational Behavior through teaching and research.
How to Reach the Institute - Guwahati is well connected by air, train and road with the rest of the country. There are direct air services from/ to New Delhi and Kolkata with connectivity to all major cities in the country and direct train services from /to all the metropolitan cities and other major cities. The institute is around 20 kms from the downtown of Guwahati and is 45 minutes from the airport.
Accommodation - On request, accommodation for delegates can be arranged in the hostels and guest house subject to availability. A large number of standard hotels are also available in the city.
Conference Highlights -
Ø Keynote lectures on contemporary issues
Ø Symposia
Ø Thematic paper presentations
Ø Pre and/or post training programmes
For thematic paper presentations, original work and critical reviews are invited for presentation in the following areas, which are the formal Divisions of NAOP.
1. Social Psychology 2. Organizational Behavior/HR 3. Cognitive Psychology 4. Health Psychology 5. Developmental Psychology
However papers in other areas, not covered above, are also encouraged. Proposals for symposia or any new idea are invited latest by April 30, 2008.
The City - Hugging the shores of the turbulent Brahmaputra, Guwahati is the gateway to the enchanting North Eastern India. The Light of the East, Pragjyotishpura, as it was known once upon a time, is said to have been a vast kingdom during the epic period of the Mahabharata. Today, Guwahati is the hub of the region and also its largest city. The climate in Guwahati during December is quite pleasant with day temperature ranging between 15 to 20 degree Celsius.
Address for Correspondence
Convenor, NAOP-2008
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati,
Guwahati - 781 039, Assam, India
www.iitg.ernet.in/naop2008
Email: naop2008@iitg.ernet.in
second Announcement by 1st July, 2008 with complete details.
December 14-17, 2008
Organized by
Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
The National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), India is a professional organization founded in 1987 that includes scientists, practitioners, and researchers in the field of psychology. It is a member of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS).
It is both our pleasure and privilege to invite you to participate in the XVIII Conference of NAOP to be held in IIT Guwahati. This annual event offers an opportunity for professionals, scholars and students to disseminate and learn about current and emerging areas of research in psychology. It is expected that the NAOP 2008 will have the benefit of active support and participation of many eminent personalities.
The Conference Venue - IIT Guwahati was established in 1994, about 30 years after the fifth IIT was established. It is located in a campus of 700 acres on the north bank of the mighty river Brahmaputra, in Guwahati. With hills and lakes inside the campus and with the Brahmaputra next door, the campus is one of the most beautiful educational campuses in the country. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Guwahati was established in 1998. Psychology is one of the disciplines in this department. It has been able to create substantial niche for itself with the initial focus on the study of Social Psychology and Organizational Behavior through teaching and research.
How to Reach the Institute - Guwahati is well connected by air, train and road with the rest of the country. There are direct air services from/ to New Delhi and Kolkata with connectivity to all major cities in the country and direct train services from /to all the metropolitan cities and other major cities. The institute is around 20 kms from the downtown of Guwahati and is 45 minutes from the airport.
Accommodation - On request, accommodation for delegates can be arranged in the hostels and guest house subject to availability. A large number of standard hotels are also available in the city.
Conference Highlights -
Ø Keynote lectures on contemporary issues
Ø Symposia
Ø Thematic paper presentations
Ø Pre and/or post training programmes
For thematic paper presentations, original work and critical reviews are invited for presentation in the following areas, which are the formal Divisions of NAOP.
1. Social Psychology 2. Organizational Behavior/HR 3. Cognitive Psychology 4. Health Psychology 5. Developmental Psychology
However papers in other areas, not covered above, are also encouraged. Proposals for symposia or any new idea are invited latest by April 30, 2008.
The City - Hugging the shores of the turbulent Brahmaputra, Guwahati is the gateway to the enchanting North Eastern India. The Light of the East, Pragjyotishpura, as it was known once upon a time, is said to have been a vast kingdom during the epic period of the Mahabharata. Today, Guwahati is the hub of the region and also its largest city. The climate in Guwahati during December is quite pleasant with day temperature ranging between 15 to 20 degree Celsius.
Address for Correspondence
Convenor, NAOP-2008
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati,
Guwahati - 781 039, Assam, India
www.iitg.ernet.in/naop2008
Email: naop2008@iitg.ernet.in
second Announcement by 1st July, 2008 with complete details.
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