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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The submission deadline for AMCIS 2025 is fast approaching, with only three days remaining until February 28.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We invite submissions to our minitrack on “Centering Diversity Science in IS Research and Teaching” at AMCIS 2025 in Montreal, Canada. This track explores how diversity science can meaningfully broaden participation
in Information Systems research, education, and professional practice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We particularly welcome research that moves beyond problem identification to examine effective, evidence-based approaches to fostering inclusion and equity. Relevant topics include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Inclusive IS classrooms and workplaces<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Equitable teaching, mentoring, and career pathways<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The role of AI in fostering or hindering equity and belonging<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Systems thinking for equity-driven change<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">If your research aligns with these themes, we encourage you to submit your work before the deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Conference Location: Montreal, Canada<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Conference Dates: August 14-16, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Read the full minitrack description here:
<a href="https://amcis2025.aisconferences.org/submissions/track-descriptions/" target="_self">
https://amcis2025.aisconferences.org/submissions/track-descriptions/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We look forward to your contributions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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