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DMV Student Journal Symposium for Literary and Research Publications

Schedule and Program 2024

Friday, April 26, 2024 • 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDT

National Churchill Leadership Center, Gelman Library

George Washington University Foggy Bottom Campus
2130 H St NW, Washington, DC 20052

SYMPOSIUM CO-ORGANIZERS:

Jaylee Davis, GW CCAS Class of 2024; Editor-in-Chief, GW Undergraduate Review
Dominique McIndoe, MPS in Publishing Graduate, Spring 2024, George Washington University
Amelia Nason, GW CCAS Class of 2027
John W. Warren, Director and Associate Professor, GW Graduate Program in Publishing

HOSTED BY:

Graduate Program in Publishing, College of Professional Studies, in collaboration with GW Libraries and Academic Innovation, The George Washington University

1:00 pm – Welcome and Opening Remarks

John W. Warren, Director and Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Publishing, George Washington University

1:15 – 1:55 pm– Plenary: The Impact of Journal Publishing

Moderator: John W. Warren

Plenary Panelists

Kelley Squazzo, Director of Library & Publisher Partnerships, Project MUSE, Johns Hopkins University Press

Swapna Padhye, Publishing Director, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Oxford University Press

2:00 – 2:40 pm – Student Journal Panel 1

Moderator

Amelia Nason, George Washington University, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

Panelists

Jaylee Davis, George Washington University, Columbian College of Arts and Science; Editor-in-Chief, George Washington University Undergraduate Review (Research, Undergraduate)

Nick Seifert, Howard University, Department of English, Managing Editor and Faculty Advisor, The Amistad (Literary, Undergraduate)

Naomi Turner, Howard University, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English; Staff member, The Amistad

Maiya Norwood, Howard University, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English; Staff member, The Amistad

Sydney Hsu, American University; Editor-in-Chief, AmLit (Literary, Undergraduate)

Emma DiValentino, American University; Editor-in-Chief, AmLit

2:45 – 3:30 pm – Student Journal Panel 2

Moderator

Jaylee Davis, George Washington University

Panelists

Sophia Pavlenko, George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs; Editor-In-Chief, The Globe: GW's Undergraduate Research Journal in International Affairs (Research, Undergraduate)

Stephanie Van Ausdeln, George Washington University, Columbian College of Arts and Science; incoming Editor-in-Chief, The Globe

Kevin Zhang, George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs; Director, The George Washington University Undergraduate Law Review (Research, Undergraduate)

Breanna Crossman, George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs; Writer, GW Undergraduate Law Review

Emre Derin, University of Maryland, College of Computer, Mathematical, & Natural Sciences; Editor-in-Chief, The Catalyst (Research, Undergraduate)

Isabela Barriga, American University, Kogod School of Business; Managing Editor, Kogod Sustainability Review (KSR) (Literary and Research, Graduate)

3:30 – 4:00 pm – Student Journal Collaboration Lab

Moderated by Jaylee Davis, Amelia Nason and John W. Warren

4:00 – 4:30 pm – Networking

Bios of Participants

Isabela Barriga is an MS in Sustainability Management graduate student at the Kogod School of Business. Currently, Isabela is an engagement specialist at the World Resources Institute, where she works to strengthen the impact of Global Forest Watch's tools and build community partnerships across forest monitoring and protection. Previously, Isabela managed communications and content strategy for USAID's global knowledge portal for climate change and international development, Climatelinks. Isabela holds a BS in Public Health and a minor in International Development and Conflict Management from the University of Maryland, College Park. As a Maryland native, Isabela enjoys spending time in nature, hiking, and exploring DC's museums.

Breanna Crossman is an Honors student at the George Washington University double majoring in International Affairs and Classics. Her interests include youth civic engagement, climate justice, and classical languages. She has worked on five local and state campaigns for Democratic candidates in New York and is the Editor-in-Chief of a youth literary magazine called Spiritus Mundi Review. At GW, she is a member of the American Parliamentary Debate Association, the Women’s Pre-Law Student Association, and writes for the Undergraduate Law Review. She hopes to pursue a career in International Environmental Law or Cultural Heritage Law.

Jaylee Davis is a senior at the George Washington University, majoring in English. She serves as the Editor-in-Chief and Layout Manager of The GW Undergraduate Research Journal. Previously, she worked for Dr. Randi Kristensen in the University Writing Program as Research Assistant. She is in the process of completing her senior thesis under the advisement of Dr. Robert McRuer. As an undergraduate honors student, Jaylee conducted research for and co-organized the inaugural Student Journal Symposium.

Emre Derin is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Maryland. He is the President & Editor-in-Chief of the Catalyst, the undergraduate research journal affiliated with the Fischell Department of Bioengineering. Publishing research and highlighting student experiences in the fields of biomedical engineering and sciences has been at the forefront of the journal’s objectives since it was revitalized by Derin in 2023. In addition to his involvement with the Catalyst, Derin conducts neurosurgery research at the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

Emma DiValentino is a junior at American University studying Literature and Political Science. Emma is Editor-in-Chief of American University's Undergraduate Literary Magazine, AmLit, alongside Sydney Hsu. Prior to serving as Editor-in-Chief, she was Blog Editor. Her work has been published in AmLit and Giving Room Mag.

Sydney Hsu is a junior at American University studying Journalism and Literature. Sydney currently works as Editor-in-Chief of American University's Undergraduate Literary Magazine, AmLit, having previously worked as the Prose Editor. Sydney also works for AU's student run newspaper The Eagle as an Investigative Reporter. Several of Sydney’s poems and pieces of short form prose have been published by AmLit. Having received the Presidential Scholarship from AU, Sydney is striving to better understand Journalism and Literature from a critical lens. When not studying, Sydney spends time with her two poodles and crocheting.

Dominique McIndoe is a Spring 2024 graduate of the Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program, College of Professional Studies, George Washington University. She previously worked as an associate production editor at Rowman & Littlefield, is a student member of the Society for Scholarly Publishing, and writes freelance journalism for Prince William Living magazine. She graduated from Seton Hall University in her home state of New Jersey with a bachelor's degree in public relations and journalism. She has been published in magazines, newspapers, and online media platforms like The Setonian, TAPinto.net, and New Jersey Monthly, and now works in government publishing with the Department of Defense.

Amelia Nason is a first year in The George Washington University Honors Program, pursuing a double major in Creative Writing and Political Science. A poet and novelist, her debut poetry chapbook was published in 2023, and her work has been featured in a variety of literary magazines. Additionally, she has served as an editor for Kalopsia Literary Journal and is a proud alumna of the Iowa Young Writers Studio and the School of the New York Times, alongside other teen writing programs. At GW, she’s a member of the Model United Nations Travel Team, Swing Left Campaign Corps, the Pre-Law Student Association, and the International Affairs Society, as well as incoming Epee Captain of GW Fencing. In the future, Amelia hopes to publish her novels and work in domestic policy at a national level of government.

Maiya Norwood is a graduating senior English Major / Sociology Minor at Howard University, and plans to attend the Columbia Publishing Course this summer.

Swapna Padhye is Publishing Director at Oxford University Press, where she is responsible for the strategic management of the Press’ global portfolio of journals in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Law. In her previous roles at Wiley, she oversaw the development of proprietary and society-owned journals in the life and physical sciences. With over two decades of publishing experience, Swapna is known for forging strong collaborations with partners to assist editors and associations with developing and executing strategy for the growth and sustainability of their publications’ portfolio, including journals, books and B2B products, with the launch of open access and hybrid journals, and other new products. Swapna is also an advocate for improving diversity, equity, and inclusivity in publications. She is a part of OUP’s DEI&A core journals team. While at Wiley she co-led its journals DE&I council, focusing on collaboration with industry stakeholders and on the development of strategies, policies, and toolkits to enable Wiley’s publishing team to advance DE&I across journals. Swapna is also a member of Society for Scholarly Publishing’s 2024 annual meeting program committee.

Sophia Pavlenko, a sophomore at The George Washington University, hails from Ukraine but now calls Los Alamos, New Mexico home. Pursuing a BA in International Affairs with a concentration in Comparative Political, Economic & Social Systems, Sophia is also minoring in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). She holds the role of Editor-In-Chief at The Globe, a journal dedicated to engaging GW's academic community in responsible global citizenship through the promotion of undergraduate international relations scholarship. The Globe became defunct in 2020 over the COVID-19 Pandemic, but since August 2023, Sophia has spearheaded efforts with Prof. Edi Jurkovic and the GW International Affairs Society (GWIAS) to revive it. Accordingly, the journal has once again become a platform for students to host their research in areas such as Security Policy, Diplomacy, International Development & Economics, Human Rights, and Comparative Politics.

Nick Seifert holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with a fiction concentration from George Mason University and a Master of Arts in English from St. Cloud State University. Currently, Nick is a Master Instructor in the Department of English at Howard University where he teaches creative writing and composition. Additionally, he teaches a creative writing course at Georgetown University. Nick serves as the managing editor and faculty advisor for Howard University’s premiere literary arts journal, The Amistad. He has lived in Minneapolis, New York City, Seoul, South Korea and has traveled extensively. Nick’s fiction has appeared in various print and online publications. His latest work, “Using Experiential Learning to Elevate Black Voices: Analyzing Howard University's Journal, The Amistad,” is a chapter in Teaching Humanities with Cultural Responsiveness at HBCUs and HSIs (2023).

Kelley Squazzo is Director of Library & Publisher Partnerships for Project MUSE at Johns Hopkins University Press in Baltimore, Maryland. Throughout her career in academic publishing, Kelley brings expertise in acquisitions, product development, and sales strategies for books, journals, and born-digital works. In her leadership role at Project MUSE, she develops and implements sustainable, future-forward business models that support the shared missions of its publishing partners and library customers. Kelley is a strong advocate for opening access to humanities and social sciences publications for a more inclusive and equitable scholarly ecosystem. Kelley holds a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Maryland and occasionally teaches humanities classes at a local community college.

Naomi Turner is a sophomore English major, Journalism minor, from Charlotte, NC by way of Syracuse, NY. She is on The Amistad staff for the 2024 issue, where she reviews submissions, takes part in the journal’s structure/design, and meets with guest writers/artists and interviewees. She came to love literature and writing in middle school, and chose to study English Language and Literature with the goal of entering the publishing industry. She loves seeing everyone’s creativity and passion in their writing, and hopes to continue working with literary writers in the future.

Stephanie Van Ausdeln is a freshman from Idaho Falls, Idaho. She is studying Public Policy and Economics, with a minor in Japanese Language, in the Columbian College of Arts and Science (CCAS) at George Washington University. As Editor-in-Chief of the Globe, I plan to expand operations, add a new creative touch to our publications, and make the writing and editing process more inclusive for GW students. As a proponent of inclusivity paired with a solid understanding of international affairs and the application of domestic and international policy, I hope to lead the Globe to a new level of success this coming year.

John W. Warren is Director and Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Publishing, George Washington University. He formerly held the positions of Director, George Mason University Press; Marketing and Sales Director, Georgetown University Press; Director of Marketing, RAND Corporation; and Marketing Manager at Sage Publications and Fondo de Cultura Económica. He has a master’s degree in international management from the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California, San Diego. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, a frequent speaker at international publishing conferences, and author of numerous articles about digital publishing as well as the Impact Module for the Library Publishing Curriculum. He is a classical guitarist and composer, and a contributor to Classical Guitar and Acoustic Guitar magazines. He is the founder and publisher of The GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, co-organizer of the GW Ethics in Publishing Conference, and founder and co-organizer of the Student Journal Symposium.

Kevin Zhang is the Director of The George Washington University Undergraduate Law Review. Having previously served as a writer and an editor-in-chief for the Review, Kevin seeks to promote legal scholarship and conversations surrounding the many issues in our world today.

Participant Student Journals

The Amistad, Howard University (Literary, Undergraduate): The Amistad is Howard University’s premier student-run literary arts journal. Our mission is to elevate the creative voices of the Black diaspora through poetry, fiction, interviews, and visual art… The Amistad is Howard University’s longest running undergraduate journal, publishing work that is distinct and artful.

AmLit, American University (Literary, Undergraduate): The American Literary Magazine, affectionately known as AmLit, is American University’s semesterly publication of students’ creative works - including art, photography, film, poetry, and prose. The AmFam (members of the AmLit community) comes together each semester to share our love for the creative arts, host events, and design our publication.

The Catalyst, University of Maryland (Research, Undergraduate): The Catalyst is UMD's undergraduate bioengineering and biotechnology research journal. The Catalyst was created by a group of undergraduate students who came together with an idea to increase student interest and involvement in research on campus. The Catalyst's editorial team, along with other BIOE students and faculty members, has recognized that undergraduate research is fundamental to a student’s academic success. This journal is meant to reveal these research experiences to current, prospective transfer, and high school students not yet involved in research, as well as to all who are interested in reading about the research being conducted on campus.

The George Washington University Undergraduate Law Review (Research, Undergraduate): The George Washington University Undergraduate Law Review (ULR) is a student-run and published legal journal that examines internationally significant issues concerning law, policy, philosophy, ethics, and politics. The ULR offers undergraduates the unique chance to research, write, and edit a law review article on a legal topic of their choosing. The year-long process involves many stages of topic investigation, legal research, draft writing, and editing, and our editors and writers will even learn the Legal Bluebook citation method (something typically not taught until law school).

The George Washington University Undergraduate Review (Research, Undergraduate): Established in 2016, the GW Undergraduate Review is the premier publication of research from undergraduate students at The George Washington University. Our mission is to promote undergraduate research on GW's campus through events, workshops, and the publication of a student peer-reviewed journal. The GWUR is student-run and supported by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.

The Globe, George Washington University (Research, Undergraduate): The Globe is the only Undergraduate Journal in International Affairs at the George Washington University (GW). Jointly sponsored by the International Affairs Society (IAS) and the Elliott School of International Affairs, The Globe publishes an annual issue every Spring Semester to showcase the ideas, perspectives, and research of GW Students interested in Security, Human Rights, Development, and other sub-fields of IA.

The GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing (GW JEP), College of Professional Studies, George Washington University (Research, Graduate): GWJEP welcomes articles, case studies, and conference presentations from scholars, students, and publishing professionals on topics such as diversity and inclusion, accessibility, peer review, open access, sustainability, publishing metrics, equity, and other aspects and issues of ethical publishing. This online peer-reviewed journal is managed by students in the Graduate Program in Publishing, College of Professional Studies, at George Washington University.

Kogod Sustainability Review (KSR), American University (Literary and Research, Graduate): The Kogod Sustainability Review is a student-run organization whose primary purpose is to publish a bi-annual journal of sustainability scholarship. The Kogod Sustainability Review provides cutting-edge sustainability scholarship on people, the planet, and prosperity in a rapidly changing world.

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