10/07/2025

CSCA 2026 CAT — Submission Reminder (Deadline: Oct 10, 11:59 PM CDT)

Dear scholars,

A quick reminder for CSCA 2026 submissions to the Communication & Technology Interest Group (CAT). We welcome Full Papers, Extended Abstracts, and Paper/Discussion Panels.

Full Call: https://www.csca-net.org/aws/CSCA/pt/sd/news_article/596169/_PARENT/layout_details/false

How to submit an Extended Abstract (work-in-progress)

• In the portal, please choose “Competitive Paper.”
• Complete the online abstract field (the portal allows up to 5,000 characters).
• Upload your Extended Abstract file (≤ 10 pages, double-spaced, including all content such as references/tables/figures).
• To help us categorize efficiently: please note “Extended Abstract” in the online abstract field and on the top-right of the title page in your uploaded file.
• Remove all identifying information (including file properties)

Full Papers

• Max 30 pages double-spaced (including references/tables/figures). Include title and a brief abstract.
• Remove all identifying information (including file properties).
• Label the top-right of the title page if applicable: STUDENT, DEBUT STUDENT, or INCLUSIVE SCHOLARSHIP.

Panels (Paper or Discussion)

• Include multi-institutional participation when possible.
• Follow the posted panel instructions in the call.

Technology requests must be included at the time of submission.

Deadline: October 10, 2025, 11:59 PM (CDT).

Please submit via the CSCA online submission portal.

We look forward to your submissions. Thank you for contributing to CAT at CSCA 2026!

Xialing Lin, Ph.D.

Chair, Communication & Technology Interest Group

Central States Communication Association

Xialing Lin, Ph.D.  

Assistant Professor
Department of Communication
Nicholson School of Communication and Media 
University of Central Florida