ASREC 2025 Conference
George Mason University - Arlington, VA
March 7-8, 2025
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Dr. Robert Boyd
Arizona State University
Robert (Rob) Boyd is considered a forerunner in the field of cultural evolution, known for his significant contributions to understanding how culture influences human evolution. He holds a professorship in Human Evolutionary Biology at Arizona State University, where his research focuses on the evolutionary psychology of the mechanisms that give rise to - and influence - human culture, and how these mechanisms interact with population dynamic processes to shape human cultural variation. Alongside his long-time collaborator, Peter J. Richerson, Boyd has played a crucial role in developing the dual inheritance theory, which examines the co-evolution of genetic and cultural factors. Their influential works, including "Culture and the Evolutionary Process" and "Not by Genes Alone," have reshaped research on human behavior, social organization, and evolutionary dynamics. Boyd's interdisciplinary approach, which integrates anthropology, biology, economics, and psychology, has established him as a central figure in cultural evolution.
Conference Program
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Registration
All presenters and participants must register to attend. Please register no later than January 31. Registration is $175 for regular attendees and $50 for students
INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION, ECONOMICS AND SOCIETY ( IRES)
ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT WORKSHOP
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, ORANGE, CA
MAY 30-31, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 21, 2025
We are excited to announce that IRES is now accepting applications for its Annual Graduate Student Workshop! This engaging workshop is primarily tailored for advanced students in economics, sociology, and political science, though we enthusiastically welcome proposals from scholars across all disciplines.
Over the course of two dynamic days, participants will engage in intensive instruction, lively interactions, and valuable feedback opportunities with a select group of advanced graduate students. Each participant will be required to submit a completed paper in advance, which will be thoroughly circulated and reviewed. Our sessions will emphasize both presentations and discussions, allowing faculty and fellow students to provide constructive and detailed feedback on each paper.
**APPLICATION PROCESS**
To apply, please submit a one-page summary along with your CV. The summary should include your name, university affiliation, email, graduate advisor, and a brief 300-500 word description of your work. Applications must be submitted by clicking HERE no later than March 21, 2025. If you have a draft of your paper prepared, we encourage you to include it, as submissions with papers will be prioritized.
**ACCOMMODATIONS**
IRES will be covering the costs of an economy flight, hotel accommodation, and meals during the workshop. Please be aware that federal restrictions prohibit us from awarding an honoraria payment if you are currently on an F1 or other visa, although a travel grant could be available.
**FACULTY PARTICIPANTS**
- Chris Bader, Chapman University (Sociology)
- Laurence Iannaccone, Chapman University (Economics)
- Mohammad Isaqzadeh, Chapman University ( Political Science)
- Taylor Jaworski, University of Colorado, Boulder (Economics)
- Erik Kimbrough, Chapman University (Economics)
- Avital Livny, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (Political Science)
- Mike McBride, UC Irvine (Economics)
- Salma Mousa, UCLA (Political Science)
- Steven Pfaff, Chapman University (Sociology)
- Jared Rubin, Chapman University (Economics)
- Carolyn Warner, University of Nevada, Reno (Political Science)
