2022 Rachel Carson Conference

The 2022 Rachel Carson Conference, hosted by the Alpha Delta Lambda chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, was held at the Chatham University Eden Hall Campus from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 26, 2022.

2022 Conference Details

Submissions Were Accepted By:

  • Sigma Tau Delta student members

  • Alpha Delta Lambda student members

  • Alumni Epsilon Chapter members

  • Writers from Western Pennsylvania who have an interest in and would be available to present at the Rachel Carson Conference

Topics Included Were:

  • One (1) of the following papers: original critical essay, poetry collection, original prose, creative non-fiction

  • Abstracts and full works will be accepted

  • Submissions should require no more than 15 minutes to present

  • Individuals are encouraged to submit papers that celebrate the spirit of Rachel Carson. This could include but is not limited to papers regarding nature, feminism, and environmentalism. Papers exploring other topics, however, will be given the same consideration as papers about the aforementioned topics.

2022 Conference Schedule

9:00 a.m.—Shuttle pick up from Shadyside Campus

10:00-10:30 a.m.—Check-In and Meet and Greet

10:30-11:00 a.m.—Opening Remarks

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—Writing Workshop Led by Dr. Reznik

12:30-1:30 p.m.—Lunch

1:30-2:15 p.m.—Keynote Speaker

2:30-4:30 p.m.—Submission Shares in Critical and Creative subjects

4:30-5:00 p.m.— Closing