Faunalytics will host a remote symposium, Fauna Connections, for animal advocates on September 14, 2023 (tentatively 12:00pm-5:30pm EDT). We invite academics and scientists from the social and behavioral sciences, or related disciplines, to submit a presentation abstract of original research that discusses the real-life implications and recommendations of such data for animal advocates in any of four areas: farmed animals, companion animals, wild animals, and animals used in science. Examples of topics related to this theme include, but are not limited to, meat-reduction interventions, how people think about animals, barriers and challenges in transitioning to veganism, how to build coalitions with other social movements, how to influence policy-makers, how to transition to animal-free methods in science, the impact of outdoor cats on wildlife, and how to improve adoption rates for shelter animals. 

Format

Researchers will present their work orally in a pre-recorded 10-minute presentation, followed by a live 5-minute Q&A. While researchers will record their presentations in advance, they are expected to attend the event to be present for the live Q&A following their presentation video. Depending on the number and content of submissions we receive, we may ask some presenters to present their work in a virtual poster format. When you submit your proposal, you will have the option to opt out of the poster format. Selecting the “either poster or presentation” option or not will not influence the chance of being selected for a presentation.

Audience

Most attendees will not be researchers or scholars, so please submit your application (including the title of your proposed presentation) in lay-friendly terms so that all advocates can understand your work. 

How To Submit

Please submit your presentation proposal here by EOD Sunday, July 2nd, 2023.

• Names and affiliations of all authors.
• Presentation title.
• Presentation abstract, maximum 250 words. Please include the research objective, methods, and results (or anticipated results).
• Recommendations for animal advocates based on the research to be presented, maximum 100 words. 
• Area of the research to be presented: farmed animals, companion animals, wild animals, or animals used in science.