Scholarly Publishing & Open Access: Manuscript Accepted! 2026
About this event
Manuscript Accepted!
Manuscript Accepted! is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026. Register to attend the event in advance, as soon as possible. Manuscript Accepted! is the fifth biannual scholarly publishing symposium for graduate students and early career academic faculty. The event features engaging panel discussions and relevant workshops that will help demystify the publishing process.
Candid advice and useful tips are a hallmark of this free event, hosted by the University Libraries and Graduate Student Association. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. Reservations can be made until end-of-day February 8.
If you have any questions, please contact Librarian Teresa Schultz.
EVENT DETAILS:
Manuscript Accepted! is a one-day in-person symposium for University graduate students and early career scholars to help successfully navigate scholarly publishing and get their work published. The event, in its fifth year, is free to attend.
Registration will open in January 2026.
The event will feature a keynote by Dr. David Gillum, Associate Vice Provost of Compliance and Research Administration, on researching and publishing in uncertainty.
Schedule
(All events will take place in the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center; the agenda will be updated closer to the event with specific rooms.)
- 8:30 a.m. — Registration
- 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. — Introduction and Keynote by Dr. David Gillum
- 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. — Journal Editors panel
- Dr. Ruby Batz — Education
- Dr. Jenny Ouyang — Biology
- Dr. Julie Loisel — Geography
- Dr. Adam Kirn — Engineering
- 10:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Break
- 11 a.m. to noon — Choice of workshops:
- Predatory Publishers by Scholarly Communications Librarian Teresa Schultz
- How to Communicate Your Scholarship to the Public by Dr. Theresa McKim
- noon to 1 p.m. — Break for lunch (food will be provided)
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. — AI and Ethics Panel
- Dr. Emily Berthelot — Criminal Justice
- Dr. Lex Owen — Social Work
- Dr. Anna Panorska — Math
- Dr. Christie Row — Nevada Seismological Lab
- 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Writing Tips workshop by Writing Center Director Maureen McBride
Additional information
- Attendance type: In person
- Cost: Free, must register in advance
- Event type: Community Outreach, Conferences & Symposiums