CSA Scholars' Roundtable Honor

The CSA Scholars' Roundtable recognizes those who exemplify high standards in costume scholarship and charges them with leading a National Symposium event that stimulates consideration and discussion of an issue pertaining to costume scholarship. This year's Symposium's theme, "Innovation: The Art, Craft, History, Technology, and Diaspora of Dress," forms the basis for the Scholars Roundtable. The roundtable will focus on the impact of technology and innovation on dress and fashion studies. We invite educators, costume designers, pattern drafters, 3D artists, re-enactors, curators, historic interpreters, fashion historians, entrepreneurs, emerging scholars, students, and CSA enthusiasts to apply to participate in this roundtable discussion. Nominees must have particular experience in or insight into an aspect of the elected scholarly issue; are interested in considering and debating the issue from many angles; have done or who are doing innovative work in the field of costume; and are willing to work collaboratively and help to lead a dynamic discussion. To nominate someone for this honor, please email the following to Jaleesa Reed: the person's name and contact information, and a brief statement of why this nominee is a good candidate for this year's roundtable. Interested scholars are welcome to nominate themselves. Once nominations have been received, nominees will be asked to submit an essay explaining how their experience and/or scholarship contributes towards the selected topic and how they plan to contribute toward the panel discussion. A curriculum vitae or resume will also be requested. Please visit the award's website or contact the Costume Society of America for more information.