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The Method to Our Madness

The Method to Our Madness

staceymerola
Veröffentlicht: 2026-02-18
© Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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Veröffentlicht: 2026-02-18
© Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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How to Get the Most Out of Attending Academic and Professional Conferences

How to Get the Most Out of Attending Academic and Professional Conferences

Ever gone to a conference for the free swag and accidentally left with a career‑changing conversation? From data‑themed outfits to awkwardly empty presentation rooms, Stacey and Bill swap stories about how to get the most out of your conference expe
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Ever gone to a conference for the free swag and accidentally left with a career‑changing conversation? From data‑themed outfits to awkwardly empty presentation rooms, Stacey and Bill swap stories about how to get the most out of your conference experience. Drawing on years of attending, presenting at, and navigating professional and academic conferences across evaluation, psychology, sociology, and research spaces, Stacey and Bill share honest reflections about what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they’d known sooner.
In this episode, they cover:
Why people go to conferences in the first place
How networking leads to jobs and collaborations
Big conferences vs. small ones, and which might be better for you
Simple ways to be more approachable (and memorable)
The highs and lows of presenting, from packed rooms to empty ones
How location, planning, and conference structure shape the experience
Episode takeaways:
Conferences are most valuable when you’re intentional about why you’re attending.
Smaller or regional conferences often lead to more meaningful conversations.
Being prepared—and approachable—can open unexpected doors.
Not every presentation will be a hit, and that’s okay.
Serendipity plays a bigger role than most people expect.
Links to organizations and conferences mentioned in this episode:
American Evaluation Association (AEA): https://www.eval.org/
American Psychological Association (APA): https://convention.apa.org/
Eastern Evaluation Research Society (EERS): https://www.eers.org/
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP): https://www.siop.org/events/the-annual-conference/
Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE): https://www.sree.org/2026-conference
Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA): https://mmira.wildapricot.org/australia2026
Podcast music written and produced by Stacey Merola. Podcast artwork was created by Zoe Targino.
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Erscheinungs­datum: 18.2.2026, 20:40:48

Beschreibung

The Method to Our Madness is a podcast that explores the art, ethics, and impact of research and evaluation. Hosted by award-winning evaluator and musician Dr. Stacey Merola, and William Pate, who together have close to 50 years of evaluation experience, each episode dives into the stories behind the data. Join our two hosts as they discuss their trials and tribulations as program evaluators: how they engage stakeholders, ask questions, measure change, and translate findings into action.  From equity-driven frameworks to creative data storytelling, this show brings together thought leaders, community advocates, and methodologists to rethink what meaningful evidence looks like. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just curious about how evaluation shapes the world, tune in for insights that are rigorous, resonant, and real. 

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