Interdisciplinary seminars have been an important component of ISPS's programmatic activity throughout its history. These seminars generally involve several faculty members and a large number of graduate and professional students from a variety of disciplines, departments, and schools. The format of each ISPS interdisciplinary seminar depends upon the interests of its members. Seminars typically involve visiting speakers, discussion of published and unpublished papers, and presentation of seminar participants' own work.
Frequency varies from weekly to monthly.
Attendance at some seminars requires advance notice, and some distribute papers in advance. For more information telephone Kelli Farnham at 203 432-3285. This seminar meets every other week during the academic year on Wednesday afternoon, 4.00-5.30 p.m. Each seminar features a presentation of current research by a distinguished scholar, followed by questions and discussion. Seminar speakers are generally visitors from other universities.