FGLIF Events at AIA/SCS 2026

AIA/SCS 2026 is right around the corner, and we’re excited to share what FGLIF has planned for San Francisco this January. Whether you’re early in your career, attending your first major conference, or returning for another year, we’ve put together a mix of opportunities to connect, learn, ask questions, decompress, and get involved.

Below is our full schedule of events — all are open to anyone interested in participating.

Evening Social with the Student Affairs Interest Group (SAIG)

Thursday, January 8 at 7:30 pm

Kick off the conference with good company, good conversation, and a relaxed space to unwind. Bring a friend, or come solo and meet new ones!

Conference Panel: Navigating Contingent Positions and the Faculty Pipeline

Friday, January 9 at 11:00 am
Hybrid

This forum-style workshop offers perspectives on the landscape of contingent roles and early-career experiences, including adjuncting, VAPs, postdocs, international positions, transitioning between short-term posts, and securing research support. Panelists will draw from lived experience and highlight challenges that are especially relevant to early-career and first-generation scholars.

Pre-submit questions for our panelists: https://forms.gle/ci5osfsnjmHS7Hww9

Speakers:
Naomi Campa (UT Austin)
Matthew Chaldekas (Tübingen)
CJ Rice (Vassar)
Leticia R. Rodriguez (Houston)
Jeremy Swist (Michigan State)

FGLIF Business Meeting

Friday, January 9 at 1:00 pm

Curious about what we’re working on? Have ideas? Want to get involved? Everyone is welcome, new and returning faces alike.

UC Press FirstGen Info Session

Friday, January 9 at 4:30 pm
Exhibitor Hall – UC Press Booth

A great opportunity for early-career scholars exploring book publishing. UC Press will introduce their FirstGen Program, which offers:

grants for first-generation authors,
workshops that demystify scholarly book publishing,
online publishing resources, and
opportunities for connection and professional development.

If you’ve ever wondered how to begin thinking about a book project, this is an easy, low-pressure way to learn more.

We hope you’ll stop by our events throughout the conference, join the conversations, and share these opportunities with others who might find them helpful.

We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!