MPSA Streaming and Recording Policy

82nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference
Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6, 2025
Hybrid Format: In-Person at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL or Online

All Panels/Paper Sessions, Roundtables, Lightning Talks and Working Groups will Feature a Hybrid Format (for In-Person or Virtual Participation). Undergraduate Poster Sessions will be In-Person Only

Conference Program Co-Chairs:
Hans C. Noel, Georgetown University
Jae-Jae Spoon, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Please be aware that the MPSA will utilize a streaming platform for virtual conference sessions. Attendees participating virtually are responsible for having an adequate internet connection to live-stream and participate in the conference. The MPSA will not issue any refunds for slow connectivity due to poor internet connection.

By participating in the event, you are automatically authorizing the Midwest Political Science Association the right and permission to record video and audio. Further, you authorize the MPSA and its employees, agents, and assigns to use your photograph, voice, or other likeness for purposes related to the mission of the MPSA, including but not limited to publicity, marketing, websites, promotion of the MPSA and their various programs, and other electronic forms of media. Individuals who do not want their identities to be captured are solely responsible for turning off their camera, muting their microphone, and/or adjusting their screen name accordingly.

All sessions will be auto-recorded in the virtual conference platform. The MPSA will then select some conference presentations to remain available on the MPSA website after the conference.

Professional Development Roundtables will be recorded and uploaded to the MPSA website. Individuals who do not want their identities to be captured during these sessions are solely responsible for turning off their camera, muting their microphone, and/or adjusting their screen name accordingly.

Participants may not record or broadcast audio or video of any MPSA session.