In today’s media saturated and ever-connected society, we are barraged with a daily dose of conflict.  The very nature of most media messages is one of duality and division.  We see this pattern particularly in news coverage of politics, crime, and social unrest as well as in the increasing economic divide in the United States.  In addition, we face conflict on a daily basis within our own families, workplaces, and social spaces. As communications scholars, practitioners, and educators how best can we use our knowledge and practice to mediate conflict?  How can we impart the values of conflict resolution in our teaching and employ the concept in our lives?

The 31st Annual Convention of the Maryland Communication Association invites you to join us on Friday November 13th and Saturday November 14th at Bowie State University, as we explore this topic through panel discussions, paper presentations, poster sessions, and guest speakers.