The Publications Portfolio is responsible for two student-run journals: Catalyst and Chrysalis!
CATALYST
Catalyst is the IDSSA’s undergraduate student-run online platform that publishes written and creative work in IDS, providing a space for students to learn from each other and improve their written and creative communication abilities outside of the classroom.
CHRYSALIS
Chrysalis, the IDSSA’s print journal, highlights exemplary student work and provides a hands-on experience with editorial and peer-review processes.
Students can get involved by submitting work for publication, or working as a member of the Chrysalis Editorial Board. Calls for submissions are issued both in the fall and at the start of the winter semester. The Editorial Board is recruited at the start of the academic year.
Check out past issues of Chrysalis through Issuu!
Chrysalis – Spring 2025
Chrysalis – Spring 2024
Podcast
IDSSA’s Publications Podcast, The Capsule Newsletter, provides a quick global debrief related to international news, development stories, and interesting anecdotes and analysis from around the world! Find us on Spotify, or tune in through the link below!
Contact
Get involved with IDSSA publications through listening to our podcast (on Spotify, or through the link above!), reading past issues of Catalyst or Chrysalis, or submitting your unique op-eds, poetry, art, or other academic or artistic work to the email below!
We are always looking for new publication material, so feel free to reach out!
Email: publications.idssamcgill@gmail.com