🥁 Aaaand we’re back! It’s that time of the year to meet the newly elected ILSSA Board!
📑 Arjun Krishna, Membership Programming Chair
🪙 Brendan Henrique, Treasurer
☎️ Dorentina Dedushaj, Communications Chair
We’re so excited to have them on board and grow our ILSSA community!
📢 Attention US-Based International Students and Advisors 📢
ILSSA Event: From F-1 to Future Opportunities: Updates and Career Pathways
Session 1 (Yrs 1–3): Tue 9/29, 7–8pm ET
Session 2 (Yrs 3+): Thu 10/8, 7–8pm ET
See the full details and sign up here: https://t.co/JayFfDGLwG
It’s time to vote!
ILSSA student members: voting is now open for the 2026–2027 ILSSA Board elections.
Please review the candidate info and submit your ballot by Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. AOE.
Candidate info: https://t.co/g8O2MOYWUi
Ballot: https://t.co/JT7TLbW6l4
📢Dream of having a real impact in the Learning Sciences? Join the ILSSA Board! We are officially inviting nominations to run for a position on the ILSSA Board! Nominations due July 26th. See election details & role descriptions at: https://t.co/TkGkjPK3Au
Evening ILSSA Social!
Unwind with fellow students and scholars—free food and good vibes included. Grab a drink, hang out, and make some new connections. Thurs 18:00-20:00 · Hangar 24 17877 Von Karman Ave Unit 110
Open ILSSA Business Meeting is TODAY! Join a candid, collaborative conversation about issues facing students and recent grads in ISLS, the field at large, and beyond. Let's shape the future of our community together. Thurs 11:30 - 12:45 · ALP1300
We are selling stickers to raise money for need based scholarships! We are near the registration table! They cost whatever you can afford, and whatever you think is fair for whatever you take! Not in person? Want to support the cause? You can donate here https://t.co/WoyZfyyvOL
If you are taking pictures in Irvine this week, upload them here! Lets hype eachother up (and get some badass professional pics to promote ourselves) https://t.co/ULTlnC2fx6
ISLS Bingo is BACK! @here If you get bingo, take a screenshot, bring it to the ILSSA sticker near registration, and get a free sticker + a social media shout out! https://t.co/EX5JlFfpiI
Welcome to ISLS 2026, Irvine! So happy to see everyone arriving and settling in. A few things to know for tomorrow:
📣 New Member Session — June 16, 8:30–10:30am.
🎨 Sticker sale — stop by the registration table and grab yours!
See you all tomorrow!
Bus and shuttle update: We officially have a schedule, and the buses will begin running tomorrow!
Please check the bus map and schedule to plan your trip. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Are you attending ISLS virtually? Attend our virtual keynote watch parties & events! Not registered at all? Single-event tickets are a more affordable way to ensure you don't miss out -- registration closes on June 9th
https://t.co/PGsUvMh3Nd
🚨 ISLS has 4 Hyatt rooms available that were originally reserved for staff.
Rate: $169/night + taxes/fees. Likely Queen rooms, potentially shareable between 2 people.
Interested? Email Nicole Hoover at [email protected] and CC [email protected] ASAP.
Sticker sneak peek #2 is here! ✨
Stop by during the annual meeting to get yours and help support ILSSA’s Annual Meeting need-based scholarship. Which design will be your favorite? 👀
📣 Calling LS & CSCL scholars attending #ISLS2026!
Join us for Mentoring Chats, previously Coffee with Professors.
🗓 June 17 & 18
🕓 4:15–5:45 PM
📍 In person during poster sessions
💻 Online option available
Mentors + mentees welcome! Sign up by May 29:
https://t.co/bvl0Y1syzx
Registration for ISLS 2026 annual meeting is now open! Workshops, events, and virtual attendance are all options in the registration process. Take advantage of early bird rates by May 12!
https://t.co/3t00Vf7ZFJ
On behalf of the Hybrid Engagement Committee: Help us make ISLS 2026 the most accessible conference yet! We’re looking for more volunteers to host virtual keynote watch parties across time zones, especially for those outside the U.S. Volunteer here: https://t.co/0GwU6BCpwb
Our membership registration system and free membership code generation was down Apr 28–today. If you're an eligible LMIC student/practitioner who paid during this time, you can get a refund. Email [email protected] with your name, email, institution, country & supervisor details.