VSS Meeting

Join us for #VSS2026, May 15-19, 2026 in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

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VSS is excited to welcome our new Student-Postdoc Advisory Committee (SPC) members: Celine Aubuchon, Jongmin Moon, and Valorie Wiseman! 🎓👏

Thank you to our outgoing members for their dedication to the VSS trainee community.

Full list: https://t.co/hPcjmakigq

#VSS2026

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🗳️ The VSS Board of Directors Election is Now Open!

Cast your vote for two new board members (4-year terms).

✅ Eligibility: Must be a Regular or Postdoc 2026 Member
⏳ Deadline: April 24, 2026 (11:59 pm AoE)

Vote now: https://t.co/Xx95ZDzHgR

#VSS2026 #VisionScience

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#VSS2026 Congrats to Dr. T. Rowan Candy, recipient of the 2026 Davida Teller Award!

T. Rowan Candy will be presented with her award and deliver a talk at the 2026 VSS Awards Session on Monday, May 18, 2026, 12:30 – 2:00 pm.

Details: https://t.co/PvbkhhQypv

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Undergraduate "Just-In-Time" Poster Submissions!

Undergrads: Submit your independent research projects for #VSS2026 by March 31.

✅ Present in person May 17 or 19
✅ Open to current undergrads & some 1st-year Masters
✅ Must be a current member

Details: https://t.co/znBVulozQF

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#VSS2026 Congrats to Ilker Yildirim, the 2026 Elsevier/VSS Young Investigator Award recipient!

Join us Monday, May 18 at 12:30 pm for his award talk: "How to model the mind simultaneously across the computational, algorithmic, and neural levels." Details: https://t.co/UcPW73q8Zd

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· This is a volunteer gig, but there will be a small compensation.
· Each DJ will play a 30-90 minute set (with some flexibility).
· We will provide equipment, and you can let us know on the form if you have special requests.

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#VSS2026 Club Vision is going back to its roots! 🎧 We’re recruiting VSS member DJs for our final-night dance party.

Showcase your skills & musical culture on the decks. please fill out this short form by April 8, 2026. https://t.co/gp08Pcg4Kc

See below for Key details:

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Some key details:
· We are seeking a range of dance music styles, from Afrobeat to House to Zydeco (and anything else). In selecting DJs, we will seek a balance between variety and fun dance-ability.
· All VSS members are eligible.

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⏰ Davida Teller Award nominations extended!
The deadline is now Feb 13.

This year, the award honors mid-career vision scientists (10–25 years post-PhD).

Learn more & nominate: https://t.co/1lhzlTSTv0

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#VSS2026 FINAL CALL FOR Nominations! There are three VSS awards:

🏅 Ken Nakayama Medal
🏅 Davida Teller Award
🏅 Elsevier/VSS Young Investigator Award

Nominate by Jan 22, 2026. Winners announced in March.

More info: https://t.co/INVSAzW7rk

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#VSS2026 registration is now open! 🎉

Register early to save—early rates end Feb 27, 2026.
Registration includes all scientific sessions, networking events, and more. More details: https://t.co/6aTamUZL5v

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#VSS2026 Nominations are now open for three VSS awards!

🏅 Ken Nakayama Medal
🏅 Davida Teller Award
🏅 Elsevier/VSS Young Investigator Award

Nominate by Jan 22, 2026. Winners announced in March.

More info: https://t.co/Uz2Kf27Hrj

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Deadline Today: #VSS2026 Travel Grants ✈️

VSS is accepting Travel Grant applications to help offset the cost of attending VSS 2026. Open to trainees with demonstrated financial need.

🗓 Deadline: Jan 19, 2026
🔔Awards announced: Feb 19, 2026

Details: https://t.co/Z4fZgmx292

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Don’t Forget! AVS Abstracts Due Jan 16 👀

Submit your abstract for the inaugural Applied Vision Science (AVS) Meeting—May 20, 2026 in St. Pete Beach, FL, following #VSS2026.

🗓 Abstract deadline: Jan 16
💸 Early reg discount: Feb 27

Learn more: https://t.co/5W55VQweY7

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🔥Design the next #VSS2026 T-shirt! Show off your creativity & win $500 + recognition at the meeting.

Deadline: Jan 15, 2026 →https://t.co/Kf10gCtj9T

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Don’t Forget! AVS Abstracts Due Jan 16 👀

Submit your abstract for the inaugural Applied Vision Science (AVS) Meeting—May 20, 2026 in St. Pete Beach, FL, following #VSS2026.

Abstract Deadline: January 16, 2026

Learn more: https://t.co/5W55VQwMNF

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🔥Design the next #VSS2026 T-shirt! Show off your creativity & win $500 + recognition at the meeting.

Deadline: Jan 15, 2026 →https://t.co/Kf10gCtj9T

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📢 VSS 2026 Satellite & Social Event Proposals Now Open!

Plan a user group, workshop, tutorial, or social event at VSS 2026. All events must be approved and cannot overlap official sessions.

Submit by Jan 9, 2026 → https://t.co/drLkCNYwai

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Don’t Forget! AVS Abstracts Due Jan 16 👀

Submit your abstract for the inaugural Applied Vision Science (AVS) Meeting—May 20, 2026 in St. Pete Beach, FL, following #VSS2026.

🗓 Abstract deadline: Jan 16
💸 Early reg discount: Feb 27

Learn more: https://t.co/5W55VQwMNF

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VSS Award Nominations Open 🏆

Recognize excellence in vision science! Nominations are now open for:

• Ken Nakayama Medal
• Davida Teller Award
• Elsevier/VSS Young Investigator Award

🗓 Deadline: Jan 22nd
🏅Awards presented at #VSS2026

Learn more: https://t.co/Z4fZgmwuju