VSS Meeting

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: bit.ly/4c5J2ul #VSS2026

🗳️ 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: bit.ly/4do5zEO #VSS2026 #VisionScience

#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: bit.ly/4lZulxp

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: bit.ly/3O6mAZU

#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: bit.ly/4sDRWWL

· 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.

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.

#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. visionsciences.org/club-vision-dj… See below for Key details:

⏰ 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: visionsciences.org/davida-teller-…

#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: bit.ly/43Rmr1b

#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: visionsciences.org/registration/

#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: bit.ly/43Rmr1b

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: visionsciences.org

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: appliedvisionscience.org

🔥Design the next #VSS2026 T-shirt! Show off your creativity & win $500 + recognition at the meeting. Deadline: Jan 15, 2026 →visionsciences.org/2026-graphics-…

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: appliedvisionscience.org

🔥Design the next #VSS2026 T-shirt! Show off your creativity & win $500 + recognition at the meeting. Deadline: Jan 15, 2026 →visionsciences.org/2026-graphics-…

📢 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 → visionsciences.org/satellite-even…

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: appliedvisionscience.org

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: visionsciences.org