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
#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-visi…
See below for Key details:
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.
· 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.
⏰ 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-te…
#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/registrat…
#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-grap…
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-grap…
📢 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…
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