AESS: Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences

04/10/2026

We are continuing our 2026 conference season with a Student Research Symposium. Our first panel is about AI and Environmental Sustainability and Research. Sharing some screen shots of the presentation about responsible use of AI given by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Profs. Laura Roberts and John-Michael Davis.

This symposium was created to give undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to present their research and, facilitate respectful and inclusive dialog, and build community amongst professionals and students engaged with environmental studies and sciences.

Resource links in comments.

03/16/2026

⏰ Deadline Extended!

Good news for students preparing proposals for the 2026 AESS Student Research Symposium — the proposal deadline has been extended to March 18 and registration is now open!

🌍 Share your environmental research
🎓 Open to undergraduate & graduate students
💻 Virtual event on April 10, 2026

Present your work, connect with peers, and gain experience sharing research beyond your university.

Submit your proposal or register today:
https://aessonline.org/student-poster-symposium

02/20/2026

Don't forget: AESS 2026 Conference proposal submission deadline has been extended! Please remind your colleagues and students.

Theme: Facing What Is: Environmental Truths and Collective Response

Submit proposals for panels, papers, workshops, and posters.

🗓 New deadline: February 23 at 11:59 PM EST
⚠️ The submission portal will close at that time.

Get details and submit:
aessconference.org/proposals

02/17/2026

🌿 Why Participate in AESS 2026? 🌿

The AESS Conference is more than a presentation — it’s a space to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the field of environmental studies and sciences.

By participating, you will:
✔ Share your work with an interdisciplinary audience
✔ Receive thoughtful feedback
✔ Build new research and teaching collaborations
✔ Contribute to conversations around this year’s theme:
Facing What Is: Environmental Truths and Collective Response

Your work matters. Your perspective matters. Your voice belongs in this conversation.

⏳Submit by February 23 at 11:59 PM EST

🔗 aessconference.org/proposals

If you know someone who should submit, please like, share, and tag them below!

02/10/2026

Call for Proposals — AESS 2026

The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences invites proposals for the 2026 AESS Conference, "Facing What Is: Environmental Truths and Collective Response"

We welcome presentations in natural and social sciences and especially encourage interdisciplinary submissions that grapple honestly with environmental realities and explore pathways for collective understanding, action, and change.

✨ Panels
✨ Individual presentations
✨ Workshops & discussion sessions
✨ Posters & works-in-progress

🗓 Submission deadline: February 15
🔗 Proposal guidelines & details: aessconference.org/proposals

Submit Proposals Our 2026 virtual conference welcomes ESS-related panel and presentation proposals for research studies of the environment – both natural and social sciences -as well as presentations related to pedagogy in primary, secondary, and higher education, research methods, and community e...

01/24/2026

AESS Student Research Symposium submission portal is open now through March 5th. Don't miss out on a chance to participate in multi-disciplinary research and professional growth sessions. Event details and link to submission at https://aessonline.org/student-poster-symposium/

01/23/2026

AESS names mid-career award after David Hassenzahl and Kim Smith! Dave and Kim have exemplified the spirit of service, intellectual leadership and community-building throughout their careers. By naming this award the Hassenzahl-Smith Mid-Career award, we honor their individual and shared contributions. Their collective impact through scholarship, mentorship and sustained commitment to ESS has shaped AESS in lasting and meaningful ways.

The Hassenzahl-Smith Mid-Career Award recognizes outstanding mid-career leaders whose work reflects sustained excellence in research, policy and activism. The award will be presented annually as part of AESS’s ongoing commitment to celebrating leadership and innovation in ESS. The nomination period for all AESS awards will begin soon and finalists will be announced in the spring.

Read our Press Release and learn more about AESS Awards
https://aessonline.org/aess-renames-midcareer-award/

01/17/2026

In case you missed it, we have opened up our call for proposals. Submissions will be accepted through Feb 15. Please like and share widely.

AESS 2026 will be virtual on June 15-16

Our annual conference welcomes ESS-related panel and presentation proposals for research studies of the environment – both natural and social sciences -as well as presentations related to pedagogy in primary, secondary, and higher education, research methods, and community engagement.

http://aessconference.org/proposals

12/20/2025

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Save the Date for
🗓June 15-16, 2026.
💻Virtual event
Start thinking about your proposal. CFP opening soon!

12/19/2025