Western Regional Science Association (WRSA)

08/03/2026

For our 66th meeting in 2027, we’re heading to Carlsbad, CA (the 11th meeting in Greater San Diego Metro since our first one in 1968, but it is our first meeting in beautiful Carlsbad!).

Only full papers (draft format acceptable) will be accepted for this conference. All submissions will be reviewed and assigned to a discussant on the program.

Paper Submission: Papers should be uploaded to the WRSA website by October 15, 2026, although, as in past years, the “deadline” will be extended until mid-November. Remember that program invitations are only issued based on full papers, not abstracts or outlines. Draft papers are sufficient for the October deadline, provided we have a complete version in hand by the end of December (Dec 31st) 2026.

All presenters are expected to discuss a paper and/or chair a session.

Conference Travel Grant: Thanks to the generous gifts from Prof. Gordon Mulligan, Prof. Arthur Getis, and many other WRSA members, WRSA will provide a Travel Grant for Graduate Students and Early-career Scholars (who earned a Ph.D. after 2021). The Travel Grant will partially cover Accommodation at the conference hotel. All awardees must stay at our conference hotel, the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. The WRSA Program Committee will review the submitted papers by Graduate Students and Early-career Scholars and notify the selected recipients by the end of December 2026. To be considered for the travel grant, check the box labeled “Consider my paper for graduate student/early career travel grant!” when submitting your paper.

For more details, please visit our newly redesigned WRSA website!
https://www.wrsaonline.org/newsite/annual-meeting/

11/12/2025

Big congratulations to Prof. Janet Kohlhase (61st President of the Western Regional Science Association) on her election as the next President of the Regional Science Association International for 2027–2028!

RSAI is excited to announce the appointment of Prof. Janet Kohlhase as the new President for the 2027-2028 term. She is from the Department of Economics at the University of Houston, US. Congratulations! In 2026, she will assume the role of President-Elect and collaborate with Prof. Hiroyuki Shibusa...

08/07/2025

For our 65th meeting in 2026, we’re heading back to Satna Fe, NM (the third meeting since our first one in 2006).

Our 2026 meeting will be held at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, NM, February 11-14. The meeting will officially start on Wednesday, February 11, with our traditional opening plenary session and welcoming reception. Three full days of sessions follow on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Feb 12-14).

Only full papers (draft format acceptable) will be accepted for this conference. All submissions will be reviewed and will be assigned to a discussant on the program.

Paper Submission: Papers should be uploaded to the WRSA website by October 15, 2025, although, as in past years, the “deadline” will be extended until mid-November. Remember that program invitations are only issued based on full papers, not abstracts or outlines. Draft papers are sufficient for the October deadline, so long as we have a complete version in hand by mid-January (Jan 15th) 2026.

All presenters are expected to discuss a paper and/or chair a session.

Conference Travel Grant: Thanks to the generous gifts from Prof. Gordon Mulligan, Prof. Arthur Getis, and many other WRSA members, WRSA will provide a Travel Grant for Graduate Students and Early-career Scholars (who earned a Ph.D. after 2020). The Travel Grant will cover the partial Hotel Accommodation at the conference hotel. All awardees must stay at our conference hotel, the Eldorado Hotel & Spa. The WRSA Program Committee will review the submitted papers by Graduate Students and Early-career Scholars and notify the selected recipients by the end of December 2025. To be considered for the travel grant, check the box labeled “Consider my paper for graduate student/early career travel grant!” when submitting your paper.

01/10/2025

The preliminary program for the our 64th Annual Meeting is now available on our website (link in our bio).

See you all soon in Lake Las Vegas!!

01/10/2025

The preliminary program for the our 64th Annual Meeting is now available on our website.

Please click the link below,
https://www.wrsaonline.org/newsite/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Preliminary-Program-Ver.-01082025.pdf

See you all soon in Lake Las Vegas!!

07/25/2024

, Call for Papers!

For our 64th meeting in 2025, we’re heading to Henderson (Las Vegas Metro), NV (the first time in 58 years since our 6th Meeting in 1967!).

Our 2025 meeting will be held at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa in (Las Vegas Metro), NV, from February 12 to 15. The meeting will officially start on Wednesday, February 12, with our traditional opening plenary session and welcoming reception. Three full days of sessions follow on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Feb 13-15). Visit the WRSA website for additional meeting information.

07/25/2024

, Call for Papers!

For our 64th meeting in 2025, we’re heading to Henderson (Las Vegas Metro), NV (the first time in 58 years since our 6th Meeting in 1967!).

Our 2025 meeting will be held at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa in (Las Vegas Metro), NV, from February 12 to 15. The meeting will officially start on Wednesday, February 12, with our traditional opening plenary session and welcoming reception. Three full days of sessions follow on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Feb 13-15). Visit the WRSA website for additional meeting information.

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11/27/2023

For our 63rd meeting in 2024, we’re heading to Monterey, CA (returning to one of our member’s most beloved spots !! It is our 8th meeting in Monterey!).

Our meeting dates are February 11-14, 2024, with the opening plenary and reception scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday (Feb. 11), followed by three full days of sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (Feb 12-14).

Only full papers (draft format acceptable) will be accepted for this conference. All submissions will be reviewed and will be assigned to a discussant on the program.

All presenters are expected to discuss a paper and/or chair a session.

Our meeting hotel is Hyatt Regency Monterey, one of our members’ most beloved meeting spots in California. Nestled in the Monterey pines on 22 secluded acres and minutes from the scenic wonders of the Central Coast, Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course inspires wonder and discovery. Indulge in unique experiences along the iconic Monterey Peninsula, surrounded by rugged, natural beauty and endless adventures. Our negotiated daily room rate is $229 plus applicable taxes and no resort fee (waived the $33 for our group). Compare our discounted rate to the regular daily room rate of $599 plus applicable taxes and a $33 resort fee. See the “Hotel Information” link to the left for the reservation instructions.

Full meeting information will be available in the upcoming Newsletter (be sure to renew your membership in order to receive it!) and on our website. Check back in the weeks to come!

The deadline for submission of full papers (draft version acceptable) is extended to November 30, 2023!

03/24/2023

The submission deadline for the special Tiebout Centenary issue of the Annals of Regional Science has been extended to June 1st, 2023.

For more information about the special issue, please refer to the Call for Papers -

To mark the centenary of his birth, the Annals of Regional Science is calling for papers for a special issue in honor of Charles M. Tiebout. Born in 1924, Tiebout was already acknowledged as an eminent leading scholar during his own lifetime. Yet, his scholarly impact and renown has continued to gro...