VSS is seeking outstanding creative visual images for the 2026 meeting. There are two separate graphics competitions: the Website Banner Competition and the T-Shirt Design Competition. The winning image of the Website Banner Competition will also be used for the program covers, onsite signage, PowerPoint slides, bulk emails, printed materials, and other places where needed. […]
Years listed represent VSS meeting years. Steve Shevell, 2006-2009Tatiana Pasternak, 2002-2008Ken Nakayama, (Founder), 2001-2005 Mary Peterson, 2006-2009Marvin Chun, 2005-2008Tom Sanocki, (Founder), 2001-2005 Allison Sekuler, 2006-2009 Steve Shevell, 2006-2009 Mary Peterson, 2006-2009 Allison Sekuler, 2006-2009 Steve Shevell, 2006-2009 Mary Peterson, 2006-2009 Allison Sekuler, 2006-2009 Steve Shevell, 2006-2009 Mary Peterson, 2006-2009 Allison Sekuler, 2006-2009 Ken Nakayama, (Founder), […]
Another Successful Year VSS 2025 saw over 1,700 vision scientists attend: That’s a lot to fit into 5 days. In addition, we had a record 15 Exhibitors this year, presenting their goods and services in the Pavilion. 22 Sponsors supported VSS 2025 by sponsoring the meeting, awards, and coffee breaks. A big Thank You to […]
VSS provides several offline ways for you to plan your time at VSS 2025. You can download the VSS 2025 Mobile App, download the Abstracts PDF, which contains all of 2025 abstract submissions (Symposia, Talks, and Posters), or download the 6-page VSS Program. The VSS Program is available in printed form and will be given […]
Friday, May 16, 2025, 5:15 – 7:15 pm, Talk Room 2 Organizers: Preeti Verghese1, Marisa Carrasco2, David Melcher3 (1Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, 2New York University, 3New York University, Abu Dhabi)Speakers: Preeti Verghese, Marisa Carrasco, Mike Landy, Barbara Anne Dosher, David Melcher, Mary Hayhoe, Rich Krauzlis, Jie Z. Wang, Jacob Feldman, George Sperling Introduction: 5:15 pm […]
Each abstract is assigned a unique 4 or 5-digit number based on when and where it is being presented. Talk presentations are a 4-digit number and Poster presentations are a 5-digit number (the last two digits of a poster are the board number). The format of the abstract numbering is DT.RN, where D is the […]
Friday, May16, 2025, 7:15 – 8:15 pm, Pirate Island Organizers: Noah Britt, McMaster University; Brady Roberts, University of Chicago; Student-Postdoc Advisory Committee New to VSS? Traveling to the conference alone? Come on out to the Lemonade Social to make new friends! This event will offer a chance to meet new people that you can hangout […]
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 8:30 – 10:00 pm, Banyan/Citrus Organizers: Michael Grubb, Trinity College; Alex White, Barnard College LGBTQ students are disproportionately likely to drop out of science early. Potential causes include the lack of visible role models and the absence of a strong community. This social event is one small step towards filling that […]
Demos: Monday, May 19, 2025, 7:00 – 10:00 pm, Talk Room 1-2 Please join us Monday evening for the 21st VSS Demo Night, a spectacular night of imaginative demos solicited from VSS members. The demos highlight the important role of visual displays in vision research and education. This year’s Demo Night will be organized and […]
