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2024 Graphics Competition Winners
Each year, VSS solicits its membership to submit creative visual images related to the field of vision science, the Society, or the VSS meeting. There are two competitions, Website Banner Competition and the T-Shirt Design Competition. Winning graphic images are featured on the program, abstracts book, signage, and t-shirts. The Vision Sciences Society is pleased […]
2024 Davida Teller Award – Isabel Gauthier
Monday, May 20, 2024, 12:30 – 2:00 pm, Talk Room 2 The Vision Sciences Society is honored to present Isabel Gauthier with the 2024 Davida Teller Award Congratulations to Isabel Gauthier, the twelfth recipient of the Davida Teller Award. The Teller Award was created to honor the late Davida Teller’s exceptional scientific achievements, commitment to […]
Enhancing Accessibility Workshop
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Sabal/Sawgrass Organizers: Rebecca Hornsey, University of Stirling; Jess Parker, University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleModerator: Speakers: Lucas Nadólskis, Yingzi Xiong, Annabel Nijhof, Santani Teng, Lenia Amaral, Inbar Avni We are thrilled to present a dynamic and engaging workshop focusing on the crucial theme of accessibility within conference settings. This one-hour […]
Revolutionizing Conferences: A Glimpse into the Future and Strategies for Enhanced Accessibility through Technology
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 12:45 – 2:15 pm EDT, Royal Tern Organizers: Akihito Maruya, State University of New York; Avi Aizenman, University of GiessenModerator: Speakers: The conference format has remained unchanged for decades, despite recent technological advancements. Is it possible to revolutionize this traditional approach by ethically leveraging technology for enhanced accessibility? Our focus in […]
Career Transitions Workshop
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT, Royal Tern Organizers: Claudia Damiano, University of Toronto; Stephanie Shields, University of Texas at AustinModerator: Claudia Damiano, University of TorontoSpeakers: Robert Geirhos, Google DeepMind; Joan Ongchoco, University of British Columbia Back by popular demand! Following requests to repeat last year’s event, the VSS-SPC is hosting a […]
Negotiation: When To Do It and How To Do It Successfully
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, Jasmine/Palm Sponsored by: Females of Vision et al (FoVea) Organizers: Diane Beck, University of Illinois & Charisse B. Pickron, University of Minnesota Two panelists will share their thoughts on when and how to negotiate. Topics will include: knowing when to negotiate, how to prepare for negotiations, ways […]
Meet the Professors
Monday, May 20, 2024, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Banyan Breezeway Students and postdocs are invited to the 9th annual “Meet the Professors” event. This year’s event will follow a similar format to last year’s. There will be up to five, short, 15-minute meetings in small groups. Chat about science, VSS, career issues, work/life balance, or […]
Abstract Withdrawal
To withdraw an abstract prior to the meeting, the first author must send an email to . Under exceptional, unavoidable circumstances, the VSS Board of Directors will consider a co-author replacement for a presentation. To request such a special substitution, a clear explanation must be given in writing in advance (send such requests to ). […]
Art of Memory Exhibition
Organizers: Wilma Bainbridge, University of Chicago; Trent Davis, University of Chicago The Brain Bridge Lab will be showing the Art of Memory exhibition throughout this year’s VSS conference! As a part of our research into the relationship between art and memory, we are hosting an art contest where we challenge artists to try to create the […]