FAS 90th Annual Meeting – Friday, March 19, 2027 @ Saint Leo University Campus
The Florida Academy of Sciences (FAS), the only professional STEM organization in Florida, is strongly and decisively dedicated to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in scientific practices and STEM education in the state of Florida. The Academy considers DEIJ values as being crucial to academics and to the advancement of scientific research in Florida. Scientists with distinct and diverse backgrounds and viewpoints are encouraged to participate in our annual meeting and other FAS events, as well as publish in the peer-reviewed journal Florida Scientist.
Meeting Information
Florida Academy of Sciences 90th Annual Meeting
Friday, March 19, 2027 @ Saint Leo University
MEETING FORMAT: In-person
Lodging Information
No reservations can be made through the Academy. There are several hotels located near Saint Leo, and several offer special rates for campus visitors. A list of the hotels, contact information, and discount codes is given at https://www.saintleo.edu/student-experience/visit.
Discounted reservations must be made directly with the hotels by calling their local telephone numbers. Final rate might depend on the time of year, length of stay, and the type of room selected. Be sure to mention that you are visiting Saint Leo University and ask for the Saint Leo rate.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks will be available at several locations on campus during the meeting. Campus maps and other information at the Registration Desk will direct participants to dining options on and near campus.
REGISTRATION
All presenters and other attendees must register for the 2027 Annual Meeting. Registration is open.
Registration for Members
Registration for Non-Members
Hays Student Travel Award Application
FAS Annual Meeting Call For Abstracts 2027
Abstract Deadline: Friday, 29, January 2027
Instructions for Presenters
PLANNING YOUR PRESENTATION
Each speaker will have 15 minutes for their presentation. There will be no exceptions to this rule. It is recommended that your presentation last approximately 12 minutes to allow time for questions. Your Section Chair or moderator will give you a signal as the end of 12 minutes approaches. Please plan on being present when the session in which you are going to speak begins. Your Section Chair may have instructions that speakers need to hear. In addition, if you are going to be using special AV equipment you should be in the meeting room 15 minutes before the start of your session to see that this equipment is working properly.
Your Section Chair may have additional instructions for speakers.
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Section Chair or the Program Chair, Dr. David Karlen at: karlen@epchc.org
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