Deadline: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 11:59 P.M. PT
Proposals will not be accepted after the deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION
These ten-minute in-person presentations offer postdocs the opportunity to tailor and lead a discussion relevant to a multidisciplinary audience with varying degrees of scientific expertise. Solo-spotlights can be on any sci/tech topic -discoveries, innovation, or policy. Talks should be dynamic with high-quality visuals, a focused message, and plain language to engage attendees in the time allotted. Presentation schedule will be announced in December, please be sure to be available on February 19-20th
AUDIENCE
Based on previous registration data, here is the overall profile for Annual Meeting attendees:
- The top work sector categories are 60% from the academic sector, 11% Government, and 9% Research. AAAS is very interested in receiving proposals that draw from the Industry sector.
- 85% have advanced degrees, with 50% holding PhDs
- 50% identified as Male, 45% as Female, and 5% Non-binary/prefer not to answer
- The age groups are equally spread between the following groups: 25-34 years, 35 to 44 years, 45 to 54 years, 55 to 64 years, and 65 years or over.
SESSION SET UP
Each Postdoc Talk will be provided with:
- One podium with a microphone
- One projector and accompanying screen
- One audience microphone for audience questions and comments
- The audience will be set for the theater
No additional equipment will be available.
TIMELINE
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June 4: |
Postdoc talk submission site open. |
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Aug. 4: |
Postdoc talk submission site closes. |
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Mid Aug.: |
Program Committee meets to select Postdoc talk proposals. |
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Aug. 21: |
Submitters receive accept, conditionally accept, or decline notifications |
COMMUNICATION
To receive notifications and updates, please ensure that the following email addresses will not be blocked: meetings@aaas.org; jmfreeman@aaas.org; and aaas@confex.com.
NOTE ON LANGUAGE: For language choice, use American English spelling and translations. Spell out all abbreviations and acronyms.
*AAAS reserves the right to edit all submissions for publication, as they will be published in the online meeting program, pocket guide, and app. Modifications are sometimes made to improve clarity and encourage attendance.