Presentation Abstracts due April 15, 2024!

See below for details. $28K in Cancer Grants available. Apply by 4/15. See the Grants & Awards link above for more information.

Announcing the 102nd Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS) will be held May 16-17, 2024 at the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA.

VAS Vice President, Chris Osgood, at Old Dominion University cosgood@ODU.edu serves as the Program Chair for the 2024 Annual Meeting.

2024 VAS Annual Meeting Registration is now open.

Deadlines

Title submission, opens 1/31/24, closes 3/1/24

Abstract submission, opens 1/31/24, closes 4/15/24

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Annual Meeting Hotel is the Hyatt Place, Fredericksburg

Please call 1-800-55-HYATT for reservations using the corporate or group booking code: CR51847
or using this link to make your reservations. Hyatt Place Fredericksburg – Mary Washington, 1241 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

The Hyatt is within walking distance to the meeting and includes complementary breakfast and other snack foods are available 24/7. The hotel is located in a shopping center owned by the UMW foundation which has other food options.

Other nearby hotel options include the Best Western Fredericksburg-Plank Rd, Quality Inn at Central Park, Holiday Inn Conference Center (not Warrenton Rd), and the Courtyard by Marriott (downtown).

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Celebrate 100 Years of Science with the Virginia Academy of Science!

Institutional Membership
Academy memberships
VAS Institutional Membership

Institutional and Business Memberships are available to colleges/universities, businesses, and industrial organizations.

Scopes Monkey Trial
THE ACADEMY IN ACTION
Scopes Monkey Trial

In 1925, Academy leaders provided testimony in The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, in which high school teacher John Scopes was tried for teaching evolution, a violation of state law at the time.

Scholarships
THE ACADEMY IN ACTION
Awards, Grants & Scholarships

Both VAS and VJAS award grants, scholarships and other awards on a yearly basis.

Flora of Virginia
THE ACADEMY IN ACTION
Flora of Virginia

The Academy was part of the leadership team for the development and publication of the Flora of Virginia in 2012; it is the first flora for the Commonwealth published since 1762 (250 years earlier).

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The Virginia Academy of Science is incorporated in Virginia as a charitable, scientific, and educational organization, is an IRS 501 (c) 3 qualified organization, and is registered with the Virginia Department of Consumer Affairs.

Tim Durham, Faculty, Ferrum College

"The VAS Fall Undergraduate meeting is an ideal platform for student researchers. It's a low stress, supportive, and rigorous environment, with ample opportunities for friendly, non-judgmental feedback and recognition. Most importantly, it builds and cements confidence - a stepping stone for regional and national meetings." - Tim Durham

Donation Challenge

VAS Lapel Pin

VAS Lapel Pin

Richard Groover challenges all VAS members to donate $50 or more to the Academy and Phil Sheridan will mail you one of these nifty lapel pens. Go to: https://vacadsci.org/donations/