'24 Arkansas Academy of Science (AAS)
2024 Arkansas academy of science
Fort Smith, Arkansas will be host the 107th annual meeting of the Arkansas Academy of Science (AAS) April 5-6, 2024, at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS).
Since its founding in 1917, this is only the second time that Fort Smith has hosted an AAS meeting. The last AAS meeting in Fort Smith was in 1996 when UAFS was Westark College. During the 2024 AAS meeting, academic and industry scientists from across Arkansas and our region will visit UAFS to present research and learn how to continue to advance science in Arkansas.
All scientists and science enthusiasts, welcome!
Register for AAS 2024
Click here to register for the Arkansas Academy of Science 2024 conference hosted by UAFS.
AAS 2024 Keynote Speaker
Douglas Rhoads, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Dr. Douglas Rhoads is a university professor of biological sciences, affiliated faculty member in the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, and director of the interdisciplinary graduate program in cell and molecular biology at the University of Arkansas (UA). His master's training was in genetics of human pathogenic yeasts, followed by Ph.D. and postdoctoral training in first hamster and then human molecular genetics.
AAS 2024 Keynote Speaker
Jessica Hernandez, Award-winning scholar, scientist, community advocate
Dr. Jessica Hernandez (Binnizá & Maya Ch’orti’) is a transnational indeginous scholar, scientist, and community advocate based in the Pacific Northwest. She has an interdisciplinary academic background ranging from marine sciences to environmental physics.
Travel and Lodging
We are looking forward to your visit to Fort Smith for the 2024 AAS meeting. Get more information on where to stay and how to enjoy your visit.
get involved
Discover how you can support or participate the 2024 Arkansas Academy of Science meeting at UAFS.
Planning committee members
Meet your 2024 Arkansas Academy of Science Planning Committee.