2025 Southern Section /
Western Section Joint Meeting

April 5-8, 2025
Sheraton Arlington Hotel
Arlington, Texas

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Registration

Available October 2024

Housing

Sheraton Arlington Hotel
1500 Convention Center Drive
Arlington, Texas, 76011

Abstract Submission Instructions

Abstract Submission will open October 2024

• Original research, teaching, and extension papers are encouraged. Oral papers or posters should consist of original, completed work that has not been accepted for publication.
• Authors need to be aware of patent considerations before submitting abstracts for publication.
• Abstract text is limited to 450 words, excluding title, keywords and any tables. Do not double-space between sentences as this extra space is considered a word in the count.
• Tables can be added as a PDF during the abstract submission process. Use the Table Guidelines to allow for a consistent display within the Meeting App and Website.

Abstract Submission Instructions

Abstract Quality Standards

Presentation Information

• Presentation slide format should be in PowerPoint standard screen size (4:3)
• Each session room will be equipped with a laptop, projector and screen for the presentations
• Presentation total time is 15 minutes (12 minutes for the talk and 3 minutes for Q&A)

Student Competition Guidelines

• Student Competitions Guidelines
• 3-Minute Thesis Rules and Information
• 3-Minute Thesis Judging Criteria and Scoresheet

NOTE: A single PowerPoint slide in standard screen size (4:3) should be used for the competition presentation. 

Program / Mobile App

Available February 2025

Awards

2025 Award Nominations open October 2024. 

Award Guidelines 

Elections

2024-2025 Southern Section, ASAS elections closed 11/28/2023.

The board rotation takes place at the Southern Section Business Meeting in January 2024.

Welcome incoming Southern Section Board members:

• W. Brandon Smith, Auburn University - Secretary Treasurer-Elect
• Nicole Valliere, Virginia Tech - Graduate Student Director

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