OPPORTUNITY: Announcing the 28th North American Diatom Symposium

You are cordially invited to attend the 28^th North American Diatom Symposium being held on 6-10 January, 2027 at Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, Florida. The North American Diatom Symposium is held every two years at field stations throughout North America and is the premier venue for all aspects of diatom research.

About NADS

The North American Diatom Symposium (NADS) is a biennial meeting normally held at field stations throughout the United States and Canada. This meeting was first held in 1970 at Cedar Creek (Minnesota) and has been hosted at field stations in Florida, Colorado, Manitoba, Kentucky, Alabama, Ohio, Georgia, Colorado, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan. NADS usually attracts about 80-100 diatomists from North America and international diatomists as well who come for the student friendly atmosphere, diverse diatom topics, ample opportunities to network and socialize, the scum run, collecting opportunities, and an evening auction to support student travel. NADS is an informal society of diatomists, that is, we do not have an official organization structure.

Program

Three days of meetings will be highlighted by morning and afternoon oral sessions (never concurrent), a dedicated poster session, plenary speakers, and classic scum run. Evening events will include mixers and the NADS auction.

Logistics

Wednesday, January 6: Arrive in Lake Placid, FL

• Closest airports: Orlando (118 mi), Tampa (125 mi), Miami (139 mi); rental cars groups required
• Accommodations: Archbold Biological Station (55 beds); Holiday Inn Lake Placid (55 rooms)
• Dinner: Gathering at local restaurants (options provided, snacks and drinks at station)

Tentative Agenda

Thursday, January 7: Meetings

• 8am-9 am: Breakfast at hotel/station; transit to station
• 9am-12 pm: Presentations in Archbold meeting room
• 12pm-1 pm: Lunch at Archbold
• 1pm-5pm: Presentations in Archbold meeting room
• 5pm: Swimming and happy hour at the lake
• 7-10pm: Dinner and festivities at the station

Friday, January 8: Meetings

• 8am-9 am: Breakfast at hotel/station; transit to station
• 9am-12 pm: Presentations in Archbold meeting room
• 12pm-1 pm: Lunch at Archbold
• 1pm-5pm: Presentations in Archbold meeting room
• 5pm: Swimming and happy hour at the lake
• 7-10pm: Dinner and festivities at the ranch?

Saturday, January 9: Meetings/Scum Run

• 8am-9 am: Breakfast at hotel/station; transit to station
• 9am-12 pm: Presentations in Archbold meeting room
• 12pm-1 pm: Lunch at Archbold
• 1pm-5pm: Business meeting, scum run
• 5pm: Swimming and happy hour at the lake
• 7-10pm: Dinner and festivities at the station

Sunday, January 10: Departures or field trips