Southeastern Branch Call for Session Proposals
The SEB Program Committee is currently requesting proposals for symposia for the 2027 Branch Meeting. While all symposia ideas are welcome, we would like to encourage as many submissions as possible that align with the meeting theme, Buzz. Build. Belong., emphasizing research, networking, community, and connection across the Southeastern Branch.
Such submissions would also be:
Southeastern Branch Kirby L. Hays Memorial Award Nomination Deadline
One award is given each year to an outstanding M.S. student. The recipient is recognized with a $200 cash award and a plaque at the annual Branch meeting.
Southeastern Branch Presenter Information
Oral Presenters
Presentations should be created in a format compatible with PowerPoint (.pptx). All meeting room computers are PCs, so a presenter who creates a presentation using a Mac should test the file on a PC computer prior to the meeting.
Presenters are expected to upload their presentation not less than two hours prior to their scheduled session. A computer for presentation uploads will be located in the Savannah Room (2nd Floor) during the following times:
Winners of the Outstanding Student Display Presentation Award
PhD Winners
MS Winners
| Year | PhD Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | N. Nataraja, M. Mulcahy |
| 2017 | D. D'Ambrosio |
| 2016 | K. Swoboda |
| 2015 | S. Paudel, D. Owens |
| 2014 | M. |
Winners of the Southeastern Branch Student Award
| Year | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| 2017 | J. Black, D. Bhalerao, K. Britt, E. Moen |
| 2016 | C. Clem, C. Standish, F. Fowler |
| 2015 | C. Darnell, T. Y. Lee |
| 2014 | I. Knight, M. Everett, N. Hooie, S. Walls |
| 2013 | A. Alford, J. Blount, Z. |
Winners of the Robert T. Gast Award
| Year | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | C. Jack, A. Cato, H. Fischer, R. Pothula |
| 2017 | A. Cato, M. Spence, A. Greene |
| 2016 | D. Owens, E. Benton, Z. DeVries |
| 2015 | E. Benton, M. V. Wheeldon |
| 2014 | E. Machtinger, A. J. Martinez, T. |