The 2026 Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meeting
The 63rd Annual Meeting of the Missouri Academy of Science will be held at the Missouri State University in Springfield, MO in April 10-11, 2026
Information for Presenters:
The abstract submission deadline: To Be Announced.
Abstracts are submitted as a link to a shared MS Word or Google Docs (no PDFs or images) to allow participants to update their abstracts until the submission deadline.
Information about presentation times and locations will be provided by section chairs to all presenters: To Be Announced.
Invitation to Admissions Representatives:
The Missouri Academy of Science invites college and university admissions representatives to attend the annual MAS meeting. Admission is free for representatives from MAS institutional member colleges or universities. This event is an excellent opportunity to engage with some of Missouri’s top students in natural sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Interested admissions representatives should contact Tiger Gordon via email. (jgordon@centralmethodist.edu)
Please note: Each institution is limited to one table per day.
Campus Map and Parking Information
Connecting to WiFi:
Lunch Options: See schedules below
Schedule for the Missouri Junior Academy of Science (MJAS) Annual Meeting
Friday April 10 2026
Time |
Event |
Location |
| 8:30 – 10:00 AM | General Registration | TBD |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Welcome/Orientation |
TBD Drs. Teresa Boman and Mary Kilmer, State Co-Directors |
| 10:30 AM -12:30 PM |
High and Middle School Concurrent . . Paper Sessions |
TBD (see schedule book for specific rooms, available early April) |
| 12:30 – 1:45 PM | Lunch | Lunch can be purchased onsite at the MSU Dining Facility or off campus |
| 2:00 – 2:45 PM | Early Awards and Announcement of Finalists | TBD |
| 3:00 – 5:00 PM | High and Middle School Concurrent Finalist Paper Sessions | TBD |
| 5:15 – 5:30 PM | Middle and High School Finalists Awards Ceremony | TBD |