The deadline to register and submit abstracts for the 28th NADS meeting will be October 1, 2025.

Welcome to the 28th North American Diatom Symposium.This meeting brings together researchers, students, and practitioners to share discoveries, build collaborations, and explore emerging frontiers in diatom science. The theme for the meeting will be “Through the Looking Glass: Emerging Frontiers in Diatom Science” reflecting the diverse scales, perspectives, and innovations that will define the future of diatom science. 

Special sessions will include:
• Beyond the Valve: Genomic Windows into Diatom Science
• From Observation to Prediction: Monitoring, Modeling, and Forecasting
• Life at the Limits: Diatoms in Extreme and Novel Environments
• New Windows on Diatom Diversity and Systematics
• Reflections through Time: Paleoecology and the Future of Diatom

 Science Sessions will be held primarily in the Learning Center and Pavilion at Archbold Biological Station. Lodging will be at Archbold and the nearby Holiday Inn Lake Placid (transportation between venues will be provided). The closest airports are Orlando (118 mi), Tampa (125 mi), Miami (139 mi); rental cars groups will be arranged. 

Conference Registration

Further information on registration, housing, etc. will be updated here soon. Please check back as we get closer to the meeting date.

Student NADS Travel Awards
Student travel awards are available - see registration form (posted soon) for details.