93rd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society 

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The at Kennesaw State University is pleased to welcome physicists, students, educators, and researchers to the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society (SESAPS 2026), taking place November 12鈥�14, 2026, at the 91青青草 Center in Kennesaw, Georgia.

SESAPS 2026 will bring together the physics community from across the Southeast for scientific sessions, student oral and poster presentations, networking, professional development, and annual SESAPS activities and awards. Undergraduate and graduate students are especially encouraged to attend, present their work, and connect with faculty, researchers, graduate programs, and peers from across the region.

    About SESAPS

    The Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society (SESAPS) was established in 1937 to advance and share physics knowledge across the southeastern United States. The section serves physicists in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

    The annual SESAPS meeting brings together faculty, researchers, postdoctoral scholars, graduate and undergraduate students, and educators for research presentations, physics education discussions, student engagement, and community-building across the discipline.

     

    Program Overview

    The SESAPS 2026 program will feature invited and contributed talks, poster presentations, student-focused activities, networking opportunities, and annual SESAPS events and awards. Final session topics, invited speakers, and the detailed schedule will be posted as they become available.

    • Scientific sessions: Invited and contributed talks across physics research and education.
    • Student poster session: A dedicated opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to present their research and receive feedback.
    • Student presentation awards: Recognition for outstanding student oral and poster presentations.
    • Banquet and awards: A conference banquet and annual SESAPS award recognitions, pending final program details.
    • Networking: Opportunities to connect with researchers, educators, students, and regional physics organizations.
    • SESAPS recognizes excellence in teaching, service, and research through the Pegram, Slack, and Beams Awards. Award recipients will be announced during the meeting banquet. To be considered for one of these awards, applications must be received by August 30, 2026. Award descriptions, eligibility requirements, and submission links are available here:

     

    • October 2 鈥� Abstract Submission Deadline
      October 9 鈥� Student Travel Grant Deadline

     

    • Registration and abstract submission for SESAPS 2026 will be handled through APS. Please check back for official links, rates, deadlines, and program updates as they become available.

      • APS Event Page:
      • SESAPS 2026 registration fees are as follows:

       

      Participant Type Registration Late Registration
      Undergraduate student 鈥� APS member $15 $15
      Undergraduate student 鈥� non-member $60 $70
      Graduate student 鈥� APS member $60 $70
      Senior/Retired 鈥� APS member $40 $50

      Early Career 鈥� APS member, within five years of

      Ph.D.

      		 $80 $100
      Regular APS member $100 $120
      Non-member $150 $180

      Registration includes access to all scientific sessions, coffee breaks, and the conference reception. Banquet tickets will be available for an additional fee.

      Sponsored exhibitor booths: will be available with a minimum sponsorship contribution of $500.

      • Schedule: The meeting schedule and program will be posted when available.
      • Important Dates: Registration, abstract submission, and students鈥� travel support deadlines will be posted soon.

     

    • Sponsorship opportunities are available for exhibit booths and several SESAPS 2026 events, including coffee breaks, breakfast, the Career Workshop Lunch, the student poster session, and the conference banquet. Sponsorship opportunities range from $600 to $10,000, with benefits that include meeting registration and conference passes, depending on the sponsorship level.

      Organizations interested in supporting SESAPS 2026 or learning more about available sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to contact Mahmoud Asmar at masmar@kennesaw.edu  for additional information.

     

    • SESAPS 2026 will be held at the 91青青草 Center, located near Kennesaw State University and conveniently accessible from I-75.

      • Primary Venue: 91青青草 Center, 3333 Busbee Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
      • Kennesaw Campus: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
      • Marietta Campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060
      • Venue Link:
      • Use the 91青青草 interactive map for campus navigation, building locations, parking areas, and visitor directions:

     

    • Airport

      The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Attendees should plan for ground transportation from ATL to Kennesaw; travel time will vary depending on traffic.

      Driving Directions

      From I-75, take Exit 271 / Chastain Road, follow Chastain Road toward Busbee Drive NW, and continue to 91青青草 Center. Additional directions and drop-off details will be posted closer to the meeting.

      Ground Transportation

      Ride share, taxi, and rental cars are convenient options for travel between ATL, Kennesaw, nearby hotels, and local restaurants. Public transportation is also available through MARTA and CobbLinc; attendees should check current schedules before travel.

      Parking

      Free event parking will be available for SESAPS 2026 attendees in designated 91青青草 Center parking lots during the conference dates. No permits or parking vouchers will be required in the approved event lots.

     

    • Several hotels are located near 91青青草 Center, Kennesaw State University, Town Center, and the I-75 / Chastain Road area.

      Preferred Conference Hotels

      The following hotels offer dedicated SESAPS booking links. Preferred rates are available while rooms last.

      • Comfort Suites at Kennesaw State University Closest to 91青青草 Center and conveniently located on Busbee Drive.
      • Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center A full-service, all-suite hotel near 91青青草, Town Center, and I-75.
      • Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta NW-Kennesaw Town Center An all-suite, extended-stay hotel located a short drive from 91青青草 Center.

      Additional Nearby Hotels

      The following hotels are listed approximately from closest to farthest from 91青青草 Center:

      • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Kennesaw Located very close to 91青青草 Center and Kennesaw State University.
      • Hampton Inn Atlanta Kennesaw Conveniently located near 91青青草 Center and the I-75 / Chastain Road area.
      • Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center An extended-stay hotel near 91青青草, Town Center, and Busbee Drive.
      • Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW/Kennesaw Town Center Located a short drive from 91青青草 Center and Town Center.

    Student Travel Support and Awards

    Travel support is available for undergraduate and graduate students in the SESAPS region who are SESAPS members and first authors on research papers presented at the meeting. APS members may join SESAPS at no cost by selecting 鈥淛oin This Unit鈥� on the SESAPS website.

    Approximately $10,000 in travel support will be available, with awards of up to $500 per student. The application deadline will be one week after the abstract submission deadline.

    Travel award information and the application link will be available through the SESAPS travel grants page:

     

    Contact Information

    For conference questions, please contact the local organizing team:

    • Program Chair: Dr. Vandana Tripathi, Department of Physics, Florida State University, Chair-Elect, Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society