No Coast SciComm
Science From the Heart Conference
September 16–18, 2026
Mark your Calendars!
We’re thrilled to announce No Coast SciComm 2026, a (mostly) virtual conference, happening Wednesday, Sept. 16–Friday, Sept. 18! Celebrating the care and compassion involved in science communication, the theme of this year’s conference is Science from the Heart. 💗💬
Expect inspiring speakers, engaging workshops and panels, and our beloved evening Science Slam—a conference tradition.
Abstract Submissions Open
The call for proposals is now open! We are accepting abstracts for 15-minute oral presentations.
You will be required to submit the title of your talk and an abstract (4,000 characters maximum).
Submit your proposal by Friday, Aug. 28.
The conference is virtual; the fun is real!
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Keynote Speakers
Workshop Presenters
Featured Speakers
Schedule
All times are in Central Time Zone. Schedule is subject to change.
Schedule
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time | Topic/Speaker(s) |
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Workshops |
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Break |
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Keynote Katelyn Jetelina |
Thursday, September 17, 2026
| 10:00 -11:00 a.m. | Keynote Allison Coffin |
| 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. | Break |
| 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. | Break |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Keynote Nalini Nadkarni |
| 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 6:00 p.m. | Science Slam |
Friday, September 18, 2026
| 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 11:45 a.m. | Break |
| 12:00 p.m. | Featured Speakers |
| 1:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
| 1:15 p.m. | Adjourn |