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Evening ILSSA Social! Unwind with fellow students and scholars—free food and good vibes included. Grab a drink, hang out, and make some new connections. Thurs 18:00-20:00 · Hangar 24 17877 Von Karman Ave Unit 110

Hybrid Symposium Fostering Educational Intimacy: ILSSA Intergenerational Partnerships for Purposeful Community Building. Join us exploring how ILSSA builds meaningful, intergenerational community. Thurs 14:30-16:00 · ALP 1600

Open ILSSA Business Meeting is TODAY! Join a candid, collaborative conversation about issues facing students and recent grads in ISLS, the field at large, and beyond. Share your experiences, raise questions, and help shape the future of our community together. Thurs 11:30 - 12:45 · ALP1300

We are selling stickers to raise money for need based scholarships! We are near the registration table! They cost whatever you can afford, and whatever you think is fair for whatever you take! Not in person? Want to support the cause? You can donate here: donate.stripe.com/8x24gA9Nsd8i...

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If you are taking pictures in Irvine this week, upload them here! Lets hype eachother up (and get some badass professional pics to promote ourselves) photos.app.goo.gl/iFpALZ3rQf2c...

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Welcome to ISLS 2026, Irvine! So happy to see everyone arriving and settling in. A few things to know for tomorrow: 📣 New Member Session — June 16, 8:30–10:30am. 🎨 Sticker sale — stop by the registration table and grab yours! See you all tomorrow!

Five ISLS 2026 conference stickers displayed on a light gray background. Top left: a circular sticker with a purple-to-green gradient background featuring a geometric constellation pattern and the text 'TEAM QUANT' in bold pixel-style font. Top right: a circular sticker with a tropical beach scene — palm trees, blue sky, and sand dunes — with the text 'I went to ISLS & all I got was this STICKER.' Center: a hexagonal sticker with an orange-to-blue gradient featuring two hands shaking and the word 'HIRING' in bold orange text. Bottom left: a circular sticker in dark red and white resembling a no-entry sign with the text '[ CITATION NEEDED ]' in white. Bottom right: a circular sticker with a purple-to-orange gradient featuring film strip imagery, handwritten text in the background, a microphone icon, and the text 'TEAM QUAL' in bold black font.

Bus and shuttle update: We officially have a schedule, and the buses will begin running tomorrow! Please check the bus map and schedule to plan your trip. We look forward to seeing everyone!

A map of the Irvine, California area showing conference-related locations for ISLS 2026. Hotel options marked with blue bed icons include: Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine, Hilton Garden Inn Irvine, Hampton Inn and Suites Irvine, Irvine Courtyard by Marriott John Wayne Airport, and Hyatt Regency Irvine. A cocktail glass icon marks Hangar 24. Conference venue locations marked with orange pins in the lower portion of the map include: Anteater Learning Pavilion (ALP), Barclay Theatre, and UCI Division of Continuing Education, all situated near University Drive in the University Town area. John Wayne Airport is visible on the left side of the map. The map also shows major roads including the 405 freeway and Jamboree Road. Bus service phone number 714.835.8676 and bus schedule link https://2026.isls.org/transportation-schedule/ are displayed at the bottom.

Are you attending ISLS virtually? Attend our virtual keynote watch parties & events! Not registered at all? Single-event tickets are a more affordable way to ensure you dont miss out -- registration closes on June 9th solar.swoogo.com/isls2026/beg...

Promotional flyer titled "I'M VIRTUAL! …now what do I do?" with a dark background and colorful event listings. A banner reads "ALL CONCURRENT SESSIONS WILL BE VIRTUALLY VIEWABLE VIA ZOOM!" Below, a schedule lists virtual events by date: Tuesday June 9 — ISLS Virtual Social at 7am PDT; Wednesday June 17 — Poster Session (16:15–17:45pm PDT, Full Hybrid) and KnWP: Marisa Morán Jahn (18:00–19:00 PDT, hosted by Enrique Suarez virtually); Thursday June 18 — Keynote Watch Party: Alyssa Friend Wise (18:00–19:00 PDT, hosted by Jun Oshima); Friday June 19 — Keynote Watch Party: Ananda Marin (6:00–7:00 PDT, hosted by Henry Suárez). A teal banner at the bottom reads "SINGLE-EVENT TICKETS AVAILABLE! $20/person per session | Closes June 9th" with a registration link.

🚨 ISLS has 4 Hyatt rooms available that were originally reserved for staff. Rate: $169/night + taxes/fees. Likely Queen rooms, potentially shareable between 2 people. Interested? Email Nicole Hoover at nicolehoover87@gmail.com and CC JOHNLL2@BERKELEY.EDU ASAP.

Sticker sneak peek #2 is here! ✨ Stop by during the annual meeting to get yours and help support ILSSA’s Annual Meeting need-based scholarship. Which design will be your favorite? 👀

📣 Join us for Mentoring Chats at #ISLS2026! Previously known as Coffee with Professors, Mentoring Chats bring together junior and senior LS/CSCL scholars. 🗓 June 17 & 18, 4:15–5:45 PM 📍 In person & online during poster sessions Sign up as a mentor or mentee by May 29: forms.gle/qnzdj24eg5P4...

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Hello Senior and Junior Scholars! We hope you will join us for Mentoring Chats (previously known as Coffee with Professors) at the ISLS Annual Meeting in Irvine, CA. This opportunity will be offere...

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@islsnews.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Don’t miss the ISLS early-bird deadline. Today’s the last day to register at the lower rate. Prices go up tomorrow!

Registration for ISLS 2026 annual meeting is now open! Workshops, events, and virtual attendance are all options in the registration process. Take advantage of early bird rates by May 12! www.isls.org/news/2026-is...

On behalf of the Hybrid Engagement Committee: Help us make ISLS 2026 the most accessible conference yet! We’re looking for more volunteers to host virtual keynote watch parties across time zones, especially for those outside the U.S. Volunteer here: forms.gle/WLyXgZUYry25...

2026 ISLS Irvine Virtual/Hybrid Volunteer Interest

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@islsnews.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our membership registration system and free membership code generation was down Apr 28–today. If you're an eligible LMIC student/practitioner who paid during this time, you can get a refund. Email john@isls.org with your name, email, institution, country & supervisor details.

🧵 JOIN the Community & Hybrid Engagement Forum on May 7 to learn about the many opportunities to connect with your international colleagues through hybrid and virtual engagement at this year’s annual meeting.

🚌Transportation update for ISLS 2026 attendees! Buses and shuttles are now running from ALL conference hotels — Hyatt, Embassy Suites, Courtyard, Hampton Inn, and Hilton Garden Inn. You can ask the bus driver to let you off at other stops within the loop! Map coming soon. #LearningSciences

💸 Attending #ISLS2026 on a budget? Check out our Affordable Travel Crowdsourcing doc for tips, resources, and our Roommate Matching Spreadsheet — 2 people are still looking for roommates! Let's take care of each other 🤝 docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Affordable Travel Strategizing (Irvine 2026) People familiar with Irvine! Please help us vet these options! If you notice one that might be inaccessible, unsafe, or otherwise problematic, comment on...

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Attending #ISLS2026 in June and have questions or concerns? 📧 Email annual-meeting@isls.org AND help@isls.org. For urgent matters like visa questions or funding, add [URGENT] to your subject line. We've got you! #LearningSciences

Presenting at #ISLS2026 but can't make it in person? Hybrid and remote presentation options are available! Nobody should miss out on sharing their work because of travel restrictions. Spread the word 🌍 Details here: 2026.isls.org/hybrid-virtu...

We are so excited to give you your very first look at one of our ISLS 2026 sticker designs. Stay tuned as we reveal a new design with every newsletter and social post leading up to the conference. Which one will be your favorite? 👀

Two square sticker designs side by side. Left: a pink and magenta pixelated sticker with the text 'AI Skeptic' in white bold letters and a pixel-art style 'AI' icon. Right: a dark green pixelated sticker with the text 'AI Enthusiast' in white script and a pixel-art style 'AI' icon. Both stickers have a retro video game aesthetic.

📅 ISLS 2026 conference date reminders! 📌Apr 15 → at least one author per accepted paper must be registered 📌May 12 → early bird registration ends 📌May 15 → accessibility needs deadline 📌June 1 → in-person registration closes See you all there! 🎉 2026.isls.org/registration/

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Want to see YOUR art come to life for a good cause? 💜 ILSSA is selling stickers at ISLS in June! Proceeds will go to supporting need-based scholarships for students attending the conference 💚 Add your LS/academia-core sticker designs here: www.canva.com/design/DAHE_...

Join us for our first intergenerational dialogue webinar, “Finding Flight in the Whirlwind: Centering Global Futures and Intergenerational Possibilities in Research.” Thursday, 16 April 2026, 7 – 8:30am PST Register here: bit.ly/finding-flig...

"Flyer for 'Finding Flight in the Whirlwind' online panel on April 16, featuring photos of panelists Drs. Mikateko Mathebula, Sugat Dabholkar, Rochelle Gutiérrez, Carol Lee, and Areej Mawasi, with event details and registration link on a teal gradient background."