Me, helpfully pointing out which one is me. #textdiscourse2026

Such an honor to give a keynote at the Society of Text and Discourse conference this year! And this talk was a new spin on some things that have been percolating in my mind, so I appreciated everyone's feedback. I've already got ideas for new directions for this work! @textdiscourse.bsky.social

“The best way to prevent uncontrolled deployment of AI is to hold human beings accountable for what software does in the real world.” Agreed. I said much the same in my keynote at @textdiscourse.bsky.social conference last week. wapo.st/3S9pC1u

Opinion | Frontier AI labs are responsible for their models

Talking about the threat of rogue AI shifts blame onto software and away from its users.

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Day 3 of ST&D 2026 is here! Not only do we have our much-anticipated VISION Panel today, but we also have our business meeting! In the midst of all of the logistics, we have a very fun game to test your knowledge on previous ST&D programs. Check out how fun our business meeting was last year!

The Walter Kintsch Travel Award Fund supports graduate students and early-career researchers attending ST&D. Our goal is to raise $20,000 to match the Kintsch family's founding gift. Donate or share: www.gofundme.com/f/supporting...

We are just ONE WEEK AWAY from ST&D 2026! Whether you're attending in-person or remotely, you still have time to register! Find more details about the conference and registration here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

ST&D 2026 will feature: • Keynote addresses from Drs. Nia Nixon, Susan Brennan, and Jeff Greene • Posters • Talks • The VISION Panel ...and you still haven't registered? Let's take care of that now: societyfortextanddiscourse.wildapricot.org/event-6647690 We'll see you there!

There is still time to register for ST&D 2026! If you can't attend the conference in-person, we highly recommend registering remotely so that you can still benefit from learning about people's recent discoveries! We hope to see you there! Register here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

Friendly reminder that the VISION Panel will be on our last day of ST&D 2026! Friday, July 31, from 4:00-5:00 PM. This will be an exciting conversation about the evolution of ST&D and future directions for research! Come one, come all!

We are under two months away from our 36th annual meeting taking place in Charlotte, NC! Join the wonderful experience of sharing and discussing research alongside exploring the advancements being made in the world of text discourse. Register while you can! We look forward to wonderful times!

Due to technical issues with payment and registration, early registration has been extended to Wednesday, June 3rd! For more information: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

The Society for Text & Discourse@textdiscourse.bsky.social · 3mo ago

REMINDER: Early registration for ST&D 2026 ends on May 31! ST&D 2026 will also host the VISION Panel, where former society presidents will reflect on the evolution and future directions of this research. You won't want to miss it! For more information: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

REMINDER: Early registration for ST&D 2026 ends on May 31! ST&D 2026 will also host the VISION Panel, where former society presidents will reflect on the evolution and future directions of this research. You won't want to miss it! For more information: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

Friendly reminder that you are now able to register for ST&D 2026! Early registration ends May 31. Follow our registration link here: societyfortextanddiscourse.wildapricot.org/event-6647690

Conference registration for ST&D 2026 is now open! Find more information here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Tighe who has been awarded the Tom Trabasso Young Investigator Award for 2026, for her contributions to the understanding of discourse processing and text analysis! Dr. Tighe will deliver her award address at ST&D 2027 in Valencia, Spain!

Congratulations to Dr. Susan E. Brennan on her selection for the 2026 DSCA award, for her outstanding scientific contributions to the study of discourse processing and text analysis. Dr. Brennan will deliver her award address this summer at ST&D 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina, July 29-31.

Friendly reminder that submissions are due THIS COMING SUNDAY, February 15!!

The Society for Text & Discourse@textdiscourse.bsky.social · 7mo ago

In light of the uncertainties affecting members around the world, we have extended the ST&D 2026 submission deadline to February 15, 2026. We look forward to an exciting program and to welcoming you to Charlotte, NC this summer. Submit your work here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

Friendly reminder that submissions are due THIS COMING SUNDAY, February 15!!

The Society for Text & Discourse@textdiscourse.bsky.social · 7mo ago

In light of the uncertainties affecting members around the world, we have extended the ST&D 2026 submission deadline to February 15, 2026. We look forward to an exciting program and to welcoming you to Charlotte, NC this summer. Submit your work here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

In light of the uncertainties affecting members around the world, we have extended the ST&D 2026 submission deadline to February 15, 2026. We look forward to an exciting program and to welcoming you to Charlotte, NC this summer. Submit your work here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

Hello friends! This is a friendly reminder that ST&D 2026 paper submissions are due SUNDAY, February 1! Read more about ST&D 2026 here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/wp-content/u... Submit your work here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

Happy New Year everyone! We bring updates: • Paper submissions for ST&D 2026 are due February 1. • The deadline for symposiums was EXTENDED to January 14! • ST&D 2026 will feature keynote addresses from Jeff Greene, Nia Nixon, and the recipient of our Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award!

Reminder: ST&D 2026 is taking place from July 29-31, 2026 in Charlotte, NC! Submissions due February 1! Symposium submissions due January 2! More details here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/wp-content/u... Submit your work here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

Our first call for submissions to ST&D 2026 - taking place from July 29-31, 2026 in Charlotte, NC - is live! Submissions due February 1, 2026! More details here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/wp-content/u... Submit your work here: www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/std-2026/

ST&D is only partially fueled by our fervor for research. We're at our best when we fuse scholarship with community and foster memories that last a lifetime. Indeed, we are a bundle of smiling socialites :) Look no further than these shots from ST&D 2025 for proof! 🧵1/5

Reminder: Tomorrow (September 30) is the LAST DAY to submit to the ST&D 2025 Special Issue of Discourse Processes!

The Society for Text & Discourse@textdiscourse.bsky.social · 12mo ago

‼️ST&D 2025 attendees‼️ Consider submitting your conference-related work to a special conference issue of @discourseprocesses.bsky.social by September 15! Please submit manuscripts here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/hds... Manuscripts should be prepared according to DP manuscript guidelines.

The deadline to submit to this special issue has been EXTENDED to September 30. If you attended ST&D 2025, consider submitting your work to this Special ST&D 2025 Issue of Discourse Processes!

The Society for Text & Discourse@textdiscourse.bsky.social · 12mo ago

‼️ST&D 2025 attendees‼️ Consider submitting your conference-related work to a special conference issue of @discourseprocesses.bsky.social by September 15! Please submit manuscripts here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/hds... Manuscripts should be prepared according to DP manuscript guidelines.

‼️ST&D 2025 attendees‼️ Consider submitting your conference-related work to a special conference issue of @discourseprocesses.bsky.social by September 15! Please submit manuscripts here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/hds... Manuscripts should be prepared according to DP manuscript guidelines.

Discourse Processes

Discourse Processes provides a forum for ideas from diverse disciplines sharing an interest in discourse, such as prose comprehension and dialogue analysis.

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Here's another spotlight of a mere handful of the wonderful presentations we were privy to in Padua this year :) Major thanks to the University of Padua for providing the space and time for our meeting to carry out fruitfully! #textdiscourse2025

We would like to recognize Kate Cain (member), Michael Wolfe (member), and Joe Magliano (chair) for their service on the Governing Board. They see to it that the Society for Text & Discourse runs effectively. We would also like to welcome Pani Kendeou as the incoming chair of the Governing Board!

@textdiscourse.bsky.social The 2024 Conference Issue is now available! Wiley, J., Wolfe, M. B., & Britt, M. A. (2025). Introduction to the special issue. Discourse Processes, 62(6–7). doi.org/10.1080/0163...

Introduction to the special issue

This special double issue of Discourse Processes highlights work presented at the 34th annual meeting of the Society for Text & Discourse held in Chicago in July 2024. The conference provided an oc...

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