Please note: abstract submissions for lightning talks are now closed.
We appreciate the incredible response and look forward to sharing the lineup of speakers soon.
Submission Guidelines
- Deadline: All abstracts must be submitted by October 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT.
- Format: Submit your abstract via email (sss.abstracts@nss.org) as a Word document attachment using the official abstract template.
- Template Required: Only abstracts following the provided template format will be considered.
- Email Subject Line: “SSS-2025 Abstract Submission – [Your Name]”
- Notification: Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by October 10, 2025.
Abstract Template Download & Submission
Lightning Talks
- Duration: 10 minutes (strictly timed)
- Presentation Dates: In-person on November 3 or 4, 2025
- Location: University of Central Florida (UCF), during Space Week
- No virtual presentations or remote attendance options available.
Poster Presentations (Overflow Option)
If Lightning Talk slots are full, authors of other accepted abstracts may be invited to present a poster instead. Poster presenters must also attend in person.
- Poster Dimensions: Maximum size of 3.5 ft x 3 ft
Registration
Authors of accepted abstracts for a Lightning Talk or the Poster session must register for the conference in order to present their paper.
Editing & Publication
After acceptance, an SSS-2025-appointed editor may recommend minor edits for formatting or clarity. Final abstracts will be published in PDF format on the SSS-2025 website and become citable publications:
- Author A., B. Author & C. Author. 2025. Abstract Title. NSS SSS-2025, Abstract #TBD, [URL link to PDF].
Keynote Speakers
Invited keynote speakers are also encouraged to submit an abstract for publication using the same template and submission process.