Join us in the heart of downtown Providence for your next phycological adventure! The PSA2023 meeting will convene – in-person – at the Graduate Providence, formerly the Biltmore, located within walking distance to numerous restaurants and local entertainment. Please plan to arrive on Sunday, June 25th for the Welcoming Mixer at 6 PM and depart Friday, June 30th – we have a week of phycological excitement that you will not want to miss!!

Scientific Program

The theme of this year’s meeting is Phycology in a Changing Climate: Diversity, Blooms, and Beyond. The program will consist of daily plenary talks from leading scientists in the field of algal monitoring and conservation. We will also have the Bold Award Competition, IDEA Symposium, Student Symposium, Lang Lecture, poster sessions (including the Lewin Award Competition), lightning talks, contributed sessions, and the engaging annual PSA auction. We will conclude the meeting on Thursday evening with the PSA Awards Banquet in the Biltmore Ballroom.

This year, we are sponsoring an Early Career Breakfast, IDEA Lunch and Discussion, and tantalizing your tastebuds for the PSA Business Meeting. Please be sure to check “attending” on your registration form so we may get an accurate headcount for these events.

Also, there are several exciting weekend workshops on seaweed collection and identification, producing publication-quality scientific figures, inclusivity in teaching, as well as an aquaculture tour and oyster social at Roger Williams University. These spots will be reserved on a first-come basis. Secure your seats today!

Please note you must purchase tickets for workshops and weekend events separately.

Contributed Sessions

Oral Presentation- Applied Phycology
Oral Presentation- Biodiversity
Oral Presentation- Biogeography
Oral Presentation- Cell Biology
Oral Presentation- Climate Change
Oral Presentation- Ecology
Oral Presentation- Evolution
Oral Presentation- Harmful Algal Blooms
Oral Presentation- Molecular Biology
Bold Award Competition (see the PSA Awards page for eligibility criteria)
Poster Presentation
Poster Presentation – Lewin Award (see the PSA Awards page for eligibility criteria)
Lightning Talk