
Student Programs
The Societies welcome all students to attend CANVAS in Salt Lake City, Utah, November 9-12, 2025. Attend career workshops and sessions, network with industry professionals, and present your research, all while having fun with your peers. Get inspired for the next step in your academic and professional career!
Undergraduate Students
The undergraduate experience at CANVAS features a special program of contests, networking, social activities, an awards banquet, and tours. The SASES program is developed by the National Officers, advisors, and committees. This is a unique opportunity to experience a scientific conference, present and compete, meet other undergrads beyond your university, and network with prospective employers.
Contest sign ups are open until October 1, 2025. Click one of the links below to learn more about the event!
Undergraduate registration rate covers admission to all SASES programs, including the SASES Awards Dinner, the Student Keynote Afterparty, and the Presidents’ Trophy Lunch. As registered attendees, you ALSO get admission to all ASA, CSSA, and SSSA professional sessions and non-ticketed functions. Registration does not include a SASES tour.
Graduate Students
The graduate experience at CANVAS is developed by the ACS Graduate Student Committee, and contains several exciting programs: special sessions, workshops, and even a graduate-exclusive tour. Curious about what goes on behind the scenes? Join the committee Wednesday morning for their meeting! There will be endless opportunities for graduate students to learn and explore at CANVAS.
The 2025 Graduate Student Committee presents the following sessions for all graduate students at CANVAS 2025.
- First-time Attendee Session
- Graduate Student Networking Session
- Life After Graduate School: Transitioning from Graduate School to Early Career
- Expanding Opportunities to Diverse Career Paths
- Federal Government Research: Is It a Potential Career for Me?
- Graduate Student Committee Meeting -- open to all Graduate Student members
Interested in organizing or completing a workshop at CANVAS? Find out more.
Student Tours
The SASES Officers, advisors, and committees, and the ACS Graduate Student Committee coordinate tours for their respective students each year at CANVAS. Plans are still coming together, so keep an eye on the tours page for details coming in June!
Submitting an Abstract?
Submit an abstract before July 8, 2025, to share your research at CANVAS. First, you will need to decide what type of presentation you would like to give. Click the links below to learn more about each type.
Oral Presentation | Poster Presentation | Rapid Oral Presentation | Virtual Presentation
Graduate and Undergraduate Student Keynote Social
Join other students at the Keynote Social on November 9, 2025, to start the conference off right! More details to be announced soon.
Career Fair
On Tuesday, November 11, from 9:00am-6:00pm in the Exhibit Hall, immerse yourself in a world of opportunities with leading employers and universities. Whether you're looking to kickstart your career or advance to the next level, the Career Fair is your gateway to success. Engage face-to-face with companies and academic institutions; discover internships, full-time positions, and educational pathways tailored to your aspirations. Don't miss the chance to connect, network, and chart your course in agronomy, crop, and soil sciences. Your next big opportunity awaits!
Add the Career Fair to your personalized program here.

Membership
Registration rate for student members is less than student nonmembers. As an undergraduate or graduate student, you can join one, two, or all three societies for the same price. Save hundreds by joining and then registering for the meetings. Sign up for membership today!
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