SSP Regional Connects: Bringing the Sensory Community Together!
We are excited to announce the return of SSP Regional Connects in 2025! These in-person and virtual events are designed to strengthen our sensory science community, providing valuable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
Whether you're a current SSP member or exploring membership, these gatherings offer the perfect way to connect with local peers, exchange ideas, and enhance your skills. Throughout the year, we’ll host a mix of social and content-driven events to bring sensory professionals together.
SSP Connects serves the sensory science community by directly connecting colleagues. Participants have the opportunity to grow their networks, experience learning opportunities, and receive career development support.
Registration is open for our April Regional Connects!
Don't miss your chance to engage with the SSP community—join us for one of our April events! All events are free to attend. Food and beverage will be available for purchase at in-person events. Registration is required.
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*Registration Deadline: April 2*
Boston Area Virtual
Thursday, April 3, 2025 • 10:00–11:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00–10:00 a.m. Central
Virtual Connect on Zoom
Regional Host: Nadia Byrnes
Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 • 4:00–6:00 p.m. Central
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar • 7501 Windrose Ave. D160, Plano, TX 75024
Regional Host: Peiyuan Zhou
Long Beach, California
Thursday, April 10, 2025 • 4:00–6:00 p.m. Pacific
Boathouse on the Bay • 190 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
Regional Hosts: Mary McCulloch and Erin Riddell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 • 6:30–8:00 p.m. Eastern
MadTree Parks & Rec • 4321 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Regional Host: Victoria Surette
Mid-Michigan
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 • 6:00–8:00 p.m. Eastern
Don Tequilas • 430 N Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813
Regional Host: Emily Mayhew
Chicago, Illinois
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 • 5:00–7:00 p.m. Central
Alter Brewing & Kitchen • 1170 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Regional Host: Kelly VanHaren
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • 4:00–6:00 p.m. Central
The Market at Malcolm Yard • 501 30th South Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Regional Hosts: Joyce Lizzi and Kate Courchane
Mountain Virtual Connect
Thursday, April 17, 2025 • 4:00–5:00 p.m. Mountain / 5:00–6:00 p.m. Central
Virtual Connect on Zoom
Regional Host: Shannon Fekula
Eastern Virtual Connect
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 • 4:00–5:00 p.m. Eastern / 3:00–4:00 p.m. Central
Virtual Connect on Zoom
Regional Host: Lee Stapleton
New York/New Jersey
Thursday, April 24, 2025 • 6:00–8:00 p.m. Eastern
SideBar Gastropup • 45 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Regional Hosts: Daniela Rudella, Ellie King, and Avishan Amanat
Questions?
Email SSP Headquarters at ssp@scisoc.org.
