FAQ | NAAEE Conference

General Conference & Research Symposium

When and where was the 2021 NAAEE Conference and Research Symposium?

The 50th Annual NAAEE Conference and 18th Annual Research Symposium were held virtually.
Events took place over two weeks, October 4–October 15, 2021.
The conference began with an afternoon opening welcome and keynote address on Tuesday, October 12 and ran through Friday, October 15.
The Research Symposium was held on Thursday, October 7 and Friday, October 8.
Optional half-day workshops (requiring separate registration) were held on Wednesday (October 6), Monday (October 11), and Tuesday (October 12).
eePRO Group meetings and affinity group networking meetings were held on Monday, October 4 through Monday, October 11.
Special sessions and networking opportunities were scheduled throughout the two-week period.
Most sessions were scheduled between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM Eastern time.

Please note: The Annual Conference and the Research Symposium each required a separate registration fee.

What's the difference between the conference and the Research Symposium?

For five decades, NAAEE has convened one of the leading annual conferences for environmental education professionals, designed to promote innovation, networking, learning, and dissemination of best practices.
The annual Research Symposium, held in advance of the conference, attracts new and established researchers to examine in-progress EE research, explore the current state and future directions of environmental education research, and advance the use of practices proven to be effective.
Concurrent sessions for the conference and Research Symposium are selected through independent review processes with different criteria. Each respective Call for Presentations includes details about this year's priority topics, session formats, and tips for submitting proposals.

Do you have dates and the location for the 2022 NAAEE Conference and Research Symposium?

Yes, the 2022 Annual Conference and Research Symposium will be held in Tucson, AZ
Research Symposium: Tuesday, October 11–Wednesday, October 12
Pre-Conference Workshops: Wednesday, October 12
Conference: Wednesday, October 12–Saturday, October 15
Westin La Paloma Resort

Registration is open!

How do I register?

Create or log in to your eePRO account. Once you are logged in, click the rectangular blue link on your eePROfile page (above your name). Registration includes six months access to recorded sessions through April 2022.

How much is registration?

Conference

Member: $240
Nonmember: $335

Research Symposium

Member: $160
Nonmember: $210

Workshops: $25/each

Please note:

Registration fees are not refundable since they include extended access to all recorded sessions for the Annual Conference and/or Research Symposium.
Reduced rates are available for anyone in financial need.

Are there any discounts available?

NAAEE members receive a discount on registration fees.
We are committed to making this online experience accessible to all, and are offering discounted rates to anyone who needs financial help—no application required, no questions asked.

How can I get a certificate of attendance?

If you are a registered attendee for either the Research Symposium or the Conference, you can generate your own certificate of attendance from your account page, which you can access from the navigation menu in the conference lobby on PheedLoop.
Click on "Request a Certificate" at the bottom of the right column.