Demo Night deadline has been extended! Show everyone your fun and exciting demos: visionsciences.org/call-for-demos/

Optical illusions! The spinning ballerina youtube.com/watch?app=desk… Which way does she spin? If you keep looking she might appear to spin in the opposite direction! Your perception of the same image can change, this is a great example of bistable perception

Need some help with childcare while at #VSS2024 ? We have a new Childcare Grant available! More info: visionsciences.org/caregiver-supp… Deadline is Friday

Optical illusions! The black/blue OR white/gold dress youtube.com/watch?v=AskAQw… This phenomenon occurs due to the ambiguity in lighting captured in the picture. Depending on whether you assume the lighting to be artificial or natural, the perception of the dress varies

Pre-data collection poster session Don't have data? Present what you are planning and receive useful feedback from the experts! visionsciences.org/2024-pre-data-… Deadline 5th May

STUDENTS! Want to meet the Profs? Come and have a chat, as questions, get a feel for what it is like to take the next step in academia Register for the event visionsciences.org/2024-meet-the-…

Board of Directors election opens next week! Two positions available, submit your votes for who you think would make a great addition to the team. More info visionsciences.org/board-of-direc…

The Elsevier/VSS Young Investigator Award goes to Michael Cohen this year, for his fundamental contributions to the scientific study of perceptual awareness More info visionsciences.org/2024-yia/

Three Minute Thesis event at St Pete's during #VSS2024 Students and postdocs - come and compete to summarise your thesis to win $200! More info: visionsciences.org/3mt-competitio…

Something new for #VSS2024 is in the works.. stay tuned for an exciting announcement👀

New platform to chat and prepare for the conference! You will have received information in the latest email, if not, send us a message and we can help get you sorted

Those flying in from UK/Europe/NZ/Visa Waiver Program countries, make sure you get your ESTA sorted a couple of days in advance to avoid troubles at customs! ✈️

Optical illusions! Adelson’s Checker-shadow youtube.com/watch?v=GALLMJ… When comparing two points on the board, they appear different colours. However, both points actually have the same luminance- it is the interpretation of a shadow which results in altered perception

It's time to cast your vote for the Board of Directors Got some great candidates lined up, make your decision by Saturday More info visionsciences.org/2024-election/

New app for #VSS2024 ! With a personal schedule, chat feature, create a To-Do List, rate sessions and presentations, and more More info in the today's email

Come say hi to us at the Community Table in the lobby! We will have info about events and be able to answer any questions you have about the SPC