Social Events

Welcome Reception

The SFS 2025 Welcome Reception is the perfect opportunity to catch up, network, and set the tone for the conference ahead.

When: Sunday May 18

Where: Puerto Rico Convention Centre

Cost: Included in your registration fee. Please RSVP via the registration page to confirm your attendance.

SFS Student Resources Committee Orientation and Breakfast

The SFS Student Resources Committee (SRC) invites all student delegates to a student-centered orientation and breakfast. Learn about SFS, the SRC, how they serve the student members of SFS, and the various activities (e.g., student-mentor mixer, live auction, virtual events) they host. Meet other student delegates and get some helpful tips on how to make the most out of the conference.

When: Monday May 19

Where: Puerto Rico Convention Centre

Cost: Free. Please RSVP via the registration page to confirm your attendance. Undergraduate and graduate students from all societies are welcome.

SFS Committees Lunch Meeting

Committee members will gather for their annual planning meeting. Committees include: Board of Directors, Executive, Finance, Board of Trustees of the Endowment, Development, Journal Endowment, Elections and Place, Awards Selection, Long Range Planning, Annual Meeting, Publications, Public Information and Publicity, Constitutional Revision, Student Resources, Early Career, Taxonomic Certification, Technical Issues, Science and Policy, International Coordination, Conservation and Environmental Issues, Education and Diversity, and Membership and Data. The event also provides an opportunity for SFS members interested in committee service to learn about each committee’s work from SFS leadership and committee chairs and current members.

When: Monday May 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Where: Puerto Rico Convention Centre

Cost: Free. Please RSVP via the registration page to confirm your attendance. Open to members of the standing and special committees of the Society for Freshwater Science and all those interested in SFS committee service.

Student-Mentor Mixer

The SRC Student-Mentor Mixer connects students with experienced professionals in freshwater science, offering opportunities to network, gain career insights, and receive advice on scientific research. Open to undergraduates, graduate students, and post-docs, this event requires registration and fosters lively, informal interactions with mentors in the field.

When: Monday May 19

Where: Puerto Rico Convention Centre

Cost: Free for students and mentors. Please RSVP via the registration page to confirm your attendance.

5km Fun Run

Registration will include a fun run cap/hat and timing equipment to record your run. Route detail and further information will be available closer to the meeting. 

When: Tuesday May 20, Morning

Where: to be advised

Cost: USD $40.00

SFS Membership Business Lunch

SFS leadership–including outgoing and incoming officers–will discuss the Society’s work over the past year. Other agenda items include approval of business meeting minutes and membership votes.

When: Tuesday May 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Where: Puerto Rico Convention Centre

Cost: Free. Please RSVP via the registration page to confirm your attendance. Open to all members of the Society for Freshwater Science.

Evening social

Details to come

When: Wednesday May 21

Where: to be advised

Cost: USD $40.00 includes catering and 2 beverage tickets