2027 North American regional meeting of the International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology (NA-ISMET)

May 12-14, 2027

STEM Teaching and Learning Facility 
642 Red Cedar Road, East Lansing, MI 48824

Welcome!

The 2027 North American regional meeting of the International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology (NA-ISMET) will be hosted May 12-14th at Michigan State University. The meeting will take place in East Lansing, MI, in the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, on MSU campus (rooms 1201-1202 and the adjacent lobby).

Conference Program 

Wednesday, May 12th  

9:00 AM- 12:00 PM 

Optional Pre-Conference Workshop  

2:00-4:00 PM 

Arrival & Check-In (STEM Lobby) 

4:00-4:10 PM 

Welcome remarks (STEM 1202) 

4:10-5:00 PM 

Keynote #1 (STEM 1202) 

5:00-6:00 PM 

Posters (Drinks and Appetizers)

 

Thursday, May 13th  

8:30-9:00 AM 

Breakfast (STEM Lobby) 

9:00-10:30 AM 

Session #1 (STEM 1202) / Collaboration (STEM 1201) 

10:30-10:50 AM 

Coffee break and poster viewing (STEM Lobby) 

10:50 AM-12:10 PM 

Session #2 (STEM 1202)/ Collaboration (STEM 1201) 

12:10-1:10 PM 

Lunch (STEM Lobby) 

1:10-1:55 PM 

Session #3 (STEM 1202) / Collaboration (STEM 1201) 

2:20-3:00 PM 

Coffee break and poster viewing (STEM Lobby) 

3:00-4:30 PM 

Poster session 

4:30-4:45 PM 

Closing day remarks 

Dinner 

Organized Conference Dinner  

 

Friday, May 14th  

8:30-9:00 AM 

Breakfast (STEM Lobby) 

9:00-9:50 AM 

Keynote #2 (STEM 1202) 

9:50-10:40 AM 

Session #4 (STEM 1202) / Collaboration (STEM 1201) 

10:40-11:10 AM 

Coffee break and poster viewing (STEM Lobby) 

11:10-12:10 PM 

Session #5 

12:10-1:10 PM 

Lunch (STEM Lobby) 

1:30 – 2:30 PM  

Panel Discussion (Funding Bioelectrochemistry)  

 

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline is January 31st, 2027

Submission portal (coming soon!)

Notification of Acceptance: March 1st, 2027

Early Bird Registration: March 15th, 2027

Deadline to Register: April 15th, 2027

Registration portal (coming soon!)

Invited Speakers

  • Sarah Glaven (Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Princeton University)
  • Douglass Call (Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University)
  • David Hickey ( Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University)
  • Aaron Leninger (River-Costal Science and Engineering. Tulane University)
  • Mohan Quin (Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison)
  • Haluk Beyenal (Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Washington State University)

Getting to East Lansing

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is the nearest large airport located approximately 90 miles from East Lansing. The Michigan Flier provides shuttle service between DTW and the East Lansing Marriot at frequent intervals from 6 am to 11 pm (check website  www.michiganflyer.com). The Lansing Capital Regional Airport is approximately 30 min away from East Lansing.

There are several affordable hotels within walking distance of the conference including:

  • Marriot East Lansing at University Place, 300 Mac Ave, East Lansing
  • The Graduate, East Lansing, 133 Evergreen Ave
  • Kellog Hotel, 219 S. Harrison Rd. East Lansing
  • SpringHill Suites by Marriot, 1100 Trowbridge Rd. East Lansing

Hotel Block information to be posted soon.

Travel Awards

We are currently fundraising to support travel for individuals that may not have dedicated support for attending this conference. If you are interested in attending this conference and would like to be considered for a travel award, please fill out the travel award consideration box during abstract submission. In a 250-word statement, please describe your interest in the conference, that potential positive impact this could have on your career and your financial need for travel support. We will notify recipients of the award upon acceptance of the abstract.

Pre-conference workshop

Details to be announced.

Accommodations

Reasonable modifications/accommodations for program access, including alternative formats formaterials, and auxiliary aids for effective communication will be provided to participants at no cost. Requests may be submitted by filling out the box below or by emailing the event contact using the email address provided on the event registration and/or confirmation page at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received less than two weeks prior to the event date will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and provided when reasonable.

Contact Information

For more information, contact ANR Event Services at events@anr.msu.edu.