We’re Looking for the Future Organizers for OPAM!

November 20, 2025 in Denver, CO, USA

Dear OPAMers,

Firstly, we would like to acknowledge the exceptional contributions made by our outgoing OPAM organizers; Han Zhang, Ryan O’Donnell and Karolina Krzys. Their work was crucial for a successful OPAM32 in New York last year. Furthermore, their contributions were key in acquiring an NSF grant to help fund new initiatives to grow the OPAM community in the years to come. They were inspirational to work with and we look forward to their continued involvement from the sidelines!

We are currently seeking to fill three positions as OPAM organizers for two-year terms starting in spring 2025. The selection process will be based on candidates’ experience and nomination letter, which should be sent to opam.info@gmail.com by March 1st, 2025. We ask that a link to the candidate’s website (if applicable) and a CV is submitted along the nomination letter. Interested candidates are encouraged to seek a nomination from a researcher who knows them well. If that person is not the candidate’s supervisor, we require a short letter of approval from the supervisor. The candidates are also encouraged to include a short cover letter expressing how they see themselves contributing to the growth of the OPAM community in the years to come, with special emphasis on our now NSF funded initiatives to increase the diversity and reach of our community.

Criteria for the selection of OPAM organizers include the breadth and depth of research experience and expertise in visual cognition (e.g., familiarity with a broad range of object-processing literature), as well as excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Preference is given to early-career researchers without faculty positions at the time of appointment, particularly postdoctoral researchers.

We look forward to receiving nominations from qualified candidates eager to contribute to the continued success of OPAM. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at opam.info@gmail.com.

Thanks again to everyone who made OPAM 2024 such a success. Special thanks to our sponsors, who keep OPAM free! Stay tuned for exciting announcements about OPAM 2025 in the coming months.

Sincerely,

The 2025 OPAM senior organizers

Dock Duncan, Noah Britt, William Narhi-Martinez

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Congratulations to our 2024 Professional Development Awardees:

  • Tal Boger
  • Yong Hoon Chung
  • Cailey Collins
  • Moussa Kousa
  • Sarah McCrackin
  • Jenna Pablo
  • Lukas Vogelsang
  • Nora Will

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