ECPN Events

ECPN Table

Poster Contest

Coffee & Meet

Symposium

Fun Run

Session I

SPR Cup

Awards

Networking Social

Session II

18th Annual ECPN Student Poster Contest

All contestant posters will be presented during the Tuesday and Wednesday evening poster sessions.

The ECPN Student Poster Contest was initiated in 2009 to encourage student attendance and participation in the annual meeting, increase student visibility at the conference, attract new student members to SPR and ECPN, and encourage existing student members to become full members upon graduation.

Both undergraduate and graduate students may enter. The 8 poster finalists will give presentations to a panel of judges on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings; 4 poster presentations will be held each evening.

The winner and honorable mention will be announced during Thursday’s awards presentation. The winner will receive a monetary award plus a free 1-year SPR membership. The honorable mention poster presenting author will receive a free 1-year SPR membership. SPR memberships will be awarded for the next year (2027). We are very excited that the ECPN Student Poster Contest continues to be an annual event.

Come browse the poster presentations and be sure to stop by to learn about the research of the ECPN Student Poster Contestants!

SESSION 2-003
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
7:15 am – 8:25 am
Hall of Battles (Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency Washington, DC)

ECPN Invited Symposium & Luncheon

Being on the Job Market: Options In and Out of Academia

Registration required.

Welcome & Introductions

• John Salerno, PhD, George Washington University

Presenters

• Pablo Montero-Zamora, PhD, The University of Texas at Austin
• Elvira Elek, PhD, RTI International
• Elizabeth Weybright, PhD, University of Washington
• Jennifer Bailey, PhD, University of Washington

Organizers

• Kristi Morrison, PhD, Washington State University
• Jennifer Duckworth, PhD, Washington State University
• Kathryn Bruzios, PhD, University of Washington

This panel will discuss how to expand and enrich prevention research in the international context. In a bidirectional way, prevention research in the U.S. can learn from studies and theories developed in other countries and promote the systematic adaptation of interventions to international settings. Panelists will present their work and experience on: (a) unique frameworks and approaches to prevention and health equity developed in international settings but not disseminated in the U.S. due to language barriers, smaller samples, accessibility to databases, etc.; (b) establishing global partnerships that can foster an authentic exchange of knowledge; and (c) conducting cultural adaptations of prevention interventions while maintaining fidelity. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:45 am – 7:45 am
Hotel Lobby (Hyatt Regency Washington, DC)

ECPN Session I

Private and Foundation Funding: Talking with Researchers and Grants Staff

With recent changes and instability in traditional federal funding agencies, researchers have had to seek innovative, alternative ways to continue their prevention research. This interactive panel includes researchers and university staff who have experience with identifying and applying for non-federal funding. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions to foster a fruitful and supportive conversation about the theme.

Chairs

• Silvia Alves Nishioka, PhD, Columbia University
• Cordelia Zhong, MA, Columbia University

Presenters

• Michael Lyons, PhD, University of Virginia
• Darius Tandon, PhD, Northwestern University
• Sarah Peitzmeier, PhD, University of Maryland School of Public Health

Annual SPR Cup Competition

21st Annual Society for Prevention Research Sloboda and Bukoski SPR Cup

Significant advances in prevention science are often due to a team of individuals working closely together across many years. In recognition of the importance of the collaborative process to the field, the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) will sponsor a friendly competition among teams of early-career researchers for the honor of bringing home the Sloboda and Bukoski SPR Cup. The Cup is named for two of the founders and long-time active members of SPR, Dr. Zili Sloboda and Dr. William Bukoski.

The competition offers a unique experience: several independent teams of scientists, each working with the same data set, collaborate and problem-solve together for a brief period, then jointly present their results to one another and to a panel of senior prevention scientists and the SPR conference attendees.

Participating Teams

• Team 1: PAMT Team, Penn State University
• Team 2: BRIDGE Team, University of Texas at Austin
• Team 3: PreventiGators, University of Florida
• Team 4: ACE(s)

Chairs

• Sarah Lynne, PhD, University of Florida
• Ashwini Tiwari, PhD, Augusta University
• Alyssa Lazano, PhD, University of Miami

SESSION 3-063

Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:15 pm – 6:55 pm
Regency A (Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency Washington, DC)

ECPN Networking Social

Take a break from conference sessions and join us for an informal networking social, see old colleagues and make new contacts! This is an opportunity to connect with early-career professionals from multiple disciplines, learn more about ECPN, and, most importantly, have fun. You don’t have to be an active member of ECPN to attend; all early-career individuals (students, postdocs, and professionals) are welcome!

ECPN Session II

Communicating Prevention Science Beyond Academic Journal Pages: Strategies for Broader Impact

This interactive session will focus on innovative approaches to disseminating prevention science research beyond traditional academic publications. Participants will explore strategies for translating complex findings into accessible and compelling narratives for diverse audiences, including policymakers, practitioners, and the public.

Through guided discussion and practical exercises—such as drafting an op-ed or policy commentary—attendees will gain hands-on experience communicating their work with clarity, credibility, and impact. The session aims to strengthen the field’s collective capacity to bridge science and practice through strategic and values-driven communication.

Chairs

• John Salerno, PhD, George Washington University
• Josie Bryan, PhD, University of Florida
• Vanessa Morales, PhD, University of Miami

Presenters

• Sarah Lynne, PhD, University of Florida
• Diana Fishbein, PhD, University of North Carolina, National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives
• Keith L. Hullenaar, PhD, University of Washington