The SERR conference

The Southeast Recreation Research (SERR) conference provides an exceptional opportunity for researchers and managers within the parks, recreation and environmental management fields to learn about and discuss each other's projects, research findings, and regional needs. The conference setting supports both formal presentations and informal discussions in a setting that emphasizes student engagement and development, in addition to the friendly exchange of research theories and practices.

Directions:

1155 Lodge Dr. Guntersville, AL 35976

SERR Conference Registration

Fees

• $300 for faculty and professionals
• $225 for students

The registration link will be available by early 2026

Call for papers:

How to submit:

Please click here to submit your (350 word max.) abstract : SERR ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL FORM

Or go to this address: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39IXY7a0yo485Rs

Sessions at SERR include empirical, conceptual, or theoretical work.

Conference Topics

The SERR conference features research on a wide variety of recreation, nature-based tourism, and human-dimensions of natural resources topics such as:

Student Scholarships:

Applications due by January 30, 2026;

Thanks to the generous support of conference sponsors, we are offering a limited number of student scholarships for undergraduate and/or graduate students to attend this year's SERR conference. The scholarship amount will cover (waive) the students' registration fee. Please do not pay for registration until you have been notified if you are a scholarship recipient. Interested students should email a one-page letter (as an attached MS Word file) to one of our conference co-chairs, (see Co-Chair Contact Information below) describing how they believe their academic and professional interests will be enhanced by their attendance. Applicants will be notified or whether or not they have received a scholarship within two weeks of the application due date.

Contact Information

Please direct any questions regarding the conference to one of this year's conference co-chairs:

President: Allie McCreary, Auburn University, allie.mccreary@auburn.edu

Treasurer: Bynum Boley, bynum.boley@warnell.uga.edu

Co-Chairs:

Ryan Sharp, University of Tennessee, rsharp19@utk.edu

Michael Brunson, Auburn University, mmb0196@auburn.edu

Sponsors

Sponsorships help cover meals, event space, AV equipment, keynote speakers (cover their room and travel), promotional materials (e.g. shirts, mugs, etc.), and to keep the conference affordable to students and faculty.

Contact: Ryan Sharp rsharp19@utk.edu

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