The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) serves the faculty, students and staff of the 1000+ interdisciplinary environmental programs in North America and around the world. The 2017 AESS annual conference will begin with pre-conference workshops on June 21st, followed by an evening reception and keynote shared with colleagues from the Council of Environmental Deans and Directors and the Community College Alliance for Sustainability Education. June 22nd will begin with a plenary panel and discussion about the future of environmental studies and sciences programs. The rest of the conference will include presentations, panels, and posters, as well as field trips, a film night, and our annual membership meeting. Please join us in Tucson! Note: we expect to open registration early April, 2017.