Conference

July 24-28, 2022
Sheraton, Hotel
9 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199

2019 and 2020 Fellowship Classes from across the United States will have the opportunity to hear from DoD national leaders and subject matter experts in the field of science, technology, and engineering for a riveting week that showcases ongoing research activities relevant to the National Defense mission.

Participate in research presentations, workshops, career fair, connect with like-minded researchers and scientist!

Agenda will be posted soon.

We require participants to adhere to the DoD COVID-19 protocol, as well as protocols by the CDC, the State of Massachusetts and the City of Boston. COVID-19 requirements to attend the conference are subject to change as we navigate the changing conditions and guidance related to the pandemic. Please continue to check this website for any update on COVID-19 requirements for in-person participation at the NDSEG Annual Conference.

Check out CDC recommendations for Travel as of 4/2/21 here: Domestic Travel Recommendations Quick Reference | CDC

Attendees should not travel if the below requirements are not met prior to the conference.

• All attendees must show a completed DD Form 3150, "COVID-19 Certification of Vaccination."
• Attendees that are not fully vaccinated or who decline to provide information about their vaccination status, may not attend the meeting if they do not show the meeting organizer proof of a negative Food and Drug Administration-approved COVID-19 test completed no earlier than 72 hours prior to the meeting and at least weekly if the meeting is greater than 1 week in duration.

State of Massachusetts

Effective July 30, 2021: The Department of Public Health has issued a new mask advisory in light of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance. Fully vaccinated individuals are advised to wear a mask or face covering when indoors. Masks are mandatory for all individuals on public and private transportation systems (including rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations), in healthcare facilities and in other settings hosting vulnerable populations, such as congregate care settings. Read more.

City of Boston

Effective August 27, 2021: Face masks will be required in all indoor public settings in the City of Boston, as part of a Five-Point Plan for the Delta Variant, a more contagious COVID-19 variant that is now the primary strain of the virus. Read more.