ASA Press Conferences Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 3 and 4

Media are invited to join virtual press conferences for presentations on the sound of Mars, rival elephant seals, musical motion, and more. #ASA189 #ASA_ASJ2025

Media Contact:
AIP Media
301-209-3090
media@aip.org

HONOLULU, Nov. 19, 2025 — The Acoustical Society of America will host two virtual press conferences Wednesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time, as a part of their joint meeting with Acoustical Society of Japan at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. ASA and ASJ will offer in-person sessions throughout the week.

The virtual press conferences will feature a wide range of newsworthy sessions from the upcoming meeting. Media can listen to presentations on topics that include the use of sound for pest control, the ideal artificial electric vehicle noise, detecting gunshots from illegal rainforest poaching, and more.

Media are invited to register for the virtual press conferences and/or in-person conference sessions by emailing media@aip.org. Video recordings of the press conference sessions will be available upon request.

Press releases for a selection of topics will be shared under embargo starting the week of Nov. 24, and conference highlights can be found on social media by searching the #ASA189 and #ASA_ASJ2025 hashtag.

Press Conference Schedule – Wednesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 4
More information on these and all other meeting sessions is available via ASA’s meeting page and in the technical program. (Times and topics subject to change.)

 

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 11:00 a.m. HST / 4:00 p.m. EST
  • Elephant Seals Recognize Their Rivals From Years Prior – Caroline Casey, University of California, Santa Cruz
    Session 1pAB6: ​​Remember the Titans: Long-term memory of social competitors among male northern elephant seals, Dec. 1, 2:45 p.m. HST
  • To Bop or To Sway? The Music Will Tell You – Shimpei Ikegami, Showa Women’s University
    Session 2pMU1: ​​How Musicians Express Intended Bodily Movement Directions through Acoustic Features, Dec. 2, 2:55 p.m. HST
  • Evaluating Building Materials for Climate Impact and Noise Suppression – George Edgar, Marshall Day Acoustics
    Session 3aAA2: ​ Optimizing Typical Wall and Floor Constructions for Global Warming Potential and Sound Insulation Performance, Dec. 3, 8:20 a.m. HST
  • Ultrasonic Pest Control to Protect Beehives – Lara Díaz-García, University of Strathclyde
    Session 4aABb9: ​​ Wax Moths: Ultrasonic Hearing and Potential Pest Control, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m. HST
  • Software Platform Helps Users Find the Best Hearing Protection – Santino Cozza, Applied Research Associates
    Session 4aED6: ​​Does One Size Fit All? Empowering Hearing Protection Through Acoustic Insights, Dec. 4, 11:45 a.m. HST
Thursday, Dec. 4, 11:00 a.m. HST / 4:00 p.m. EST
  • Neural Network Helps Detect Gunshots from Illegal Rainforest Poaching – Naveen Dhar, High Tech High Mesa
    Session 2pSP8: Towards Real-Time Rainforest Gunshot Detection using Efficient Deep Learning and Acoustic Sensor Integration, Dec. 2, 3:00 p.m. HST
  • A Metamaterial that Bridges Air and Water – Hesam Bakhtiary Yekta, Rutgers University
    Session 3aSA6: Acoustic Transmission between Water and Air using a Three-Plate Solid Metasurface, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m. HST
  • How Sound Moves on Mars – Zhongquan Charlie Zheng, Utah State University
    Session 4aCA2: Simulating acoustic wave propagation on Mars, Dec. 4, 8:25 a.m. HST
  • Using Smartphones to Improve Disaster Search and Rescue – Shogo Takada, The University of Tokyo
    Session 5aPA13: Sound source localization for search and rescue using direct wave extraction based on a unit circle formulation of the moment problem, Dec. 5, 11:45 a.m. HST

——————— MORE MEETING INFORMATION ——————–

Main Meeting Website: https://acousticalsociety.org/honolulu-2025/
Technical Program: https://eppro02.ativ.me/web/planner.php?id=ASAASJ25

ASA PRESS ROOM
In the coming weeks, ASA’s Press Room will be updated with newsworthy stories and the press conference schedule at https://acoustics.org/asa-press-room/.

LAY LANGUAGE PAPERS
ASA will also share dozens of lay language papers about topics covered at the conference. Lay language papers are summaries (300-500 words) of presentations written by scientists for a general audience. They will be accompanied by photos, audio, and video. Learn more at https://acoustics.org/lay-language-papers/.

PRESS REGISTRATION
ASA will grant free registration to credentialed and professional freelance journalists. If you are a reporter and would like to attend the meeting and/or press conferences, contact AIP Media Services at media@aip.org. For urgent requests, AIP staff can also help with setting up interviews and obtaining images, sound clips, or background information.

ABOUT THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
The Acoustical Society of America is the premier international scientific society in acoustics devoted to the science and technology of sound. Its 7,000 members worldwide represent a broad spectrum of the study of acoustics. ASA publications include The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (the world’s leading journal on acoustics), JASA Express Letters, Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics, Acoustics Today magazine, books, and standards on acoustics. The society also holds two major scientific meetings each year. See https://acousticalsociety.org/.

ABOUT THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN
ASJ publishes a monthly journal in Japanese, the Journal of the Acoustical Society of Japan as well as a bimonthly journal in English, Acoustical Science and Technology, which is available online at no cost https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/ast. These journals include technical papers and review papers. Special issues are occasionally organized and published. The Society also publishes textbooks and reference books to promote acoustics associated with various topics. See https://acoustics.jp/en/.

ASA Invites Media to Acoustics Meeting in Honolulu, Dec. 1-5

In-person sessions and livestreamed press conferences to highlight the latest advancements in the science of sound #ASA_ASJ2025 #ASA189

Media Contact:
AIP Media
301-209-3090
media@aip.org

HONOLULU, Nov. 4, 2025 — The Acoustical Society of America and the Acoustical Society of Japan are co-hosting a joint meeting Dec. 1-5, in Honolulu at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. ASA and ASJ will offer in-person sessions throughout the week and host livestreamed press conferences Wednesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 4.

This scientific conference brings together interdisciplinary groups of acoustics professionals to discuss the latest advancements from a variety of fields, including physics, medicine, music, architecture, animal biology, and engineering. While in Honolulu, experts will present work on topics that include new ultrasonic imaging technologies, the use of sound for pest control, the ideal artificial electric vehicle noise, and the calls of elephant seals. Conference highlights can be found on social media by using the #ASA189 and #ASA_ASJ2025 hashtags.

Reporters are invited to attend in-person sessions at no cost (registration details below).

Media are also encouraged to participate in a series of virtual press conferences, featuring a selection of newsworthy sessions, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 4. Times and topics will be announced in the coming weeks. Journalists may pre-register by emailing media@aip.org.

———————– SAMPLING OF INTERESTING SESSIONS ———————–

  • 1pAB6 – Remember the titans: Long-term memory of social competitors among male northern elephant seals
  • 1pNSb6 – Design of approach informing sound for quiet vehicles and subjective evaluation under laboratory and real vehicle experiments
  • 2pMU1- How musicians express intended bodily movement directions through acoustic features
  • 3aAA2 – Optimizing typical wall and floor constructions for global warming potential and sound insulation performance
  • 4aBAa5 – Active metamaterials for ultrasound imaging through the skull
  • 4aABb9 – Wax moths: Ultrasonic hearing and potential pest control
  • 5aPA13 – Sound source localization for search and rescue using direct wave extraction based on a unit circle formulation of the moment problem

More information on these and all other meeting sessions is available via ASA’s meeting page and in the technical program.

——————— MORE MEETING INFORMATION ——————–

Main Meeting Website: https://acousticalsociety.org/honolulu-2025/
Technical Program: https://eppro02.ativ.me/web/planner.php?id=ASAASJ25

ASA PRESS ROOM
In the coming weeks, ASA’s Press Room will be updated with newsworthy stories and the press conference schedule at https://acoustics.org/asa-press-room/.

LAY LANGUAGE PAPERS
ASA will also share dozens of lay language papers about topics covered at the conference. Lay language papers are summaries (300-500 words) of presentations written by scientists for a general audience. They will be accompanied by photos, audio, and video. Learn more at https://acoustics.org/lay-language-papers/.

PRESS REGISTRATION
ASA will grant free registration to credentialed and professional freelance journalists. If you are a reporter and would like to attend the meeting and/or press conferences, contact AIP Media Services at media@aip.org. For urgent requests, AIP staff can also help with setting up interviews and obtaining images, sound clips, or background information.

ABOUT THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
The Acoustical Society of America is the premier international scientific society in acoustics devoted to the science and technology of sound. Its 7,000 members worldwide represent a broad spectrum of the study of acoustics. ASA publications include The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (the world’s leading journal on acoustics), JASA Express Letters, Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics, Acoustics Today magazine, books, and standards on acoustics. The society also holds two major scientific meetings each year. See https://acousticalsociety.org/.

ABOUT THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN
ASJ publishes a monthly journal in Japanese, the Journal of the Acoustical Society of Japan as well as a bimonthly journal in English, Acoustical Science and Technology, which is available online at no cost https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/ast. These journals include technical papers and review papers. Special issues are occasionally organized and published. The Society also publishes textbooks and reference books to promote acoustics associated with various topics. See https://acoustics.jp/en/.

ASA Press Conference Schedule for Tuesday, May 20 #ASA188

Media are invited to join livestreamed press conferences for presentations on clinical AI for child speech, the sounds of pollinators, noise insulation for classrooms, and more.

Media Contact:
AIP Media
301-209-3090
media@aip.org

NEW ORLEANS, May 6, 2025 – The Acoustical Society of America will host three virtual and in person press conferences Tuesday, May 20, in the Bachus Room on the fourth floor of the New Orleans Marriott Hotel. The ASA and ICA joint meeting will be held May 18-23 at the New Orleans Marriott, and reporters are invited to join technical sessions.

ASA and ICA will offer in-person sessions throughout the week and host livestreamed press conferences. The press conferences will feature a wide range of newsworthy sessions from the upcoming meeting. Media can listen to presentations on the sounds of flowers and pollinators, clinical artificial intelligence for speech disorders, coral reef preservation, and more.

Press releases for a selection of topics will be shared under embargo the week of May 12, and conference highlights can be found on social media by searching the #ASA188 hashtag.

Journalists may pre-register at https://live.webcastplatform.com/go/asa, and video recordings of the press conference sessions will be available upon request.

ASA188 Press Conference Schedule – Tuesday, May 20
Learn more about all meeting sessions via ASA’s meeting page and in the technical program. (topics/times subject to change)

Tuesday, May 20, 9 a.m. CT
  • Laying the Groundwork to Diagnose Speech Impairments in Children with Clinical AI – Marisha Speights, Northwestern University
    1aCA2: Transforming child speech data into clinical-grade artificial intelligence pipelines for speech-language impairment detection, Monday, May 19, 8:20 a.m. CT
  • Remotely Moving Objects Underwater Using Sound – Dajun Zhang, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    2pPAb7: Metamaterial-assisted acoustic manipulation of large objects in water, Tuesday, May 20, 3:20 p.m. CT
  • Sound Insulation Tiles To Help Calm Crying Kindergarteners – Ikuri Matsuoka, Kumamoto University
    5pAA3: A field experiment on the effect of sound absorption on acclimation of new children to kindergarten – Part 1: Analysis of crying children and indoor noise levels, Friday, May 23, 1:40 p.m. CT
  • Reducing Underwater Noise When Installing Subsea Structures – Junfei Li, Purdue University
    2pSA1: Foldable Acoustic Metamaterial for Underwater Broadband Low-frequency Noise Mitigation, Tuesday, May 20, 1 p.m. CT

 

Tuesday, May 20, 11 a.m. CT
  • Sounding Out Coral Larval Settlements – Océane Boulais, University of California, San Diego
    4aAB6: Field demonstration of enhanced coral larvae settlement using acoustic enrichment, mesoscale artificial structures, and engineered biofilms, Thursday, May 22, 9:20 a.m. CT
  • Can Plants Hear Their Pollinators? – Francesca Barbero, University of Turin
    3aAB1: Vibroacoustic signals produced by flower visitors and their role in plant-insect interactions, Wednesday, May 21, 9 a.m. CT
  • Here Comes the Boom! Studying the Effects of Rocket Launch Sonic Booms on Neighboring Communities – Kent Gee, Brigham Young University
    1pNS4: Falcon-9 ascent sonic boom measurements in Ventura County, California, Monday, May 19, 2:20 p.m. CT
  • Lay Language Paper Highlights – Keeta Jones, Acoustical Society of America
    Acoustics Lay Language Papers (LLPs) are 300–500-word summaries of meeting presentations written by scientists for a general audience. A sampling of LLPs will be discussed (with multimedia provided).

 

Tuesday, May 20, 2 p.m. CT
  • Helping Noisy Data Centers Fit Into Residential Neighborhoods – Gregory Miller, Cerami and Associates
    1aAAa4: Noise control strategies for Data Centers near residential communities, Monday, May 19, 8:05 a.m. CT
  • Using Sound To ‘See’ Unexploded Munitions on the Seafloor – Connor Hodges, University of Texas at Austin
    1aUW2: Acoustic scattering from inert underwater munitions with severe corrosion damage, Monday, May 19, 8 a.m. CT
  • ASA Jam Session Preview
    Join ASA for a special event on Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m. CT.

——————— MORE MEETING INFORMATION ——————–

ASA PRESS ROOM
In the coming weeks, ASA’s Press Room will be updated with newsworthy stories and the press conference schedule at https://acoustics.org/asa-press-room/.

LAY LANGUAGE PAPERS
ASA will also share dozens of lay language papers about topics covered at the conference. Lay language papers are summaries (300-500 words) of presentations written by scientists for a general audience. They will be accompanied by photos, audio, and video. Learn more at https://acoustics.org/lay-language-papers/.

PRESS REGISTRATION
ASA will grant free registration to credentialed and professional freelance journalists. If you are a reporter and would like to attend the in-person meeting or virtual press conferences, contact AIP Media Services at media@aip.org. For urgent requests, AIP staff can also help with setting up interviews and obtaining images, sound clips, or background information.

ABOUT THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
The Acoustical Society of America is the premier international scientific society in acoustics devoted to the science and technology of sound. Its 7,000 members worldwide represent a broad spectrum of the study of acoustics. ASA publications include The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (the world’s leading journal on acoustics), JASA Express Letters, Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics, Acoustics Today magazine, books, and standards on acoustics. The society also holds two major scientific meetings each year. See https://acousticalsociety.org/.

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION FOR ACOUSTICS
The purpose of the International Commission for Acoustics (ICA) is to promote international development and collaboration in all fields of acoustics including research, development, education, and standardization. ICA’s mission is to be the reference point for the acoustic community, becoming more inclusive and proactive in our global outreach, increasing coordination and support for the growing international interest and activity in acoustics. Learn more at https://www.icacommission.org.

ASA Invites Media to Acoustics Meeting in New Orleans, May 18-23

In-person sessions and livestreamed press conferences highlight the latest advancements in the science of sound #ASA188

Media Contact:
AIP Media
301-209-3090
media@aip.org

NEW ORLEANS, April 18, 2025 – The Acoustical Society of America and the International Commission on Acoustics are co-hosting a joint meeting May 18-23 at the New Orleans Marriott. ASA and ICA will offer in-person sessions throughout the week and host livestreamed press conferences Tuesday, May 20.

This scientific conference brings together interdisciplinary groups of acoustics professionals to discuss the latest advancements from a variety of fields, including physics, medicine, music, psychology, wildlife biology, and engineering. While in New Orleans, experts will present recent work on topics that include coral reef preservation, the sounds of pollinators and flowers, and identifying inert underwater explosives using acoustic scattering. Conference highlights can be found on social media by using the #ASA188 hashtag.

Reporters are invited to attend in-person sessions at no cost (registration details below).

Media are also encouraged to participate in a series of press conferences featuring a selection of newsworthy sessions Tuesday, May 20. Media may register to join the press conferences virtually or in person. Times and topics will be announced in the coming weeks, and journalists may preregister at https://live.webcastplatform.com/go/asa.

——————— SAMPLING OF INTERESTING SESSIONS ——————–

1aCA2 – Transforming child speech data into clinical-grade artificial intelligence pipelines for speech-language impairment detection
1aUW2 – Acoustic scattering from inert underwater munitions with severe corrosion damage
3aAB1 – Vibroacoustic signals produced by flower visitors and their role in plant-insect interactions
4aAB6 – Field demonstration of enhanced coral larvae settlement using acoustic enrichment, mesoscale artificial structures, and engineered biofilms
5pAA3 – A field experiment on the effect of sound absorption on acclimation of new children to kindergarten – Part 1: Analysis of crying children and indoor noise levels
2pPAb7 – Metamaterial-assisted acoustic manipulation of large objects in water

More information on these and all other meeting sessions is available via ASA’s meeting page and in the technical program.

——————— MORE MEETING INFORMATION ——————–

ASA PRESS ROOM
In the coming weeks, ASA’s Press Room will be updated with newsworthy stories and the press conference schedule at https://acoustics.org/asa-press-room/.

LAY LANGUAGE PAPERS
ASA will also share dozens of lay language papers about topics covered at the conference. Lay language papers are summaries (300-500 words) of presentations written by scientists for a general audience. They will be accompanied by photos, audio, and video. Learn more at https://acoustics.org/lay-language-papers/.

PRESS REGISTRATION
ASA will grant free registration to credentialed and professional freelance journalists. If you are a reporter and would like to attend the in-person meeting or virtual press conferences, contact AIP Media Services at media@aip.org. For urgent requests, AIP staff can also help with setting up interviews and obtaining images, sound clips, or background information.

ABOUT THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
The Acoustical Society of America is the premier international scientific society in acoustics devoted to the science and technology of sound. Its 7,000 members worldwide represent a broad spectrum of the study of acoustics. ASA publications include The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (the world’s leading journal on acoustics), JASA Express Letters, Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics, Acoustics Today magazine, books, and standards on acoustics. The society also holds two major scientific meetings each year. See https://acousticalsociety.org/.

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION FOR ACOUSTICS
The purpose of the International Commission for Acoustics (ICA) is to promote international development and collaboration in all fields of acoustics including research, development, education, and standardization. ICA’s mission is to be the reference point for the acoustic community, becoming more inclusive and proactive in our global outreach, increasing coordination and support for the growing international interest and activity in acoustics. Learn more at https://www.icacommission.org.

ASA Press Conference Schedule for Monday, Nov. 18 #ASA187

Media are invited to join virtual press conferences for presentations on dinosaur acoustics, using camp stove waste for new outdoor power sources, predicting Alzheimer’s with in-ear microphones, and more.

Media Contact:
AIP Media
301-209-3090
media@aip.org

MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2024 – The Acoustical Society of America will host two virtual press conferences Monday, Nov. 18. ASA’s 187th meeting will be held online, and reporters are invited to join technical sessions Nov. 19-21.

Press conference topics will focus on a wide range of newsworthy sessions from the upcoming virtual meeting. Featured sessions include using acoustics to preserve precious frescoes, the effect of pipe organs on concert halls, and a discussion about mysterious whale deaths near the Jersey Shore.

Press releases for a selection of topics will be shared under embargo the week of Nov. 11 and conference highlights can be found on social media by searching the #ASA187 hashtag.

To register for virtual press conferences or sessions, email media@aip.org. Video recordings of the press conference sessions will be available upon request.

ASA187 Press Conference Schedule – Monday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET
Learn more about all meeting sessions via ASA’s meeting page and the technical program.
(topics/times subject to change)

Monday, Nov. 18, 11:00 a.m. ET

  • The Unsolved Mystery Sounds of the Southern Ocean – Ross Chapman, University of Victoria
    Session 3aAO1: Bio-Duck and Bio-Goose: Mysterious Sounds from the Southern Oceans, Thursday, Nov. 21, 10:05 a.m. ET
  • Exploring the Impact of Offshore Wind on Whale Deaths – Michael Stocker, Ocean Conservation Research
    Session 3pAB3: Are offshore windfarms killing whales? Thursday, Nov. 21, 3:29 p.m. ET
  • From Traditional to Technological: Advancements in Fresco Conservation – Nicholas Gangemi, The Catholic University of America
    Session 3aPA5: Knock-Knock, Who’s there? Fresco, Thursday, Nov. 21, 11:25 a.m. ET
  • Hear This! Transforming Healthcare with Speech-to-Text Technology – Bozena Kostek, Gdańsk University of Technology
    Session 3pSP3: Enunciation – an important factor in speech-to-text medical transcription systems, Thursday, Nov. 21, 3:25 p.m. ET

Monday, Nov. 18, 3:30 p.m. ET

  • Listening for Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease – Miriam Boutros, École de technologie supérieure
    Session 1pPP8: Towards the Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease through Eye Movement Changes using a Hearable, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:15 p.m. ET
  • Tapping Excess Heat from a Camp Stove for Charging Power – Lixian Guo, University of Canterbu
    Session 2aEA5: Numerical Investigations on a Portable Outdoor Waste Heat-driven Standing-wave Thermoacoustic Engine, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10:40 a.m. ET
  • The Parasaurolophus’ Pipes: Modeling the Dinosaur’s Crest to Study its Sound – Hongjun Lin, NYU
    Session 3pSA7: Acoustic Characteristics of Parasaurolophus Crest: Experimental Results from a Physical Model, Thursday, Nov. 21, 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Do Pipe Organs Create an Auto-tune Effect? – Ashley Snow, University of Washington
    Session 2aMU5: Sympathetic resonance of the pipe organ and its effects on concert hall acoustics, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11:00 a.m. ET

——————— MORE MEETING INFORMATION ——————–

Main Meeting Website: https://acousticalsociety.org/asa-virtual-fall-2024/
Technical Program: https://eppro01.ativ.me/src/EventPilot/php/express/web/planner.php?id=ASAFALL24

ASA PRESS ROOM
In the coming weeks, ASA’s Press Room will be updated with newsworthy stories and the press conference schedule at https://acoustics.org/asa-press-room/.

LAY LANGUAGE PAPERS
ASA will also share dozens of lay language papers about topics covered at the conference. Lay language papers are summaries (300-500 words) of presentations written by scientists for a general audience. They will be accompanied by photos, audio, and video. Learn more at https://acoustics.org/lay-language-papers/.

PRESS REGISTRATION
ASA will grant free registration to credentialed and professional freelance journalists. If you are a reporter and would like to attend the in-person meeting or virtual press conferences, contact AIP Media Services at media@aip.org. For urgent requests, AIP staff can also help with setting up interviews and obtaining images, sound clips, or background information.

ABOUT THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
The Acoustical Society of America is the premier international scientific society in acoustics devoted to the science and technology of sound. Its 7,000 members worldwide represent a broad spectrum of the study of acoustics. ASA publications include The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (the world’s leading journal on acoustics), JASA Express Letters, Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics, Acoustics Today magazine, books, and standards on acoustics. The society also holds two major scientific meetings each year. See https://acousticalsociety.org/.

ASA Invites Media to Virtual Acoustics Meeting Nov. 18-22

Virtual sessions and press conferences highlight latest advancements in science of sound #ASA187

Media Contact:
AIP Media
301-209-3090
media@aip.org

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2024 – The Acoustical Society of America is hosting a virtual meeting Nov. 18-22. Journalists are invited to virtually attend press conferences on Monday, Nov. 18 and attend technical sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

This scientific conference brings together interdisciplinary groups of acoustics professionals, spanning many fields, including physics, medicine, and music, to discuss the latest advancements. From dinosaurs to pipe organs, the virtual conference will cover a wide range of topics. Experts will present recent work on important research including Alzheimer’s disease detection, generating electricity from waste heat, a discussion about windfarms and wildlife, and much more. Conference highlights can be found on social media by searching the #ASA187 hashtag.

More details will be announced in the coming weeks. Media may pre-register by emailing media@aip.org.

——————— SAMPLING OF INTERESTING SESSIONS ——————–

1pPP8 – Towards the Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease through Eye Movement Changes using a Hearable

2aEA5 – Numerical Investigations on a Portable Outdoor Waste Heat-driven Standing-wave Thermoacoustic Engine

2aMU5 – Sympathetic Resonance of the Pipe Organ and its Effects on Concert Hall Acoustics

3aAO1- Bio-Duck and Bio-Goose: Mysterious Sounds from the Southern Oceans

3pAB4 – Are Offshore Windfarms Killing Whales?

3pSA7- Acoustic Characteristics of Parasaurolophus Crest: Experimental Results from a Physical Model

3pSP3 – Enunciation – an Important Factor in Speech-to-Text Medical Transcription Systems

——————— MORE MEETING INFORMATION ——————–

Main Meeting Website: https://acousticalsociety.org/asa-virtual-fall-2024/
Technical Program: https://eppro01.ativ.me/src/EventPilot/php/express/web/planner.php?id=ASAFALL24

ASA PRESS ROOM
In the coming weeks, ASA’s Press Room will be updated with newsworthy stories and the press conference schedule at https://acoustics.org/asa-press-room/.

LAY LANGUAGE PAPERS
ASA will also share dozens of lay language papers about topics covered at the conference. Lay language papers are summaries (300-500 words) of presentations written by scientists for a general audience. They will be accompanied by photos, audio, and video. Learn more at https://acoustics.org/lay-language-papers/.

PRESS REGISTRATION
ASA will grant free registration to credentialed and professional freelance journalists. If you are a reporter and would like to attend the in-person meeting or virtual press conferences, contact AIP Media Services at media@aip.org. For urgent requests, AIP staff can also help with setting up interviews and obtaining images, sound clips, or background information.

ABOUT THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
The Acoustical Society of America is the premier international scientific society in acoustics devoted to the science and technology of sound. Its 7,000 members worldwide represent a broad spectrum of the study of acoustics. ASA publications include The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (the world’s leading journal on acoustics), JASA Express Letters, Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics, Acoustics Today magazine, books, and standards on acoustics. The society also holds two major scientific meetings each year. See https://acousticalsociety.org/.