Welcome to the 2026 Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference Official Website!

Thank you so very much for participating in MEEC 2026!

Whether you came as a spectator, mentor, or presenter, your contributions to the conference made it successful. We had a total conference attendance of ~100, and folks traveled from all over. We wish you all the best! - MEEC 2026 Planning Team @ EMU

Ohio State University is hosting MEEC in 2027!

Quick Facts

Who? Undergrad students, grad students, postdocs, and professors! 

What? An annual conference on current ecology and evolution research for students of the Midwest!

When? Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, March 29 

Where? Eastern Michigan University's Mark Jefferson Science Complex • Ypsilanti, MI

Why? • Share your research through a talk or a poster • Learn about current research in E&E • Connect with other students (and faculty) • Hear a keynote lecture • Meet your future graduate advisor • Attend a workshop • Have fun!

Check out our program, click the link below:

Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference 2026 Program

Registration FAQ

Where do I register? Register here! $37.50/attendee including fees. 

Is financial assistance available? Yes! Please contact us at midwestecoevoconference@gmail.com if you are in need of assistance. 

The Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference (MEEC) is an annual regional conference hosted by different Midwestern institutions each year and is organized and directed entirely by graduate students.  This conference is graduate and undergraduate student-focused, providing a professional atmosphere for students of all levels to interact with and learn from their peers. Previous conferences have drawn between 250 and 300 attendees from universities around the Midwest. Attendees are typically composed of 45% graduate students, 45% undergraduate students, and 10% faculty members.