All:
It’s hard to believe another year has already flown by! As we begin a new one, it’s time to renew your HSLI membership in our member-driven organization. This is also a great opportunity to reflect on what you hope to gain from your membership in the year ahead. If there are topics you’d like to explore or learn more about, I’d love to hear your suggestions.
We had a very successful panel presentation, “What I Wish I Had Known: Evidence Synthesis Edition”, on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST, with 138 participants in attendance.
A heartfelt thank‑you to our moderator, Rosie Hanneke (University of Illinois Chicago), and to our panelists:
- Anna Liss Jacobsen, University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
- Holly Hudson, University of Illinois
- Elizabeth Huggins, Loyola University Chicago
A special thank‑you to Elizabeth Huggins for organizing this outstanding session!
Our next ad hoc presentation, “Reviews in Flux: Navigating the Evidence Synthesis Landscape,” is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT. If you would like to request or host an additional ad hoc presentation, please feel free to reach out to me.
If you are searching for a stronger community connection, please consider attending the informal “Coffee and Conversation” gatherings that Secretary Frances Drone-Silver (Frances.drone-silvers @ carle.com) graciously hosts. There is no agenda, and these networking opportunities are not recorded. She invites you to bring your wins, losses, and challenges to share.
Save the date! Our annual conference will be held virtually from September 29 to October 1. We are working hard to ensure this year’s event is just as successful and meaningful as previous conferences. More details will be shared soon. We look forward to having you join us!
If you are interested in volunteering to support HSLI, please reach out to me. The position of Treasurer will be opening this summer, and I anticipate a few additional opportunities as well. The strength of HSLI depends on dedicated members like you, and we truly appreciate your willingness to contribute.
If you have any questions, ideas, comments, or anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me at esterner (at) niu (dot) edu.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Sterner
2024-2026 HSLI President