Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is ANS’s ethics policy?

Please review the ANS Code of Ethics and Respectful Behavior Policy.

How do I register for the meeting?

Go to the meeting homepage that you wish to attend and select the Register button. If you need further assistance, contact registrar@ans.org.

I am presenting in a session, do I need to register?

Yes, all attendees are required to register for the conference. Contact registrar@ans.org with any registration questions.

Can we receive professional development hours?

Contact meetings@ans.org to confirm.

Is there a time limit to my presentation?

Most presentations are allowed 15 minutes with 5 minutes for Q&A. Please contact your chair ahead of time for specifics on your session.

Is there a presentation template?

Yes, the PowerPoint Template is available on the Resources page of the meeting at which you will be presenting. Any questions, contact meetings@ans.org

Can I add my Itinerary to the calendar app on my phone, tablet or computer?

Yes. Clicking the “Subscribe to Your Itinerary Calendar” button should allow you to subscribe automatically using the default calendar app for the device. For example, on a Mac or iPhone, it will add it to the Calendar app. On an Android device, it will default to the Google Calendar. In Windows, it will most likely default to Outlook.

To add a feed to a particular application manually, you’ll first want to right-click the “Subscribe to Your Itinerary Calendar” button and select “Copy Link Address.” Then, you can follow the steps below:

Outlook:

• Go to: https://outlook.office.com/calendar/addcalendar
• Click “Subscribe from web”
• Paste the URL that was copied above (and select a name and color)
• The calendar feed should now appear in the Calendar screen in Outlook (though you may need to select the radio button next to it to enable the events)

Gmail/Google Calendar:

• Go to: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/
• Click the plus next to “Other calendars” and select “From URL”
• Paste the URL that was copied above and select “Add Calendar”
• Click the left arrow next to Settings in the top-right corner to exit Settings and return to the calendar
• If you’d like to change the name or color, you can click the dots next to the calendar in the left menu and adjust its “Settings”

MacOS Calendar:

• Go to File > New Calendar Subscription and paste the URL that was copied above
• Adjust the name, color, etc., as needed, and I would recommend using “Every hour” for the auto-refresh

I just have a question. Who can help me?

Please email meetings@ans.org.

What are pronouns? *Adapted from https://cuwip-2022.dev.engr.illinois.edu/faq*

The word that replaces a name/noun if the subject is unknown or already established. For example: If Finley’s pronouns are she, her, and hers, you could say "Finley ate her ice cream because she didn’t want it to melt." She, her, hers are examples of pronouns in this case. Many avoid the labels "female/feminine" and "male/masculine" when referring to pronouns because, for example, not everyone who uses he feels like a "male" or "masculine." There are also lots of gender-neutral pronouns that you might not realize we already use. Here are a few you might hear: - They, them, theirs (Finley ate their ice cream because they didn’t want it to melt.) are a common example that we often use when a subject’s pronouns are unknown, but also work for known singular individuals. - Ze, hir (Finley ate hir ice cream because ze didn’t want it to melt.) Ze is pronounced like "zee" can also be spelled zie or xe, and replaces she/he/they. Hir is pronounced like "here" and replaces her/hers/him/his/they/theirs. - Some people use a combination of these pronouns, and some people prefer not to use pronouns at all (Finley ate the ice cream because Finley didn’t want it to melt). - Never, ever refer to a person as “it” or “he-she” (unless they specifically ask you to.) These are often offensive slurs.

Why do we ask for your pronouns at registration? Why should I consider putting them on my name badge?

By asking for your pronouns, we are ensuring that we don’t accidentally misgender any of our participants or make harmful assumptions based on appearance.

Even if you have never considered this in relation to yourself, by including your pronouns on your name badge you can help to make other participants comfortable. We hope you will consider this, and we will be including pronouns on each person’s name tag.

There are many resources, one that we recommend you consult if you have questions or want to learn more is https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why