The SASSI (Sustainability and Advanced Solutions in Science and Industry) conference traces its origins to the SISSI (Society for the Interdisciplinary Study of Social Imagery) conference, founded in 1990 by Steve Kaplan and Will Wright. Originally established to explore interdisciplinary themes, with annual topics framed as "The Image of (Something)," SISSI became a prominent event, attracting participants and keynote speakers from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. After a successful 25-year run in Colorado Springs, the conference was reimagined as SASSI by faculty at the University of Northern Colorado in 2017. While retaining the thematic focus on "The Image of" and its spirit of collaboration, SASSI marked a transition to a new locale and a broadened scope, culminating in its final gathering in 2020.
Submissions from 2020
The Image of Impact in Literature, Media, and Society: 2020 SASSI Conference Proceedings, Thomas G. Endres
Data (Mis) Visualization and its Impact on Academic Advancement and Public Understanding, Nicole R. Webber, Margarita Shawcross, Dale Edwards, Rob Reinsvold, and Jingying Crystal Zhen
Submissions from 2019
The Image of Adventure in Literature, Media, and Society: 2019 SASSI Conference Proceedings, Thomas G. Endres
Submissions from 2018
The Image of Redemption in Literature, Media, and Society: 2018 SASSI Conference Proceedings, Thomas G. Endres
Submissions from 2017
The Image of Rebirth in Literature, Media, and Society: 2017 SASSI Conference Proceedings, Thomas G. Endres