[cid:image001.png@01DC8569.CC3F8F10] Join us for the 24th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (NDTE) of Wood Symposium, taking place May 19-22, 2026, at the ERDC-WERX in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA. Abstracts due date extended to January 31, 2026. Visit https://www.ndtsymposium.com/ and submit your abstract now. Our event The 24th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium serves as a global forum for those involved in the nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood, wood-based materials, wood products, and trees. This event will bring together the international research community, users of various nondestructive testing technologies, equipment developers and manufacturers, representatives from government agencies, and other groups to share research findings and showcase new products and technologies. As part of the symposium program, participants will enjoy a visit to the Vicksburg National Military Park (https://www.nps.gov/vick/index.htm) a beautiful and historic site that houses the USS Cairo-one of seven shallow-draft City Class river ironclads. Key dates January 31, 2026 -- Deadline for Abstract Submission February 15, 2026 -- Notification of Abstract Acceptance to Authors (oral and poster) March 15, 2026 -- Deadline for Full Paper Submission May 19-22, 2026 - Symposium Let us know if you have any questions. See you in May! [Forest Service Shield] Robert Ross, PhD Research Engineer Forest Service Volunteer Forest Products Laboratory robert.j.ross@usda.gov<mailto:robert.j.ross@usda.gov> One Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison, WI 53726-2398 Laurice M. Spinelli Correa, Ph.D. Assistant Research Professor Department of Sustainable Bioproducts Mississippi State University Stationed at the USDA-Forest Products Laboratory Madison, WI [Forest Service Shield] Xiping Wang, PhD Research Forest Products Technologist Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory p: 608-231-9461 f: 608-231-9303 xiping.wang@usda.gov<mailto:xiping.wang@usda.gov> One Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison, WI 53726-2398