Geisinger Honorary Symposium | Buros Center for Testing

Measurement with Meaning: An Honorary Symposium for Dr. Kurt Geisinger

Speaker Dr. Kurt Geisinger at podium with Buros Center for Testing banner addressing an audience in a conference room.

sponsored by Buros Center for Testing with support from the Department of Educational Psychology

Join us on Friday, September 25, 2026, for Measurement with Meaning: An Honorary Symposium for Dr. Kurt Geisinger. This one-day symposium will honor Dr. Geisinger’s contributions to measurement during his professional career in the areas of admissions testing; the validity and fairness of test use; and licensure, certification, and employment testing.

We are pleased to welcome an outstanding group of Dr. Geisinger's peers and former students for this special event. Their expertise and leadership in the field of measurement, along with thoughtful discussion of Dr. Geisinger’s contributions, current issues, and future directions, promise to offer engaging discussions and valuable insights for attendees.

Location

The symposium will be held at the Wick Alumni Center on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus, 1520 R St., Lincoln, NE 68508-1651.

Registration

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Participation is limited to the first 100 registrants. Register by Friday, August 21, 2026.

Lodging

Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1040 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, 402-474-1111
A block of rooms has been reserved for September 24 and 25 ($139/night). Please mention "Buros Center for Testing" if calling to make your reservation.
Residence Inn by Marriott Lincoln, 850 R Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508, 402-480-6400
A block of rooms has been reserved for September 24-26 ($139/night). If you call, please mention "Geisinger Honorary Symposium" when making your reservation. Otherwise, the link will go directly to the specific reservation page. Last Day to Book: Monday, August 24, 2026.

About the Buros Center for Testing

The Buros Center operates as an independent, non-profit organization within the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The Center is housed in the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Sciences. Learn more about the Buros Center.

About Kurt Geisinger

Dr. Kurt F. Geisinger is the director of the Buros Center for Testing and a faculty member in the QQPM program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.. Learn more about Kurt F. Geisinger.